Supporting Classroom Management for Art Teachers is the ultimate guide for K-12 art educators, providing practical, research-based strategies tailored to the unique demands of art classrooms. This resource offers actionable strategies to help art teachers foster creativity while maintaining a well-structured learning environment.From managing large class sizes and diverse materials to addressing the complexities of teaching art-on-a-cart, this book equips educators with to...

Eliminate old-school punishments and create a community of responsible, productive learnersAre you or your teachers frustrated with carrots and sticks, detention rooms, and suspension--antiquated school discipline practices that simply do not work with the students entering our classrooms today? Our kids have complex needs, and we must empower and embrace them with restorative practices that not only change behaviors but transform students into productive citizens,...

Many subject matter experts are just that, subject matter experts--not experts in the art of teaching, facilitating, or designing. Thousands of authors, trainers, and speakers have great content, but they lack the skills required to convey their content in a way that inspires learners to unleash their brilliance and move the learning to practice.. They often spend 70% of their time on WHAT they are going to teach, and 30% of their time on HOW, when they should be spending 30% on WHAT, and ...

Packed with practical strategies you can use to create a culture of self-motivation in your school!Teachers use traditional incentive and reward systems with the best of intentions. We're trying to support students' positive behavior and learning. We're hoping to motivate and inspire students to work hard and do well in school. If everyone behaves, we'll have a pizza party. The more books you read, the more stickers you'll receive. On the surface, these sy...

About Management in the Active Classroom: A well-managed classroom almost runs itself. Students are focused and respectful, whether they are silent at their desks or active throughout the classroom—collaborating, experimenting, discovering, and creating. This book is a guide for teachers who want their classrooms to run well in all settings, where students are self-directed and self-disciplined learners. It is a book of proven, practical strategies harvested from successful schools across ...

A unique, proven approach to anger management for elementary and middle-school aged children.Anger is a natural human emotion, but if it isn't managed properly its effects can be devastating. Seeing Red is a curriculum designed to help elementary and middle-school aged students better understand their anger so they can make healthy and successful choices and build strong relationships. This completely revised and updated edition includes a comprehensive ...

Navigating Adult Autism with Confidence and CompassionAre you or a loved one feeling overwhelmed by an adult autism diagnosis? Do you struggle with daily challenges and want to leverage the unique strengths autism brings? Look no further."Adult Autism Essentials" offers practical advice and insights to improve daily life, build stronger relationships, and access necessary resources. This guide includes:Strategies for managing sensory...

Bring growth mindset strategies into the classroom with the newly updated version of this best-selling, easy-to-follow guide for teachers to empower learning through grit and resilience.The teacher-favorite The Growth Mindset Coach returns in a fully updated second edition, featuring fresh strategies, research, and resources to help unleash students' potential through innovative lessons, empowering messages, and cutting-edge teaching techniques. This new edition expands its focus to addres...

Change the World with Service Learning is clear, direct and easy to use, and was designed for busy teachers integrating Service Learning into their existing curriculum. This book guides teachers from all content areas and grade levels to create outstanding Service Learning projects with students like no other book does. Change the World with Service Learning is a no-fluff, step-by-step, teacher-to-teacher description of how to create, plan, teach, and celebrate Service Learning projects th...

Planning a career around your special or intense interests is possible and, in fact, easier than you might think! If you're wondering how you can turn your love of animals, intense fascination of transportation or passion for information technology (and much more!) into a fulfilling career, that you will never get bored of, you've come to the right place!Yenn Purkis and Barb Cook are leading autistic advocates, employees and business owners and are using their firs...

Workplace burnout can feel overwhelming and lonely, but for autistic individuals, it carries unique challenges that are often misunderstood. Autistic burnout isn’t just exhaustion or stress; it’s a deep, all-encompassing depletion of your emotional, physical, and mental energy. It can leave you disconnected from your sense of self, unable to manage daily tasks, and unsure of how to find your way back to stability and strength.The difficulties faced in workplaces no...

Overwhelmed teachers, this book is for you. The truth is that you can be remarkable without burning out. Drawing from the latest research and her own teaching experiences, author Morgane Michael delivers doable strategies to reignite your passion and replenish your well-being. Make a commitment today to begin a new chapter--one where you continue to make a difference while maintaining a deep sense of wellness, worthiness, and wholeheartedness.Learn why burnout happen...