The Power of Our Words: Teacher Language That Helps Children Learn

by Paula Denton (2007, Northeast Found. for Children, 22.00)
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This unique guide shows teachers how to use their most powerful teaching tool--their words and tone of voice--to bring out the best in children. You'll learn how to use simple sounding, yet highly influential language. Words that will help achieve your goals in academic instruction, community building, discipline, and classroom management. [7" x 10"...172 pages]

The Tactful Teacher: Effective Communication with Parents, Colleagues, and Administrators

by Yvonne Bender (2005, Nomad Press, 16.95)
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Especially helpful for those new to the field, this guide teaches the skills to build effective communication, tailor messages to fit their recipients, and interact with difficult people and under pressure. Using specific scenarios, such as dealing with angry parents, sharing unpleasant information, or communicating in less-than-ideal school environments, different communication strategies, and why they work, are discussed in detail. [6" x 9"...128 pages]

Choice Words: How Our Language Affects Children's Learning

by Peter H. Johnston (2004, Stenhouse, 11.00)
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Language is a teacher's most powerful tool. In this unique book, Peter provides instructive examples of the apparently ordinary words, phrases, and uses of language that are pivotal in the orchestration of the classroom. Grounded in a study of accomplished literacy teachers, the book demonstrates how the things we say (and don't say) have surprising consequences for the literate lives of our students. [6" x 9"...120 pages]

Tongue Fu! at School: 30 Ways to Get Along Better with Teachers, Principals, Students, and Parents

by Sam Horn (2004, Taylor Trade, 14.95)
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This book is for educators who want to learn real-life responses to situations faced everyday in the classroom, on campus, in the front office, at extra-curricular activities, in staff meetings, PTA meetings, and district meetings. [6" x 9"...256 pages]

How To Say It When You Don't Know What To Say: The Right Words for Difficult Times

by Robbie Kaplan (2004, Prentice Hall Press, 15.95)
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The right words and strategies to communicate comfort in difficult times. Provides insight into the process of grief and offers practical advice on how to be a comfort to others. With specific discussion on a variety of difficult experiences—ranging from illness to job loss to divorce to natural disasters—it also includes resources and advice from experts, professionals, and individuals whose words of wisdom can guide you through these difficult experiences. [7" x 9.5"...272 pages]

Positive Words, Powerful Results: Simple Ways to Honor, Affirm, & Celebrate Life

by Hal Urban (2004, Fireside Books, 13.95)
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In this gem of a book, Urban, author of the much loved Life's Greatest Lessons,shows us why words make such a difference in our lives and how we can use them to create positive change. [6" x 8.5"...205 pages]

The Right Words at the Right Time

by Marlo Thomas & Friends (2002, Atria Books, 16.00)
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For everyone who could use a hero or anyone who loves a good story. An inspiring collection of over 100 American heroes and role models. Each person tells of a story of a turning point in their lives brought about by just the right words. [7.5" x 9"...379 pages]

Healing Conversations: What to Say When You Don't Know What to Say

by Nance Guilmartin (2002, Wiley, 14.95)
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A practical guide to help you step into someone else's shoes so that you can offer, ask for, or receive comfort. Reflections at the end of each chapter help you think more deeply about how to incorporate the principles of healing conversations and intentional kindness into your work and life. [7" x 7"...272 pages]

Difficult Conversations: How to Discuss What Matters Most

by Douglas Stone, et al. (1999, Penguin, 15.00)
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A refresher course in stress-laden communication. This book teaches you how to handle even the toughest conversations more effectively and with less anxiety. Based on 15 years of work at the Harvard Negotiation Project and consultations with thousands of people, the authors answer the question: When people confront the conversations they dread the most, what works? [5" x 7.5"...250 pages]

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