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Thursday Middle School
Pass-Along!
Most every Thursday we send a brief "Pass-Along" that
makes sense for most anyone working at a middle school.
It is always brief. We always include
a bit of humor; and all kinds of other stuff.
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Learning Differences...
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Many Ways to Learn
by Judith
Stern, et al. (1996, Magination Press, 12.95)
[Check/Credit
Card Price...Less 21% = 10.23]
Featuring a positive and friendly approach, this book defines
the various disabilities, illustrates different types, and explains
where
they come from. Photos. Grades 6-8. [6” x 8.5”...82
pages]
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The Survival Guide for Kids with LD*: (*Learning Differences)
by
Gary Fisher & Rhoda Cummings (2002, Free
Spirit, 10.95)
[Check/Credit
Card Price...Less 21% = 8.65]
Describes growing up LD from a child’s perspective. Includes
lots of suggestions for helping these children understand that they’re
not alone—and not dumb. Grades 4-8. [6” x 9”...104
pages]
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Who I Can Be Is Up to Me...Student Manual: Lessons
in Self-Exploration and Self-Determination for Students with Disabilities
in Learning
by Gloria Campbell-Whatley (2004, Research Press, 12.95)
[Check/Credit
Card Price...Less 21% = 10.23]
This student manual serves as a hands-on workbook. It contains 47 fun-to-do learning activities that help individualize the program for each learner. Grades 4-8. [8.5” x
11”...52 pages]
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Who I Can Be Is Up to Me...Program Guide: Lessons
in Self-Exploration and Self-Determination for Students with Disabilities
in Learning
by Gloria Campbell-Whatley (2004, Research Press, 24.95)
[Check/Credit
Card Price...Less 21% = 19.71]
A program for teaching self determination and coping strategies
to students who have problems learning.It addresses student awareness
and self-advocacy needs through a series of 15 lessons. Students
learn to understand their strengths and weaknesses and become
better prepared to meet the challenges they may encounter at
school, at home, and in the community. Grades 4-8. [8.5” x
11”...127 pages]
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Boys and Girls Learn Differently!: A Guide for Teachers & Parents
by Michael Gurian (2001, Jossey-Bass, 14.95)
[Check/Credit
Card Price...Less 21% = 11.81]
Here you will find evidence that documents biological gender
differences that influence learning. Gurian offers a dramatic
new way to educate our children based on brain science, neurological
development, and chemical and hormonal disparities. [6” x 9”...345 pages]
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Bridging the Gap: Raising a Child with Nonverbal Learning Disorder
by Rondalyn Whitney (2002, Perigee, 13.95)
[Check/Credit
Card Price...Less 21% = 11.02]
Millions or children suffer from Nonverbal Learning Disorder,
a neurological deficit that prevents them from understanding
nonverbal cues like tone of voice and facial expression. Though
they are exceptionally bright and extremely articulate, these
children often have difficulty in social situations—and
can become depressed, withdrawn, or anxious. [6” x
9”...384 pages]
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Our Labeled Children: What Every Parent & Teacher Needs to
Know About Learning Disabilities
by Robert Sternberg, et al. (1999, Perseus Books,
16.00)
[Check/Credit
Card Price...Less 21% = 12.64]
The authors show how to more accurately assess children’s
abilities, and then teach to learning strengths—instead
of to weaknesses. [6” x 9”...288 pages]
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The Teenagers' Guide to School Outside
the Box
by Rebecca Greene (2001,
Free Spirit, 15.95)
[Check/Credit
Card Price...Less 21% = 12.60]
Written by someone who's "been there," this practical,
inspiring book explores the world of alternative learning, giving
teens the knowledge and tools they need to make good choices.
Grades 6-12. [6” x
9”...260 pages]
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The School Survival Guide for Kids with LD*: (*Learning Differences)
by
Rhoda Cummings, et al. (1991, Free
Spirit, 14.95)
[Check/Credit
Card Price...Less 21% = 11.81]
This helpful book outlines specific skills and strategies for getting along better in school through organizing time, setting goals, and sticking up for oneself. It offers "tools" for building confidence and improving performance in all the basic academic subjects...as well as handling conflict. Illustrated. Grades 4-8. [6” x 9”...164
pages]
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