When the Taliban took control of the Swat Valley in Pakistan, one girl spoke out. Malala Yousafzai refused to be silenced and fought for her right to an education. On Tuesday, October 9, 2012, when she was fifteen, she almost paid the ultimate price. She was shot in the head at point-blank range while riding the bus home from school, and few expected her to survive. Instead, Malala's miraculous…
A geoboard is a mathematical manipulative used to explore basic concepts in plane geometry such as perimeter, area and the characteristics of triangles and other polygons. It consists of a physical board with a certain number of nails half driven in, around which are wrapped geo bands that are made of rubber.
Beads are a versatile maths resource to help students understand the concepts of counting, sorting, patterning, addition, subtraction and much more. Beads can be used in a wide range of maths activities. This set consists of 10x10 unit numbers beads in 10 colours. The beads measure as ball with diameter 35 mm each and the set is supplied in a compartment plastic box. Some activities that can be…
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Lessons learned from educators across grade levels and content areas present a definitive guide to developing a culture of reflective practice in your school.
This comprehensive resource for elementary school teachers explores how to use differentiated instruction to engage students and help them be more successful learners.
No bully can define who you are. With no arms, no legs and no defence, Nick Vujicic has been a bully's target and knows what it feels like to be picked on and pushed around: it makes your stomach hurt, gives you nightmares and feels like there is no hope in sight. Nick has experienced bullying of all kinds for being 'different'. But he's learned that he doesn't have to play the bully's ga…