Student Motivation

This groundbreaking inspirational manifesto contains more than 30 hooks specially designed to captivate your class and 170 brainstorming questions that will skyrocket your creativity. Once you learn the Teach Like a Pirate system, you'll never look at your role as an educator the same again.

The Will to Learn is the first of two books aimed at getting to "The Heart of the Work," aiming to get to the inner realities of motivation for both learners and educators. This book answers the question, how can teachers and schools cultivate the conditions in which students want to do the work of learning, with care?

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Student’s Guide to Time, Stress & Motivation Essential Hints and Tips for Staying Calm, Focused, and in Control School shouldn’t feel like a constant race against time—but for many students, it does. Between deadlines, exams, social pressure, and the endless pull of distractions, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed, stressed, and unmotivated. Student’s Guide to Time, Stress & Motivation is a practical, reassuring guide designed to help students take back control—without burning out. This book doesn’t promise perfect schedules or endless motivation. Instead, it offers simple, ...

Little Heroes, Big Hearts Best Inspiring Stories for Kids: Little Heroes, Big Hearts 25 Tales of Kindness and Courage for Ages 8-12 Short Stories for Kids Discover the extraordinary power of everyday kindness in "Little Heroes, Big Hearts," a heartwarming collection of 25 captivating short stories designed to inspire children ages 8-12. Each story introduces young readers to relatable characters who find the courage to make a difference through simple acts of compassion, empathy, and bravery. From helping a new classmate feel welcome to standing up against bullying, rescuing a lost pet, or ...

Do toppers have a secret formula? The truth is—they don’t. They simply think smarter, plan better, and stay consistent. You can do the same. How to Become a Topper: Strategies for Academic Excellence is a practical guide for students who want to rise above average performance and unlock their full potential. Written in a simple, motivating style, this book reveals the habits, techniques, and mindset that distinguish successful students from the rest. Inside, you will discover: ✔ Proven study strategies that maximize learning and retention ✔ Time management techniques that prevent ...

The lack of personal accountability is a problem that has resulted in an epidemic of blame, victim- thinking, complaining, and procrastination. No organization—or individual—can successfully compete in the marketplace, achieve goals and objectives, provide outstanding service, engage in...

Ruthless Equity is a provocative, empowering coach and guide guaranteed to galvanize every educator who seeks to deliver equity, excellence, and achievement for all students, regardless of background.

Jonathan Medina "America's #1 Youth Motivator" was saved by Student Leadership. After working with over a MILLION Students, Educators, Advisors, and Parents Jonathan now takes his engaging motivational philosophy from speeches and packs it into the this quick guide for student leaders and those who work with student leaders. Working with Tens of Thousands of student leaders at schools, conferences, conventions, camps, summits, Jonathan has created the go to step by step playbook, taking you on a journey to transform your student leadership life and accelerate your path to student leadership...

A neuroscience-based approach to learning how to play music at any age You can learn to play music, no matter what you've been told about your musical talent or aptitude. Each and every one of us has been gifted with a fully customizable brain, one we can mold to learn anything, at any age. With...

Maslow for Educators: How the Hierarchy of Needs Shapes Learning, Student Motivation, and Classroom Success is a powerful and practical guide that helps teachers, administrators, and school leaders understand what students truly need in order to learn, grow, and thrive. Based on the enduring insights of Abraham Maslow, this book explores how physiological needs, safety, belonging, esteem, and self actualization shape every aspect of classroom life. It explains why students struggle when foundational needs go unmet and how educators can create environments that promote connection, confidence...

Ready to reach your full academic potential?1000 Affirmations for Straight A Students is a powerful collection of affirmations designed to help you master focus, motivation, and confidence, so you can achieve your academic goals and excel in school. Whether you're aiming for straight A's, boosting your study habits, or overcoming self-doubt, this book is the ultimate tool for creating a success-driven mindset. With the power of positive affirmations for students, you’ll be equipped to tackle challenges and turn obstacles into stepping stones for academic success. Packed with affirmations ...

Discover how AI can revolutionize your teaching experience, making it more personalized, engaging, and efficient. "The Power of AI for Educators" is your comprehensive guide to effectively integrating AI into your classroom.

Undimmed is a revolutionary guide to help you break free from the habits that dim your life. This program is read by the author. When Cecily Mak decided to take a break from drinking, the most common response she got was “Oh, I didn’t know you had a problem.” A problem? She was not an...

Read by the author. Take charge of your career and create a life full of learning, adventure, joy, and success utilizing these never-before-shared leadership principles Ann Hiatt learned working alongside the world’s top tech CEOs—Google’s Eric Schmidt, Amazon’s Jeff Bezos, and Yahoo!'s...

In a small Kansas town 40 years ago, a reasonably strong case could be put up in favor of leaving school early. Most of us knew our lives would be spent on the farm or in one of the local stores or at the creamery or elevator. The quickest road to practical knowledge was to do. Fortunately, we came of stock that set the school on the same plane as the home and church; the value of education had been bred into us.

In a culture obsessed with happiness, this wise, stirring book points the way toward a richer, more satisfying life. Too many of us believe that the search for meaning is an esoteric pursuit—that you have to travel to a distant monastery or page through dusty volumes to discover life’s...

A fresh, personal, and entertaining exploration of a topic that concerns all of us: how to be more productive at work and in every facet of our lives. Chris Bailey turned down lucrative job offers to pursue a lifelong dream—to spend a year performing a deep dive experiment into the pursuit of...

Erikson in the Classroom: How Psychosocial Development Informs Teaching, Motivation, and Student Support is a practical, reader friendly guide that helps educators understand the deep developmental forces that shape student behavior, engagement, and learning. Drawing from Erik Erikson’s influential theory of psychosocial development, this book reveals how trust, autonomy, identity, competence, belonging, and emotional resilience directly influence what students need in order to thrive. Instead of focusing solely on curriculum and instruction, it shows how the social and emotional ...

Practical, evidence-based behavior support for real classrooms—without one-size-fits-all discipline. If you’re dealing with disruption, disengagement, or escalating conflict, you don’t need more theory—you need a clear, usable framework you can apply tomorrow. School Behavior Management Guide: Practical Skills for Modern Educators brings together proactive classroom structures, restorative responses, and inclusive supports to help you build a calm, respectful learning environment where students can thrive. Written by Tracy Schultz (30+ years in diverse school settings), this guide ...