My First Brain Quest: Opposites introduces young children to the concept of opposites through ten common opposite pairs. Using colorful illustrations and Brain Quest’s question-and-answer format, the book presents concepts such as up and down, hot and cold, awake and asleep, and wet and dry. The interactive format encourages toddlers to observe, compare, answer questions, and develop early vo…
How did we conclude that the best way to prepare kids for the future is to cluster them into classrooms by age and grade, forcing them to learn the same things, at the same time and pace, seven hours a day, five days a week, for twelve years? We trust the school system to prepare our kids for the future. We get excited when they get good grades, or disappointed if they don't. But we rarely stop…
This project-based guide is a blueprint for service learning—from getting started to assessing the experience—and integrates the K–12 Service-Learning Standards for Quality Practice. It provides ideas for incorporating literacy into service learning and suggestions for creating a culture of service. An award-winning treasury of activities, ideas, annotated book recommendations, author int…