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Art therapy activities for kids : 75 evidence-based art projects to improve behavior, build social skills, and boost emotional resilience / by Hoag, Erica.(CARDINAL)884462;
"Making art is a great way for kids to sort through their emotions and learn how to solve problems in creative ways. This book is filled with art therapy activities for you and your child, whether you're looking for a fun weekend activity with high social-emotional value or you need-in-the-moment strategies for resolving conflict. Together you'll learn how to harness the power of art to encourage good behavior, soothe worries, get organized, ease transitions, and much more!"--Back cover of book.830L
Subjects: Art therapy.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Readers unite! [video-enabled device] by Findaway World, LLC.,issuing body.(CARDINAL)345268;
Danny learns to share -- Happi connect & collect -- Sight words friends -- Everyday short stories -- greetings -- Peppy pals farm -- MiniMo Town -- How to be a best friend -- The Wizard of Oz -- Sticky situation -- Rapunzel.Danny won't let Tim play with Johnny Robot. But, eventually Danny learns that sharing is more fun than playing alone.What do you say when you greet a friend? This delightful collection of beginning short stories will help to make reading fun for all kids! Choose the "Read To Me" option with words that highlight in sync with a Narrator's voice, or "Read With Someone" so your child can practice reading on their own or with someone else.Enjoy this vocabulary, spelling, and word association game that stimulates lateral thinking and sharpens creative problem-solving skills. Children will be presented with three pictures and will figure out by spelling the word that connects all three.Being a good friend means treating people the way you like to be treated. Learn what you can to do be a good friend. Like every FarFaria ebook, this title includes professional audio narration with word highlighting and a standards-aligned reading level, independently measured using the Lexile framework.MiniMo Town is a game of fun and learning for children! Children build their own town just as they want with buildings, roads, trees and decorations. The chimney pumps out colorful letters and children help the town citizens magically bring their favorite things to life by spelling the words.Friendship Adventure - Join four quirky animal friends on an exciting adventure in this colorful and fascinating world as they learn about emotions.Based on the classic Grimm's book, Rapunzel comes to life like never before in this award winning app from StoryToys! This wonderfully illustrated book comes alive through interactive popup games that let you play along and take part in the story yourself.The 6 games in Parrotfish Sight Words make learning fun and enjoyable with real game play and rewards.In the heart of Suburb City lies Superhero School, where all SuperKids go to learn to be superheroes. Noodle Boy has noodle power! Read this interactive story to find out if the SuperKids can save their playground and how you can help them, while learning about teamwork, emotions, and developing super-confidence!eKidz is an award-winning language learning application that helps kids develop reading skills. Each title features interactive listening and reading practice, simultaneous narration adapted by level, reading comprehension, and much more, while providing the opportunity for children to celebrate culture and heritage through exclusive content."Kids will build confidence and avoid summer slide as they master early literacy skills with interactive games, challenges, and storybooks. Summer Reading helps kids stay motivated, maintain reading skills, and learn all summer long!"Grades K - 2.
Subjects: Children's audiobooks.; Educational films.; Educational games.; Electronic books.; Literacy; Mobile apps.; Reading (Primary); Video games.;
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50 strategies to boost cognitive engagement : creating a thinking culture in the classroom / by Stobaugh, Rebecca,author.;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 141-149) and index.Understanding cognitive engagement and thinking-based classroom -- Applying a taxonomy to the thinking in your classroom -- Developing critical-thinking skills and fostering engagement -- Implementing strategies for understand-level thinking -- Implementing strategies for analyze-level thinking -- Implementing strategies for evaluate-level thinking -- Implementing strategies for create-level thinking -- Cementing a culture of thinking."Transform your classroom culture from one of passive knowledge consumption to one of active learning and student engagement. In this book, author Rebecca Stobaugh shares how to build a culture of thinking that emphasizes essential 21st century skills- from critical thinking and problem solving to teamwork and creativity. In communicating this essential knowledge, Stobaugh offers fifty teacher-tested instructional strategies for nurturing students' cognitive abilities across the full range of thinking levels."--book coverThe author presents 50 teacher-tested instructional strategies for nurturing students' cognitive abilities across the full range of thinking levels and building a culture of thinking that emphasizes essential 21st century skills- from critical thinking and problem solving to teamwork and creativity.
Subjects: Critical thinking; Problem solving; Cognitive learning.;
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Scholastic kindergarten wipe-clean workbook / by Scholastic Inc.,Author.(CARDINAL)265273; Scholastic Inc.(CARDINAL)265273;
Scholastic believes learning should be fun! This irresistible activity book includes delightful activities that are just right for your child. Play-based pages impart key kindergarten skills through ultra-engaging puzzles and games. Explore phonics, counting, shapes, colors, and more, Use the special pen to complete each page, then wipe clean to start again.
Subjects: Activity books.; Problems and exercises.; Readers (Publications); Notebooks.; Reading; Shapes.; Writing.; Numbers and counting.;
Available copies: 0 / Total copies: 1
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Dawn and the impossible three : / by Galligan, Gale,AuthorArtist(DLC)no2017120158; Lamb, Braden,Colorist(DLC)no2012083834; Martin, Ann M.,1955-CreatorAuthor(DLC)n 83163737;
Dawn, the newest member of the Baby-sitters Club, gets more than she bargained for when her first job turns into a disaster and she has problems with Kristy.Accelerated Reader/Renaissance Learning
Subjects: Comics (Graphic works); Graphic novels; Graphic novel adaptations; Juvenile fiction; Juvenile works; Babysitters Club (Imaginary organization); Girls;
Available copies: 3 / Total copies: 7
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How to slay a dragon : a fantasy hero's guide to the real Middle Ages / by Stevenson, Caitlin,author.;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 191-194).Preparing for your quest -- At the inn -- On the road -- Hazards along the way -- Winning the war -- Reaping your reward."Grab your magical sword and take the place of your favorite fantasy character with this fun and historically accurate how-to guide to solving epic quests"--"What should you ask a magic mirror? How do you outwit a genie? Where should you dig for buried treasure? Fantasy media's favorite clichés get new life from How to Slay a Dragon: A Fantasy Hero's Guide to the Real Middle Ages, a historically accurate romp through the medieval world. Each entry presents a trope from video games, books, movies, or TV--such as saving the princess or training a wizard--as a problem for you to solve, as if you were the hero of your own fantasy quest. Through facts sourced from a rich foundation of medieval sources, you will learn how your magical problems were solved by people in the actual Middle Ages. Divided into thematic subsections based on typical stages in a fantastical epic, and inclusive of race, gender, and continent, How to Slay a Dragon is perfect if you're curious to learn more about the time period that inspired some of your favorite magical worlds or longing to know what it would be like to be the hero of your own mythical adventure"--
Subjects: Civilization, Medieval.; Middle Ages.; Quests (Expeditions);
Available copies: 10 / Total copies: 10
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Dora the Explorer. [videorecording] / by Gifford, Chris.(CARDINAL)688528; Weiner, Eric.(CARDINAL)364367; Herles, Kathleen,1991-; Chad, Harrison.; Dorough, Howie.; Morales, Esai.(CARDINAL)772966; Toro, Sasha.; Chialtas, George.; Sandberg, Steve.; Walsh, Valerie.(CARDINAL)544668; Paramount Pictures Corporation.(CARDINAL)141482;
MARCIVE 03/04/09Animation director, George Chialtas ; editor, Gaye McIntyre ; musical direction, Steve Sandberg ; character designers, Helena Giersz, Krzysztof Giersz.Voices: Kathleen Herles, Harrison Chad, Howie Dorough, Esai Morales, Marc Weiner, Sasha Toro, Aisha Shickler, Eileen Galindo, Jordan Smith-Howitz, Jose Zelaya.A present for Santa: Dora and Boots want to bring Santa some holiday cheer. Rápido, Tico!: Boot's toy firetruck is atop Snowy Mountain, and he and Dora need to get it before Swiper does! School pet: Dora is showing her classroom to Boots when she discovers her school pet, Mimo, is missing. Quack! Quack!: Jump into a coloring book for one colorful adventure. Preschoolers learn: Spanish language skills; math and logic skills; interpersonal skills; plus other learning and problem-solving skills.MPAA rating: Not rated.DVD, region 1, full screen (1.33:1) presentation; Dolby Digital stereo.
Subjects: Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Animated television programs.; Dora the Explorer (Fictitious character); Christmas; Santa Claus; Problem solving in children; Interpersonal relations in children;
Available copies: 19 / Total copies: 33
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Dora the explorer. [videorecording] / by Burbage, Jake,1992-; Chad, Harrison.; Chialtas, George.; Fleming, Ashley.; Giersz, Helena.; Giersz, Krzysztof.; Gifford, Chris.(CARDINAL)688528; Herles, Kathleen.; McIntyre, Gayle.; Pollack, Sherie.; Sandberg, Steve.; Toro, Sasha.; Walsh, Valerie.(CARDINAL)544668; Weiner, Eric.(CARDINAL)364367; Weiner, Marc,1955-; Zelays, Jose.; Funline Animation, Inc. (Firm); Nick Jr. (Firm)(CARDINAL)540213; Paramount Pictures Corporation.(CARDINAL)141482; Saerom Animation, Inc. (Firm);
Animation directors, Sherie Pollack, George Chialtas ; editor, Gayle McIntyre ; music direction, Steve Sandberg ; character designers, Helena Giersz, Krzysztof Giersz.Voices: Kathleen Herles, Harrison Chad, Marc Weiner, Sasha Toro, Jake Burbage, Jose Zelaya, Ashley Fleming.Find out where things go when they get lost. The Lost City is a mysterious place that no one has ever found before. Dora and Boots race to recover their lost treasures. Boots loves to squeeze his new bath toy, but when he squeezes too hard, he can't find Squeaky. Boots and Dora have to go to Gooey Geyser to get him back. Pre-schoolers will learn Spanish language, mathematical, visual and spatial skills, plus other learning and problem solving skills.MPAA rating: Not rated.DVD, stereo., Region 1 encoding.
Subjects: Animated television programs; Television programs for children.; Television programs for children; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Animated television programs.; Animated television programs; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Lost and found possessions; Lost articles; Problem solving in children; Problem solving; Lost and found possessions; Problem solving;
Available copies: 4 / Total copies: 7
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Learn game theory : A primer to strategic thinking and advanced decision-making / by Rutherford, Albert,author.;
Master strategic thinking and gain competitive advantage. Have you ever wondered how to make better decisions and solve problems with more ease? Learn Game Theory shares the well-hidden secrets of great decision-makers. Use Logic and Reason to Manage Uncertainty. Life is full of uncertainty. You don't know what lies ahead. But you can learn to control the controllable by using logic and reason. With the help of this book, you'll discover new ways to think about - and solve - problems more efficiently than ever before. Discover how strategic games model real-life behavior. You would be surprised how many game theory concepts affect your life. Game theory is a management device that helps rational decision-making. Game Theory is a branch of mathematics dedicated to the study of rational, strategic decision-making. You can apply it in many different fields, from psychology, economics, and politics to military strategy, business, and even retail pricing! It focuses on conflict and cooperation between intelligent, rational players, analyzing how to optimize one's decisions, taking into account others' actions. This book won't just give you theoretical knowledge. It will teach you practical life skills! The logical deductions used in game theory can help you learn superior decision-making skills based on strategic analysis. Become Confident in Your Decision-Making Skills. Albert Rutherford is an internationally bestselling author and a retired corporate executive. His books draw on various sources, from corporate system building, strategic analysis, scientific research, and his life experience. He has been building and improving systems his whole adult life and brings his proven advice to you. Predict the future with more accuracy. What's the best way to ask for a raise? How to choose a date spot with your partner avoiding friction? How do top athletes choose their best moves? How do companies like Nike or Adidas optimize their sales strategy? Extraordinary decisions will lead to outstanding success. Use the principles of game theory to have more confidence in your choices. Learn Game Theory is written in a casual, easy-to-follow way, with an abundance of relevant examples. It will help you get shrewd by applying strategic thinking and make better decisions based on logic and analysis. Learn Game Theory and make better business decisions, improve your relationships, understand people around you, and get out of sticky situations more effectively!
Subjects: Game theory.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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How to do everything. by Rich, Jason.(CARDINAL)350834;
Machine generated contents note: Introduction -- Part I: Learn About Online File Sharing and Apple's iCloud -- 1 Learn About Cloud-Based Online File Sharing Services -- 2 How Mac Users Can Utilize iCloud -- 3 How iPhone, iPad, iPad mini and iPod Touch Users Can Utilize iCloud -- 4 New OS X Mavericks and iOS 7 iCloud Features and How To Utilize Them -- Part II: Manage Your Music, Multimedia Content and Photos in the Cloud -- 5 Manage Your Digital Music Library and iTunes Purchases with iCloud -- 6 Use the Premium iTunes Match Service -- 7 Use iCloud to Store and Manage Your Digital Photos with Photo Stream -- 8 Share Your Digital Images With Others Using iCloud Shared Photo Stream -- Part III: Share Documents, Music, Data and More via iCloud and Other Services -- 9 Manage & Sync Your Safari Bookmarks, Reading List and Passwords Using iCloud and Keychain -- 10 Working With iWork for iCloud -- 11 Cloud-Based File/Document Sharing Alternatives To iCloud -- 12 Share Documents, Files and App-Specific Data with iCloud -- 13 Cloud-Based Music & Video Streaming Service Alternatives To iCloud -- Part IV: Use iCloud With Your iPhone and iPad Running iOS 7 (or Later) -- 14 Manage Apps, App-Related Data and eBooks with iCloud -- 15 Back Up Your iPhone or iPad with iCloud -- 16 iCloud and Apple TV : The Perfect Entertainment Combination -- Part V: Additional iCloud Features and Functions -- 17 Locate a Lost Mac, iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch with iCloud's Find My... Feature -- 18 Manage Your iCloud Email Account -- Appendix A: Troubleshoot iCloud-Related Problems."Maximize the latest iCloud capabilities. This all-new edition of How To Do Everything : iCloud fully covers iCloud's versatile features and offers step-by-step directions on how to use each one, including Shared Photo Streams, the iWork for iCloud apps, and iCloud Keychain. You'll learn how to set up iCloud, transfer and sync app-specific data, documents, files, photos, music, and other content among your computers and iOS mobile devices; use iCloud with your Mac, iPhone, iPad, iPad mini, and iPod touch; migrate from Apple MobileMe to iCloud; learn new iCloud features, including Shared Photo Streams, iWork for iCloud online apps, iCloud Keychain, and much more; manage your digital music library and iTunes purchases with iCloud; use the Premium iTunes Match service; store and manage your digital photos with My Photo Stream; share your digital images with others using iCloud's Shared Photo Streams; sync files and documents among computers and iOS devices; manage and sync your Safari bookmarks, reading list, and passwords using iCloud and iCloud Keychain; work with iWork for iCloud; learn about other cloud-based services Sync and share apps, app-related data, and eBooks among iOS mobile devices and your computer(s); back up your iPhone and iPad with iCloud Stream Apple TV content to your HD TV; locate a Lost Mac, iPhone, iPad or iPod touch with iCloud's Find My... feature; manage your iCloud email account; troubleshoot iCloud-related problems"--
Subjects: iCloud.; iOS (Electronic resource); Mac OS.; Cloud computing.; Apple computer.; Information technology;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 5
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