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The middle school years : achieving the best education for your child, grades 5-8 / by Hernández, Michele A.(CARDINAL)644212;
Includes bibliographical references (page) and index.
Subjects: Middle school education.; Middle school education;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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School education : a homeschooling classic / by Mason, Charlotte M.(Charlotte Maria),1842-1923.(CARDINAL)780817;
School Education, the third volume of Charlotte Mason's Homeschooling Series, consists of thoughts about the teaching and curriculum of children aged 9-12, either at school or at home. She suggests that parents should practice what she calls "masterly inactivity"-not neglectful or permissive parenting, but simply allowing children to work things out for themselves, do things for themselves, learn from their own mistakes, and to have time for free play, and space for spontaneity. Charlotte Mason education uses "living books" instead of dry textbooks; in this book, she discusses what kinds of books to look for in each subject, and how to use them to teach children to love knowledge and become real readers and lifelong learners. Charlotte Mason was a late nineteenth-century British educator whose ideas were far ahead of her time. She believed that children are born persons worthy of respect, rather than blank slates, and that it was better to feed their growing minds with living literature and vital ideas and knowledge, rather than dry facts and knowledge filtered and pre-digested by the teacher. Her method of education, still used by some private schools and many homeschooling families, is gentle and flexible, especially with younger children, and includes first-hand exposure to great and noble ideas through books in each school subject, conveying wonder and arousing curiosity, and through reflection upon great art, music, and poetry; nature observation as the primary means of early science teaching; use of manipulatives and real-life application to understand mathematical concepts and learning to reason, rather than rote memorization and working endless sums; and an emphasis on character and on cultivating and maintaining good personal habits. Schooling is teacher-directed, not child-led, but school time should be short enough to allow students free time to play and to pursue their own worthy interests such as handicrafts. Traditional Charlotte Mason schooling is fir
Subjects: Middle school education.; Home schooling.; Education;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Homeschooling, the middle years : your complete guide to successfully homeschooling the 8- to 12-year-old child / by Henry, Shari.(CARDINAL)658386;
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Subjects: Home schooling.; Middle school education.;
Available copies: 5 / Total copies: 7
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A precious window of time : a manual for teaching & nurturing middle school girls / by Hanger, Howard.(CARDINAL)530020; Garlock, Vicki.;
Includes bibliographical references.
Subjects: Hanger Hall School (Asheville, NC); Middle school education.; Middle school education; Girls; Girls.;
Available copies: 3 / Total copies: 4
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The organized teacher's guide to building character : an encyclopedia of ideas to bring character education into your curriculum / by Springer, Steve,1945-(CARDINAL)757840; Persiani-Becker, Kimberly.(CARDINAL)473799; Becker, Michael.(CARDINAL)753243;
The foods you need to help your students develop good character and become productive members of our world" "More teachers and educators are recognizing the benefit of character education. The good news is that with planned lessons and some creativity, it is possible to teach good citizenship within traditional curricula. The Organized Teacher's Guide to Building Character will show you innovative ways to integrate important life lessons into your classroom plans." "As a teacher, you have an opportunity to shape your students' character for a lifetime. This book will help you seamlessly weave lessons about good character into your curriculum.
Subjects: Moral education (Middle school); Effective teaching.; Elementary school teaching.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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A smart girl's guide to starting middle school : everything you need to know about juggling more homework, more teachers, and more friends! / by Williams, Julie(Julie A.)(CARDINAL)635201; Martini, Angela,illustrator.(CARDINAL)464380; Martini, Angela.(CARDINAL)464380;
Fresh start -- New school -- Teachers -- Subject matters -- Friends -- After school.Offers advice on navigating the transition from elementary to middle school, from teacher to friends, schoolwork to homework, and lockers to classrooms.10 and up.850L
Subjects: Handbooks and manuals.; Girls; Girls; Girls; Girls.;
Available copies: 11 / Total copies: 17
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Examining the pieces [kit] : educating the whole child / by North Carolina.Department of Public Instruction.(CARDINAL)143029;
To introduce the Balanced Curriculum philosophy and develop understanding how the content areas are contributing to the education of all children. This puzzle should be used in conjunction with professional development on the Balanced Curriculum: K-5.
Subjects: Education, Elementary; Middle school education; Middle school teaching; Elementary school teaching;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 2
On-line resources: Suggest title for digitization;
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The war against excellence : the rising tide of mediocrity in America's middle schools / by Yecke, Cheri Pierson,1955-(CARDINAL)462047;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 257-260) and index.
Subjects: Gifted children; Middle schools;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The Mom book goes to school : insider tips to ensure your child thrives in elementary and middle school / by DeBroff, Stacy M.(CARDINAL)434623; DeBroff, Stacy M.Mom central.(CARDINAL)665401;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 365-367) and index.
Subjects: Education, Elementary; Middle school education; Mother and child.;
Available copies: 6 / Total copies: 6
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Bible / by Christopherson, Alan.(CARDINAL)843897; Alpha Omega Publications.(CARDINAL)592375;
Grade 8.
Subjects: Christian education.; Bible;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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