Using the Mother Tongue: Making the Most of the Learner's Language (Professional Perspectives)

Using the Mother Tongue, part of the Professional Perspectives series, offers a variety of practical ways to make use of what is a very valuable resource by:

• providing ideas and guidelines on when and how to use the mother tongue
• encouraging teachers to use the mother tongue selectively and effectively
• raising awareness of the similarities and differences between languages
• building links between the mother tongue and the foreign language through comparison and translation

 

Grammar for Teachers - Unlock Your Knowledge of English

Handling grammar in the classroom can seem daunting to teachers. But with 'Grammar for Teachers' they can face it with confidence. This book explains all the essential grammatical terms and places them in a clear and straightforward context. It is written for both beginners and for those who already have some understanding of the subject and wish to expand and consolidate their knowledge. Key features: * 3-part structure to suit all readers: Overview / The Details / Glossary * Glossary of over 175 terms, from 'absolute' to 'zero relative' * Clear and detailed cross-referencing * More than 100 clear and memorable diagrams and tables to show how grammar works

Basics for Children - Starting and Ending Lessons

Twenty-five activities to settle children into a class or bring the lesson to an end. Starting and Ending Lessons focuses on children's need for constant language revision. It provides easy, adaptable activities that use movement and games to maintain variety in the classroom.

Teaching Reading Strategies in the Primary Grades (Grades K-3)

Put students on the road to reading with this clear and concise guide to teaching reading strategies to young learners. The irresistible lessons and activities introduce and model key strategies—including questioning, reading on, summarizing, visualizing, and rereading—that will help students become independent, strategic readers. Packed with reproducibles, checklists, and a great booklist that matches favorite books to the strategies they’re perfect for teaching, this resource has everything teachers need to teach reading successfully. For use with Grades K-3.

Instant Math Practice Pages for Homework - Or Anytime! (Grades 2-3)

Looking for a fun way to build and review important math skills? Here are 50 reproducible practice sheets that are flexible and easy to use—kids can complete them at home or in school, independently or in groups. They’ll build skills in addition, subtraction, multiplication, time, money, and more. Each practice page features appealing illustrations and topics kids enjoy. Includes a complete answer key. For use with Grades 2-3.