Table of Contents

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 - Elizabeth Grelle Kruse, Illinois
2. Creating a Classroom Environment, Kindergarten - Tony Nichols, Illinois
3. Transition Time, Grades K-5 - Ginger Mendenhall, Oklahoma
4. People at Work, Grade 3 - KJ Bailey, Florida
Differentiating Instruction in Regular and Inclusive Classrooms
5. Mix and Match, Grades K-12 - Ginger Mendenhall, Oklahoma
6. Considering Special Education: Creative Scheduling, Classroom Management, and Inclusion, Grades K-3 - Kendra Jiles, South Carolina
7. Personal Education Plan (PEP) Books, Grade 3 - Sharla Steever, South Dakota
8. Planning for Differentiation, Grades 2-5 - Kelli Higgins, Illinois
9. Learning to Teach Inclusion, Grade 4 - Brandy Bailey, Mississippi
10. Succeeding in Math Instruction: Considering Special Needs, Grade 5 - Michelle Gale, Georgia
Using Technology in the Classroom
11. Technology for a Varied and More Interesting Classrooms, Grades K-12 - Helen Melvin, Maine
12. Incorporating Technology in the Classroom, Grades 3-4 - Marianne Morin, New York
13. Technological Inventions Research and PowerPoint Project, Grades 3-5 - LeAnn Morris, Nevada
14. Video Production in the Classroom, Grades K-12 - Michael Flynn, Massachusetts
Part II. Teaching Math and Science
Teaching Math
15. Schoolwide Math Motivators, Grades K-5 - Lisa M. Hall, Virginia
16. Differentiation in Kindergarten Geometry, Kindergarten - Barb A. Egbert, Missouri
17. Patterning Math, Grade 1 - Ina Bouker, Arkansas
18. Using Writing to Teach Math, Grade 1-5 - Ganna Maymind, New Jersey
19. Patterns With Toothpicks, Grade 2-5 - Deb Guthrie, Minnesota
20. Math-A-Thon, Grade 3 - Kelli Higgins, Illinois
21. Exploring Side Lengths of Triangles and Quadrilaterals, Grade 5 - Pam Cyr, Vermont
22. Fundraiser Math, Grade 5 - Shari Kaneshiro, Hawaii
23. Problem Solving, Grades 3-5 - Debbie Gordon, Arizona
Teaching Science
24. Huff and Puff, Grades K-2 - Karin Huttsell, Indiana
25. What′s It Worth to You?, Grade 2 - Diana A. Minor, Missouri
26. Awareness of Wildlife, Grade 2 - Marianne Sipe, Tennessee
27. Pond Partners, Grade 2-4 - Wendy Smith, New York
28. Using Mysteries to Teach Science Inquiry, Grades 2-4 - Frieda Taylor Aiken, Georgia
29. Journey With the Loggerheads, Grades 3-5 - Nancy Bryant, North Carolina
30. Inquiry and Integration, Grades 3-5 - Amy Nicholl, Colorado
31. Scientific Investigations Driven by Inquiry, Grade 5 - Debbie Easley, Alabama
32. Student-Expert Groups, Grades 2-5 - Carol Brueggeman, Colorado
Part III. Teaching Reading and Writing
Teaching Reading
33. Nonfiction Guided Reading Lesson, Grade 2-3 - Maranda Alcala, Oregon
34. Nonfiction Electronic Book, Grades K-12 - Karen Brown, Colorado
35. Reading Assessment Menu, Grades 4-5 - Reid Nunn, New Mexico
36. The Elementary Teacher-Librarian: A Job Defined by the Needs of the School, Grades K-5 - Peggy J. Billiard, Indiana
37. Total Physical Response (TPR): Let′s Get Moving, Grades 2-3 ESL - Jodi Jari, Wisconsin
Teaching Writing
38. Kindergarten Authors, Kindergarten - Renee Borden, Tennessee
39. Teaching Writing: What Works, Grades K-2 - Nikki Salvatico, Pennsylvania
40. Succeeding With Reading and Writing Instruction for Multi-Level Classrooms, Grades K-5 - Kendra Jiles, South Carolina
41. Multigenre Writing, Grade 4-5(+) Gifted - Karen Brown, Colorado
42. Creating Villains to Create Great Narratives, Grades K-5 - Andrea Payan, Wisconsin
43. Breakfast Biographies, Grades 4-5 - Tammy Spratt, Kentucky
44. An Inquiry Approach to Writing Memoir, Grades 4-5 - Stacy Gardner Dibble, Minnesota
45. Found Poetry, Grade 5 - Kim Tredick, California
46. "Big" Poem, Grades 5-6 - Sue Davis Pope, Utah
Part IV. Teaching Social Studies, Music, Art, and PE
Teaching Social Studies
47. Current Events: Learning About Our World, Grade K-12 - Karen Brown, Colorado
48. Inaugural Poetry, Grade K-4 - Luella L. Atkins, Missouri
49. Cultural Diversity in Our Community: Past and Present, Grades K-4 - Chris Shadle, Ohio
50. Prejudice Against African Americans During the Time of Segregation, Grades K-4 - Kim Heckart, Iowa
51. How Simulations and Impersonations Inspire Students, Grade 5 - Heather E. Robinson, Arizona
52. Archi-Techs: Learning U.S. History Through Architecture, Grade 5 - Eileen Beigel, Florida
53. Immigration: Was Your Name Changed at Ellis Island?, Grade 5 - Tammy Spratt, Kentucky
Teaching Music, Art, and Physical Education
54. Celebrating Music, Grades 4-5 - Heather E. Robinson, Arizona
55. A Taste of Music: Concert Ideas, Grade 5 - Denese Odegaard, North Dakota
56. Progressive Portraits, Grades K-6 - Susan Menkes, New York
57. The Motor Lab and Sensory Tools for the Classrooms, Grades K-4 - Cindy L. Hodgeson, Arizona
58. Brain Exercises, Grade K-5 - Tammy Haggerty Jones, Illinois

About the Author

Randi Stone is the author of nine Corwin Press books: Best Practices for Teaching Reading: What Award-Winning Classroom Teachers Do, Best Practices for Teaching Social Studies: What Award-Winning Classroom Teachers Do, Best Practices for Teaching Writing: What Award-Winning Classroom Teachers Do, Best Practices for Teaching Mathematics: What Award-Winning Classroom Teachers Do, and Best Practices for Teaching Science: What Award-Winning Classroom Teachers Do. She is a graduate of Clark University, Boston University, and Salem State College. She completed her doctorate in education at the University of Massachusetts, Lowell.

Reviews

"Presents a wealth of practical, hands-on classroom practices that are directly related to content standards. Whether you are a beginning teacher looking to enhance instruction or a veteran teacher hoping to refresh your teaching strategies, you will find meaningful, creative ways to address your students’ needs."
*Patricia M. Richardson, Professor of Practice*

"The chapters are written by teachers for teachers, and readers will enjoy being able to pull ideas and activities directly from the book that address areas of concern to them in their classrooms."
*Deborah Alexander-Davis, Educational Consultant*