Creative Teaching

Brain science that battles burnout. Teachers are burned out and current behavior plans aren’t working. This is not a one-size-fits-all fix. Just honest conversation without jargon or judgment joined with accessible resources exhausted teachers have been searching for. The connected classroom offers connection, compassion, and classroom strategies for the kids who need you most. It’s a book written by a 30 year classroom teacher and an occupational therapist who specializes in trauma and nervous system vulnerability. The authors use personal and relatable stories to translate ...

Abraham learned to recognize the all-compelling voice that led him away to a strange land. What an honor to have God call him his intimate friend! Yet, we know God desires all of us to have such a close relationship with him that we learn to hear and respond to his voice...

UPDATED 2022 EDITION! These two bestselling writing and editing handbooks, “The Writer’s Guide to Character Emotion” and “The Writer’s Guide to Character Expression” have been updated and combined to create one remarkable single volume! This comprehensive edition contains descriptive writing tools to help writers craft a riveting novel that instantly grabs a reader’s attention. Writers will gain the essential skills needed to craft realistic emotions, visceral responses, and body language to deepen characterization that you can easily and quickly apply to your own writing. ...

Can an overworked teacher possibly turn an unruly incident with students into an opportunity for learning, growth, and community-building? If restorative justice has been able to salvage lives within the world of criminal behavior, why shouldn't its principles be applied in school classrooms and cafeterias? And if our children learn restorative practices early and daily, won't we be building a healthier, more just society? Two educators answer yes, yes, and yes in this new addition to The Little Books of Justice and Peacebuilding series. Amstutz and Mullet offer applications and models.

**GOLD MEDAL WINNER** in the GLOBAL BOOK AWARDS 2025 Are you curious about Reiki but unsure where to begin? Reiki for Beginners is your clear, compassionate guide to understanding and practicing this ancient Japanese healing art. If you are seeking emotional balance, physical well-being, or spiritual growth, this book offers the perfect starting point for your energy healing journey. Inside this guide, you'll learn: The Origins and Essence of Reiki – Explore the history, philosophy, and foundational principles behind Reiki’s powerful life force energy. Hands-On Healing Techniques – ...

Chart your child’s path to success - Master the art of homeschooling, even if school has always been your only option. Are you a parent considering the homeschooling journey for your children? Do you fear undertaking the enormous responsibility for their education? Do you want to provide the right environment, curriculum, and support for your child’s comprehensive learning journey? You’re not alone if you answered “yes” to these questions. Many parents, just like you, grapple with apprehension and anxiety about their ability to successfully homeschool their children. The ...

Waldorf Education Explained: Rudolf Steiner’s Teaching Philosophy, Child Development, Creativity, and Alternative Schooling in Practice offers a practical introduction to a school model that is widely discussed but often only partly understood. Many people know Waldorf through a handful of visible features such as storytelling, nature, handwork, delayed formal academics, and limited screen use. This book shows how those features connect to a larger educational philosophy. It explains where Waldorf education came from, how Rudolf Steiner’s ideas shaped the first schools, and how those ...

Show Up and Let Yourself be Seen Is vulnerability the same as weakness? "In our culture," teaches Dr. Brené Brown, "we associate vulnerability with emotions we want to avoid such as fear, shame, and uncertainty. Yet we too often lose sight of the fact that vulnerability is also the birthplace...

Mathematical Mindsets provides practical strategies and activities to help teachers and parents show all children, even those who are convinced that they are bad at math, that they can enjoy and succeed in math. Jo Boaler - Stanford researcher, professor of math education, and expert on math learning - has studied why students don't like math and often fail in math classes. She's followed thousands of students through middle and high schools to study how they learn and to find the most effective ways to unleash the math potential in all students.

In Search of La Chispa: The Elemental Source of Your Creativity An expanded edition of the classic on creativity by Dr. Clarissa Pinkola Estés, this spoken-word masterpiece guides you through the dark labyrinths of the psyche in search of la chispa—the ember that is the elemental source of...

"In the middle of the road of my life, I awoke in a dark wood, where the true way was wholly lost." When you find yourself without bearings, as Dante Alighieri voiced so well centuries ago, where will you look for guidance? Throughout the ages, teaches David Whyte, the language of poetry has...

A groundbreaking guide from trusted teacher Andrew Holecek on dark retreat—the revelatory practice of being in complete darkness. This program is read by the author. We have become a “wake-centric” civilization, addicted to the world of doing, striving, and performing. But what if the cure...

Rescue the Gifted Soul! Dr. Clarissa Pinkola Estés says that the most endangered species on earth is the human soul. “What if our world is starving for soulful gifts only you carry? What are you waiting for? Lost, pushed back, can’t find the door, can’t see in the dark? ‘Mother Night’...

2022 Coalition of Visionary Resources Bronze Award Includes tools and techniques to permanently elevate and program your MerKaBa field, including how to create surrogate MerKaBas for specific purposes Explains how to accurately connect with your Higher Self to live fearlessly and...

If you’re looking for dense biblical interpretation and extended explorations of Neville Goddard’s allegories, this book is not for you. This book is for the modern reader who wants Neville’s teachings distilled into plain, understandable language—with practical steps you can follow. The Law of Assumption brings the focus to application: understanding your self-concept, changing your inner conversations, and learning to think, feel, and live from the identity of the person you want to become. Step by step. You don’t need to decode scripture or master metaphysical vocabulary to ...

The long-awaited follow-up to the perennially bestselling writers' guide Story, from the most sought-after expert in the art of storytelling. "Dialogue is a masterwork. There's nothing harder to teach. Now this book exists. McKee has written an essential book akin to The Elements of Style for...

The Wild Card is your step-by-step guide to experiencing a creative breakthrough in your classroom with your students. Authors Wade and Hope King show you how to draw on your authentic self - your past experiences, personality quirks, interests, hobbies, and strengths - to deliver your content creatively. If you are a high school teacher or a kindergarten teacher, the seven steps in The Wild Card will give you the knowledge and the confidence to bring creative teaching strategies into your classroom.

These four bestselling writing and thesaurus guides, “The Writer’s Guide to Character Emotion,” “The Writer’s Guide to Character Expression,” “The Writer’s Guide to Vivid Settings and Characters,” and "The Writer's Guide to Characters, Plots, and Scenes" have been combined to create one remarkable single volume! This comprehensive edition contains over 600 pages of guidance to inspire your creative muse with descriptive ways to craft a riveting novel that instantly grabs a reader’s attention. Writers will get the essential skills needed to significantly enhance their ...

The Book of Wisdom Volume 1: How You Use the Ancient Book of Wisdom, Volume 1 and 2, PDF to Create a New Life of Success and Happiness For Yourself Have you ever wondered how ancient spiritual texts could help you create a new life, filled with clarity, success, and inner peace? The Book of Wisdom Volume 1 unlocks this path. This isn't just a book — it's a powerful guide designed to work with your Manifesting Journal, helping you realign your thoughts, habits, and energy. With practical insights drawn from centuries of spiritual knowledge, this book of wisdom helps you activate a new ...

Connecting with nature and nature beings to help heal us and the Earth Provides experiential practices to communicate with nature and access the creative power of the Earth Shares transformative wisdom teachings from conversations with nature beings, such as Snowy Owl, Snake, Blackberry...