Imagine sitting at the kitchen table talking with your dad or beloved auntie. What anecdotes will they share about their lives and the sagas of your ancestors? Are you a caregiver wanting to document the interesting tales you are told while you work?This is your opportunity to gather family stories and history.Perhaps you want to interview a grandparent, teacher, or colleague – someone with insight, experience, and wisdom. For Mitch Albom, author of the New...

We all have a lifetime of stories in our memory banks. We have had life lessons that our children and their children will want and need to know. Some of the stories will just provide entertainment or enlightenment. But they will all bridge the gap between generations.Share these stories with your family, friends and anyone else who will listen;• What was your favorite breakfast as a child?• What is an adversity you overcame as a child? An adult?• Where did y...

PICTURE THIS: A BOLD NEW BUSINESS STRATEGY DRAWN FROM TODAY'S HOTTEST VISUAL TRENDSScientific studies have shown that looking at pictures, drawings, and other graphics engage both sides of the brain--opening the "mind's eye" and business systems to new possibilities we might not otherwise see. Frustrated by lackluster approaches to strategy, companies are combining illustrations and color with business strategy with phenomenal success.If you want to go beyond drawing on t...

We were all taught the fundamentals of writing well in school. But how do we write effectively in today’s hyper-interactive world?When The Elements of Style and On Writing Well were published in 1959 and 1976, the internet hadn’t been invented. Since then, there has been a radical transformation in how we communicate. The average adult receives over 100 emails and tens of text messages each day. With all this correspondence, gain...

The purpose of this interactive guide is to facilitate the process of conducting a Personal Breakthrough session for the NLP Master Practitioner. This document contains general instructions and scripts applicable to a typical breakthrough session. Because the techniques described in the guide have already been tested and proven effective, it is highly recommended that you do not change the scripts or the processes involved unless you are a highly trained and experienced practitioner.

Why do some schools succeed while others struggle? Why do policies and programs often fail to deliver what they promise? In this follow-up to their insightful School Culture Rewired: How to Define, Assess, and Transform It, authors Steve Gruenert and Todd Whitaker offer practical advice and strategies that help you build positive energy to reinvigorate your school's culture and staff.Written as a standalone guide, School Culture Recharged clarifies the difference ...

How do we inspire students to love reading and discovery? In Passionate Readers: The Art of Reaching and Engaging Every Child, classroom teacher, author, and speaker Pernille Ripp reveals the five keys to creating a passionate reading environment. You’ll learn how to…Use your own reading identity to create powerful reading experiences for all studentsEmpower your students and their reading experience by focusing on your physical classroo...

Survive & Thrive in the Classroom From Day One!Teaching high school students is the toughest job you'll ever love. Of course, often it is an acquired love. You must learn to manage your students' education and play parent, counselor, police officer, and mentor. Wow! Now relax—it doesn't have to be overwhelming. With a little preparation you can ensure that you and your students get the most out of your time in the classroom and enjoy it!

From the author of the nation's most popular blog on parenting gifted children comes the definitive how-to manual for parents, Raising a Gifted Child: A Parenting Success Handbook, a gifted education Legacy Award winner. Raising gifted children isn't easy, but when armed with the practical knowledge and tools in this exciting book, parents can navigate the maze of raising bright kids, leading to success in school and beyond.This book offers a large menu of strategies, reso...

Can you write a fully developed IELTS or TOEFL essay about education?The topic of Education is much broader than you think—from kindergarten to post-graduate studies, from teacher training to technology in the classroom—there are many things you can be asked to write about.To help you prepare to write for any task and get a high band score on the IELTS or TOEFL writing test you need to have words and ideas ready. This e-book can help.---------------...