Quick and Lively Classroom Activities: Meaningful Ways to Keep Kids Engaged During Transition Time, Downtime, or Anytime

by Linda McElherne (2006, Free Spirit, 29.95/with CD)
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For those who want to make the most of every classroom moment. These brief, meaningful, enjoyable activities are perfect for 15- to 20-minute periods during the school day (advisory, homeroom, or between). Those times that are too short to start something big, and too long to waste. The 260 activities are grouped into 52 themes (one for each week of the year), with quotations, discussion questions, affirmations, resources, and more. A CD-ROM of reproducible forms is included. [8.5” x 11”...177 pages]

101 Creative Strategies for Reaching Unmotivated Student Learners: A Practical Resource of Approaches and Activities for Helping Unmotivated, Discouraged, and/or Disruptive Students

by Susan Smith, et al. (2005, YouthLight, 22.95)
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These 101 strategies are described in detail, often with accompanying materials and handouts, and are organized around five themes: self-esteem; organization; motivation; discipline; and parent strategies. Grades 2-8. [8.5” x 11”...109 pages]

Learning Through Academic Choice

by Paula Denton (2005, Northeast Foundation for Children, 24.00)
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Academic choice is a powerful tool for increasing students' motivation and academic skills and building community in the classroom. When students make choices in their learning, they are more likely to work independently, with excitement and curiosity, and to share their learning with others. [8.5” x 11”...220 pages]

Bringing Out the Best in Students: How Legendary Teachers Motivate Kids

by David Scheidecker & William Freeman (1999, Corwin Press, 24.95)
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Expect as much from yourself as from your students. Set the example. Help students develop so they'll want to come to school to learn—and to succeed. You'll win increased support from parents, school leaders, and the community. Best of all, students will see their time in your classroom as positive, productive, and meaningful. [6” x 9”...151 pages]

Bringing Out the Best in People: How to Enjoy Helping Others Excel

by Alan Loy McGinnis (1987, Augsburg Books, 7.99)
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Alan Loy McGinnis writes about twelve key principles gleaned from the lives of successful people—past and present—which can be used to motivate people to be and do their best. [4” x 7”...192 pages]

Motivating Students Who Don't Care: Successful Techniques for Educators

by Allen Mendler (2000, Solution Tree, 9.95)
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A guide for reconnecting with our discouraged students and reawakening their excitement and enthusiasm for learning. Five effective processes for motivating students are considered: emphasizing effort, creating hope, respecting power, building relationships, and expressing enthusiasm. Grades K-12. [5” x 8”...69 pages]

Seeds of Inspiration: Motivating Quotes for You & Your Students

by Jill Boddenberg (1999, Great Quotations, 7.95/hardback)
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A wonderful collection of motivational quotes for educators and their students. "Make the mistakes of yesterday your lessons for today."; "The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams."; and "Success is a journey, not a destination." Grades 6-12. [4.5” x 6”...77 pages]

The Quotable Coach: Leadership & Motivation from History's Greatest Coaches

by Thom Loverro (2002, Career Press, 15.00)
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Quotes about discipline, character, loyalty, life, winning, age, ego, greed, losing, slumps, and much more is chronicled here. This book is filled with spontaneous words and sayings that can be used to stroke competitive fires, touch hearts, raise motivation, or simply make you laugh. [5.5” x 8.5”...287 pages]

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