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The book that started it all—is completely revised! Why would the Kagans update a classic that has sold nearly half a million copies? The answer: So much has changed! Cooperative Learning today is different. This new book presents today's most successful cooperative learning methods. The Kagans make it easier than ever to boost engagement and achievement. You'll still find all the practical and proven Kagan Structures, including Numbered Heads Together, RoundTable, and Three-Step Interview—direct from the man who invented cooperative learning structures. And there's still plenty of ready-to-do teambuilding and classbuilding activities to make your class click. But in this expanded edition, you will find new step-by-step structures, hundreds of helpful management tips, many more teacher-friendly activities and forms, and up-to-date research on proven methods. You hear how schools have used Kagan Cooperative Learning to boost academics, close the achievement gap, improve student relations, and create a more kind and caring school community. After decades of training and working with hundreds of thousands of teachers, Kagan has refined and perfected the most widely used and respected form of cooperative learning ever. The Kagans make it easy for you to dramatically increase engagement and achievement in your class!.This new book presents today's most successful cooperative learning methods, and makes it easy to boost engagement and achievement.Dr Spencer Kagan.Many step-by-step structures, hundreds of helpful management tips, many more teacher-friendly activities and forms, and up-to-date research on proven methods.Paperback.English.ISBN 9781933445403.Kagan Cooperative Learning to boost academics, close the achievement gap, improve student relations, and create a more kind and caring school community

Kagan Publishing "Cooperative Learning & Algebra 1" activity book of 464 pages helps with algebra year after year. Book converts struggling students into victorious mathematicians and includes reproducible blacklines..Grades: 7th - 12th.Language: English.Title: Cooperative Learning & Algebra 1.Usage ideas: Helps the students to learn in step by-step, activity-by-activity, and lesson-by-lesson with cooperative learning structures and to succeed with algebra year after year.Topic: Rational numbers, expressions, equations and inequalities, linear functions and vertical lines and more.Number of pages: 464.Do you have students who struggle with algebra.Do they find the problems difficult to understand, or of little real world value?.Do they find the repetitive practice boring?, the problem may not be algebra.Chapters cover working with rational numbers, expressions, equations and inequalities, linear functions and vertical lines, linear systems, polynomials, radicals, and quadratic functions.Transform struggling students into successful mathematicians with motivating teamwork activities.When the power of student to-student interaction is unleashed in algebra, students enjoy learning more and the abstract algebraic concepts become more concrete and understandable.Master teacher, trainer, and celebrated math author Becky Bride will show you step by-step, activity-by-activity, and lesson-by-lesson how she used cooperative learning structures to help her students succeed with algebra year after year.Includes reproducible transparencies and activities.This book shows how she used cooperative learning structures to help her students succeed with algebra year after year..Designed & organized to reinforce Algebra concepts!.Students are actively engaged so they retain more, and achievement goes up!.Includes exploratory activities that have students discover concepts & remember them..Kagan Publishing "Cooperative Learning & Algebra 1" Activity book for 7th - 12th grades inspires step by-step cooperative learning activities and explorations among students in group.

My Emotions Wooden Tiles set includes 18 basswood ply tiles that contain real photos of different expressions of children. The photos feature children of various genders and backgrounds. The chunky tiles are printed on one side and self-stand. This resource gives children the opportunity to recognize, identify and discuss different emotions in themselves and others. It also encourages children to express and manage their feelings. Young hands are safe to explore the smooth surfaces without splinters. For ages 24m+. Size: 2.8"W x 0.5"D..Great for encouraging mindfulness, tolerance and empathy..The set of 18 My Emotions Wooden Tiles contain real photos of different expressions on children..Feelings and Emotions Matching Pairs Game includes 56 disks (28 matching pairs) of real people showing different emotions across various ages, genders and backgrounds..Match the affirmation petals with the ‘I am center to open up conversations about emotions and support emotional growth with the I Am Me Puzzle..The Emotions Wooden Magnets set features 20 magnets, each showing a different emotion. Explore mindfulness, empathy and self-regulation!.Develop children's critical thinking and problem-solving skills..Early Childhood, Grade Pk+/3+ Years.Resources.Dimensions: 95" x 13.58".Multicolored.Number of items included: 95.The Feelings & Emotions Kit includes a set of 18 My Emotions Wooden Tiles, Feelings and Emotions Matching Pairs Game, I Am Me Puzzle, and Emotions Wooden Magnets.

Kagan Publishing "Cooperative Learning and Pre Algebra" book of 312 pages helps students to concentrate problem solving by discussing concepts together. Book included with reproducible blacklines for transparency covers data analysis and more..Grades: 6th - 10th.Language: English.Title: Cooperative Learning and Pre Algebra.Usage ideas: Motivate students to excel with teamwork.Topic: Pre algebra.Number of pages: 312.Master math teacher and celebrated author Becky Bride shares her step by-step cooperative learning activities and explorations with you.With this terrific resource, Becky takes all the prep work out of teamwork.Chapters cover whole numbers, integers, decimals, fractions, ratios, proportion, percent, coordinate planes, data analysis, and probability.See why students overwhelmingly prefer working together than working alone, watch your test scores soar.Includes reproducible blacklines for transparencies and activities.Motivate your students to excel with teamwork, you'll be amazed at how well your students will work in teams, they will pay attention, solve problems together, help each other out when a teammate gets stuck, and discuss pre-algebra concepts every day.They'll pay attention, solve problems together, help each other out when a teammate gets stuck, and discuss pre-algebra concepts every day!.Designed & organized to reinforce Algebra concepts!.Students are actively engaged so they retain more, and achievement goes up!.Includes exploratory activities that have students discover concepts & remember them..Kagan Publishing "Cooperative Learning and Pre Algebra" Book for 6th - 10th grades inspires step by-step cooperative learning activities and explorations among students in a group.

Children can focus on feelings and gain a better understanding of how lonely and isolated one can feel when certain differences come between friends and create obstacles. This set includes 4 soft cover picture books: The Lost Stars, Momo and Snap, The Cloud, and The Very Long Sleep..These books help children focus on feelings and gain a better understanding of self.Various Authors.4 Soft cover books, 32 pages each.ISBN: 9781786285362.3-7 years.Cute illustrations.Develops beginning reading skills

Strategies and activity ideas to support emotional development in children. What is an emotion-rich classroom? Similar to how a print-rich environment exposes children to a variety of printed materials, an emotion-rich one intentionally surrounds children with a wide range of social emotional learning experiences and supportive interactions. Create an Emotion-Rich Classroom provides frameworks for planning and implementing strategies to support emotional development in children. This practical and easy-to-use resource helps early childhood educators develop the emotional literacy of the young children in their classrooms. Readers learn how to: increase children's emotional vocabulary, model how to recognize and cope with various emotions, support self-regulation and reduce challenging behaviors, discuss emotions in others and in storybook characters, support and engage families in fostering emotional skills at home, Experienced in emotional development in children and early childhood education, author Lindsay N. Giroux, M.Ed., shows readers how to effectively weave social and emotional instruction into the fabric of the school day. Create an Emotion-Rich Classroom focuses on individual skills, making social and emotional instruction specific and measurable. With consistently structured chapters, this book is easy to use and rich in ideas and strategies. Digital content includes checklists, planning sheets, and other materials to support educators as they build an emotion-rich classroom. A free downloadable PLC/Book Study Guide is available..Timely resource to help early childhood educators develop emotional literacy in their classrooms.Author is experienced in social emotional instruction and development in early childhood education.Building emotional literacy supports self-regulation and classroom management.Chapters are consistently structured-making them easy to use-and are rich in ideas and strategies

Kagan Structures are revolutionary teaching strategies. Why? Because they create an unparalleled level of student engagement. Kagan Structures create a cooperative and caring class tone by putting students on the same side as they interact in pairs, small teams, and with classmates. Structures ensure every student is individually accountable so no one can hide and take a free ride. Structures create equal participation, which means all students are engaged a much greater percent of the time. In this must-have Kagan reference guide, you get 59 step-by-step Kagan Structures you'll use time and time again. More structures means more tools in your teaching toolbox to create more student engagement, more student learning, and more success!.Kagan Structures create a cooperative and caring class tone by putting students on the same side as they interact in pairs, small teams, and with classmates.Revolutionary teaching strategies to boost engagement.Structures ensure every student is individually accountable so no one can hide and take a free ride.59 Ready-to-use activities and resources.Paperback.English.ISBN 9781933445335

Support students by helping them identify and practice positive behaviors and develop empathy with Social and Emotional Learning Activities. Research shows that SEL experiences improve student achievement, reduce stress, and increase positive behaviors such as kindness, gratitude, and empathy.Social and Emotional Learning Activities includes 100+ engaging activities that help you weave social and emotional learning activities into the busy school day! Activities include skill practice across the curriculum by incorporating writing, reading, math, social studies, and cultural diversity into SEL instruction.Each unit has a different SEL focus and includes a teacher page with an introduction and corresponding activity pages. Children will learn positive behaviors, develop self-love, and learn empathy through:• Real-world scenarios• Mindfulness activities• Communication activities• Creative writing• Mazes, puzzles, and games• Art projects• Critical thinking and problem solvingActivities may be used for whole-class instruction or small groups, or completed individually at home. The nine units cover the five domains of social and emotional learning:• elf-awareness• Self-management• Social Awareness• Responsible decision-making• Relationship skills*No key is included as answers will vary.Genre/Book Topic: Social and Emotional Learning.Publisher: Evan-Moor Educational Publishers.Recommended Age: 4-5 years.ISBN: 9781645141662.Social and Emotional Learning Activities includes 100+ engaging activities that help you weave social and emotional learning activities into the busy school day.SEL experiences improve student achievement, reduce stress, and increase positive behaviors such as kindness, gratitude, and empathy..Activities include skill practice across the curriculum by incorporating writing, reading, math, social studies, and cultural diversity into SEL instruction..Each unit has a different SEL focus and includes a teacher page with an introduction and corresponding activity pages.Activities may be used for whole-class instruction or small groups, or completed individually at home.

Kagan Publishing "Cooperative Learning & Mathematics High School Activities" Book explains various activities for fractions, geometry definitions, graphs and probability. Grade 8 - 12 book illustrates algebraic expressions and word problems..Age group and grade: Ages 13 - 18+ years and grades 8th - 12th.Subject: Math.Format: Paperback.Title: Cooperative Learning & Mathematics High School Activities.Number of pages: 420.Language: English.Receive half a dozen Kagan cooperative learning structures Line-Ups, Mix Pair RallyCoach, Mix-N-Match, Inside-Outside Circle, RallyCoach, RoundTable.For each structure you receive numerous activities and blackline masters for Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, Trigonometry, and Pre-Calculus.Activities for fractions, geometry definitions, graphs, probability, algebraic expressions, word problems, slope, angle, proofs, equations, functions, parabolas, and much, much more.Nearly 300 activities in all your students will work together successfully with these proven cooperative structures.Includes rich array of activities for all levels of high school mathematics.Kagan Publishing "Cooperative Learning & Mathematics High School Activities" Book has 420 pages and numerous blackline masters activities for pre-algebra.

Quickly flip to the next Kagan Structure you'll use in your class. This flip chart serves as a terrific visual reminder of the steps of 30 Kagan Structures. You'll have these powerful teaching strategies at your fingertips. Since the structures are step-by-step, you'll be sure to implement the structures with fidelity and maximize student success. Set this self-standing reference on your desk and flip your way to more engaging teaching!.This flip chart serves as a terrific visual reminder of the steps of 30 Kagan Structures..Measures 11 x 8.5 inches..Set this self-standing reference on your desk and flip your way to more engaging teaching!.Step-by-Step Instructions

Equity is a term we hear a lot these days, but what does it really mean? How can teachers ensure that every student gets what he or she needs to learn and succeed? Education leaders from around the country share their thoughts through essays that explore topics such as: how to achieve equity for all students, creating equity awareness in teachers, working with families and communities to close the opportunity gap, setting high expectations to raise academic achievement, and more..This book explores topics such as: how to achieve equity for all students, creating equity awareness in teachers, working with families and communities to close the opportunity gap.Practical strategies for ensuring equity in the classroom.Empowers teachers to help all their students succeed.128 Pages

Build your kindergartner's understanding of physical, life, and earth science with this full-color activity book! Songs, rhymes, and hands-on projects will motivate your child to learn science concepts that are based on the most current science standards. Each lesson focuses on one science concept and provides engaging activities to help young students learn basic science concepts..Build your kindergartner's understanding of physical, life, and earth science with this full-color activity book!.Songs, rhymes, and hands-on projects will motivate your child to learn science concepts that are based on the most current science standards..Each lesson focuses on one science concept and provides engaging activities to help young students learn basic science concepts..ISBN# 9781629381527.144 pages

An effective kindergarten workbook that provides daily social and emotional learning (SEL) activities to help students explore emotions, actions, relationships, and decision making. The daily activities connect to the CASEL competencies, mindfulness, and key affective education initiatives. This SEL workbook makes at-home learning, whole class instruction, or small group support, quick and easy. Help students build self-awareness, analyze relationships, discover diverse perspectives, and apply what they have learned with engaging lessons. The use of fiction and nonfiction text allows for self-reflection and growth. Parents appreciate the teacher-approved activity books that keep their child engaged and learning. Great for homeschooling, to reinforce learning at school, and build connections between home and school. Teachers rely on the daily practice workbooks to save them valuable time. The ready to implement activities are perfect to introduce SEL topics for discussion..Kindergarten workbook that provides daily social and emotional learning (SEL) activities to help students explore emotions, actions, relationships, and decision making..The daily activities connect to the CASEL competencies, mindfulness, and key affective education initiatives..This SEL workbook makes at-home learning, whole class instruction, or small group support, quick and easy..Help students build self-awareness, analyze relationships, discover diverse perspectives, and apply what they have learned with engaging lessons..Parents appreciate the teacher-approved activity books that keep their child engaged and learning..Great for homeschooling, to reinforce learning at school, and build connections between home and school.

An effective fifth grade workbook that provides daily social and emotional learning (SEL) activities to help students explore emotions, actions, relationships, and decision making. The daily activities connect to the CASEL competencies, mindfulness, and key affective education initiatives. This SEL workbook makes at-home learning, whole class instruction, or small group support, quick and easy. Help students build self-awareness, analyze relationships, discover diverse perspectives, and apply what they have learned with engaging lessons. The use of fiction and nonfiction text allows for self-reflection and growth. Parents appreciate the teacher-approved activity books that keep their child engaged and learning. Great for homeschooling, to reinforce learning at school, and build connections between home and school. Teachers rely on the daily practice workbooks to save them valuable time. The ready to implement activities are perfect to introduce SEL topics for discussion..Fifth grade workbook that provides daily social and emotional learning (SEL) activities to help students explore emotions, actions, relationships, and decision making..The daily activities connect to the CASEL competencies, mindfulness, and key affective education initiatives..This SEL workbook makes at-home learning, whole class instruction, or small group support, quick and easy..Help students build self-awareness, analyze relationships, discover diverse perspectives, and apply what they have learned with engaging lessons..Parents appreciate the teacher-approved activity books that keep their child engaged and learning..Great for homeschooling, to reinforce learning at school, and build connections between home and school.

These books are designed to give teachers insight into their students’ emotional states, as well as teach students how to work with and understand the emotions they feel every day. There are 170 warm-ups in each book, and the first 16 units focus on 16 different emotions. Students are encouraged to identify the emotion in themselves and others, and learn a variety of coping tips and strategies. The final unit focuses on how multiple emotions work together. The Daily Warm-Ups format allows for easy integration into the school day. The included writing and drawing activities allow for creativity and self-expression!.These books are designed to give teachers insight into their students’ emotional states, as well as teach students how to work with and understand the emotions they feel every day..Provides opportunities for developing self-awareness and empathy!.Quick, easy, effective activities support standards and help students improve skills they need for success in testing..There are 170 warm-ups in each book, and the first 16 units focus on 16 different emotions

When students have the desire and ability to work together as a team, something magical happens—Together Everyone Achieves More! Students like working together, academic achievement goes up, and discipline problems become a thing of the past. Includes step-by-step instructions, hints, variations, over 100 teambuilding activities, and ready-to-use blackline masters for each of 14 favorite teambuilding structures like: Find-the-Fib, Team Interview, and Same-Different. Promote a positive class and team atmosphere in your classroom and watch as your students work together in harmony..Helps build caring and cooperative teams.Exciting ready-to-do teambuilding activities.Over 130 teambuilding reproducibles.14 Cooperative step-by-step structures.Enhances learning by creating a positive learning atmosphere.