Preface
About the Author
About the Contributors
Part I. Classroom Practices Across the Curriculum
Classroom Management, Creative Scheduling, and Community Involvement
1. Building the Atmosphere, Kindergarten
2. Creating a Classroom Environment, Kindergarten
3. Transition Time, Grades K-5
4. People at Work, Grade 3
Differentiating Instruction in Regular and Inclusive Classrooms
5. Mix and Match, Grades K-12
6. Considering Special Education: Creative Scheduling, Classroom Management, and Inclusion, Grades K-3
7. Personal Education Plan (PEP) Books, Grade 3
8. Planning for Differentiation, Grades 2-5
9. Learning to Teach Inclusion, Grade 4
10. Succeeding in Math Instruction: Considering Special Needs, Grade 5
Using Technology in the Classroom
11. Technology for a Varied and More Interesting Classrooms, Grades K-12
12. Incorporating Technology in the Classroom, Grades 3-4
13. Technological Inventions Research and PowerPoint Project, Grades 3-5
14. Video Production in the Classroom, Grades K-12
Part II. Teaching Math and Science
Teaching Math
15. Schoolwide Math Motivators, Grades K-5
16. Differentiation in Kindergarten Geometry, Kindergarten
17. Patterning Math, Grade 1
18. Using Writing to Teach Math, Grade 1-5
19. Patterns With Toothpicks, Grade 2-5
20. Math-A-Thon, Grade 3
21. Exploring Side Lengths of Triangles and Quadrilaterals, Grade 5
22. Fundraiser Math, Grade 5
23. Problem Solving, Grades 3-5
Teaching Science
24. Huff and Puff, Grades K-2
25. What's It Worth to You?, Grade 2
26. Awareness of Wildlife, Grade 2
27. Pond Partners, Grade 2-4
28. Using Mysteries to Teach Science Inquiry, Grades 2-4
29. Journey With the Loggerheads, Grades 3-5
30. Inquiry and Integration, Grades 3-5
31. Scientific Investigations Driven by Inquiry, Grade 5
32. Student-Expert Groups, Grades 2-5
Part III. Teaching Reading and Writing
Teaching Reading
33. Nonfiction Guided Reading Lesson, Grade 2-3
34. Nonfiction Electronic Book, Grades K-12
35. Reading Assessment Menu, Grades 4-5
36. The Elementary Teacher-Librarian: A Job Defined by the Needs of the School, Grades K-5
37. Total Physical Response (TPR): Let's Get Moving, Grades 2-3 ESL
Teaching Writing
38. Kindergarten Authors, Kindergarten
39. Teaching Writing: What Works, Grades K-2
40. Succeeding With Reading and Writing Instruction for Multi-Level Classrooms, Grades K-5
41. Multigenre Writing, Grade 4-5(+) Gifted
42. Creating Villains to Create Great Narratives, Grades K-5
43. Breakfast Biographies, Grades 4-5
44. An Inquiry Approach to Writing Memoir, Grades 4-5
45. Found Poetry, Grade 5
46. "Big" Poem, Grades 5-6
Part IV. Teaching Social Studies, Music, Art, and PE
Teaching Social Studies
47. Current Events: Learning About Our World, Grade K-12
48. Inaugural Poetry, Grade K-4
49. Cultural Diversity in Our Community: Past and Present, Grades K-4
50. Prejudice Against African Americans During the Time of Segregation, Grades K-4
51. How Simulations and Impersonations Inspire Students, Grade 5
52. Archi-Techs: Learning U.S. History Through Architecture, Grade 5
53. Immigration: Was Your Name Changed at Ellis Island?, Grade 5
Teaching Music, Art, and Physical Education
54. Celebrating Music, Grades 4-5
55. A Taste of Music: Concert Ideas, Grade 5
56. Progressive Portraits, Grades K-6
57. The Motor Lab and Sensory Tools for the Classrooms, Grades K-4
58. Brain Exercises, Grade K-5
