Teaching Boys

The boy he is will shape the man he will become give the special boy in your life a chance to be confident, responsible and socially adept without waiting another day! The gender roles are constantly changing, but some qualities are key to success across the board. Even though the world is more diverse and accepting, boys still have a few hills to climb when it comes to being in tune with their emotions.

Reaching Boys, Teaching Boys challenges the widely-held cultural impression that boys are stubbornly resistant to schooling while providing concrete examples of pedagogy and instructional style that have been proven effective in a variety of school settings. This book offers more than 100 detailed examples of lessons that succeed with male students, grouped thematically. Such themes include: Gaming, Motor Activities, Open Inquiry, Competition, Interactive Technology, and Performance/Role Play.

A hilarious new middle grade novel from beloved and bestselling author Gordon Korman about what happens when the worst class of kids in school is paired with the worst teacher—perfect for fans of Ms. Bixby’s Last Day. A good choice for summer reading or anytime! The Unteachables are a...

Yuval Noah Harari, author of the critically-acclaimed New York Times bestseller and international phenomenon Sapiens, returns with an equally original, compelling, and provocative book, turning his focus toward humanity’s future, and our quest to upgrade humans into gods. Over the past century...

Teenage life is a rollercoaster of new experiences, struggles, and challenges. No two days are ever the same. From upcoming tests to sports team try-outs and big games, challenging classes, raging hormones, issues with friends, and much more, being a teenager is not easy. New thoughts, new information, new feelings - how are they supposed to know what’s right from wrong?

Once celebrated among London’s glittering elite, Lady Arabella Sinclair finds herself cast out, her reputation in tatters after a scandal she did not cause. With nowhere else to turn, she escapes to the wilds of Scotland, accepting the only post available to a woman of her fallen station: governess to the children of Callum MacLeod, the brooding laird of Glenbrae Castle. Glenbrae is a world apart—rugged, isolated, and governed by ancient feuds and whispered superstitions. Callum, a widower haunted by loss, is determined to keep his heart—and his family—safe from further sorrow. But ...

A one time admirer looks back with a skeptical eye on the claims and teachings of Abraham-Hicks. How do they stand up in a cooler light outside the high intensity workshops and slick YouTube videos? Do the teachings make sense? Why does the organization continue to pretend Jerry Hicks is alive, more than three years after his death?

If you have a child with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), you alone can explain the daily challenges you're facing. You may believe you are doing everything possible to assist your child, but it is still difficult to get them the right support they need. Should we talk about your everyday emotional rollercoaster or fear of the unknown? Don’t be troubled! There are a number of interventions that can improve symptoms and help your child with ASD lead a happy and productive life. We will unravel and walk you through early diagnosis, early interventions, and proven strategies and support, your...

Preteen life is full of new experiences, challenges, and ups and downs. From school assignments to sports activities, friendships, and figuring out who they are, being a preteen boy can feel overwhelming at times. They might wonder what's right and wrong or how to make sense of it all.

We want to make your toes curl. This erotic story is meant to entice you, excite you, and expand your imagination of all the wonderful experiences this life can offer. Amber has a sweet job babysitting for Monica and Hunter. They're a relaxed and cool couple. They don't even mind Monica having her boyfriend over some nights. But after their charges are asleep Amber and Jackson stumble over sex toys that are beyond what their college-aged minds can handle. They start experimenting and it all seems to be in good fun until Monica and Hunter get back early. Amber is mortified, her boyfriend is ...

Teaching Guide for the documentary: Untold, Stories of a Word War II Liberator which is based on Deborah Levine's memoirs: The Liberator's Daughter and The Magic Marble Tree. The memoirs include letters describing scenes from World War II and eye witness stories.

Women have made their mark on history in a variety of ways. However, the list of well-known women leaders is rather shorter than a similar list of men leaders. Some of these female leaders, like Queen Elizabeth I and Queen Elizabeth II, are familiar to many people. Their stories are in this book. Also herein are the stories of many lesser-known female leaders, whose stories as just as compelling as those famous queens'. It's not just countries, either. In this book you will find stories of women leaders of movements. Most people can probably Rosa Parks as a leader of the civil rights ...

★A great gift for teens and young adults from 14 to 18 years old★ Hi, my young friend. Congratulations, you're about to become an adult! And what's next? Are you ready to be a fully independent person yet? So that you can handle all those everyday problems and worries that adults handle on their own. I don't think so. And that's okay. After all, no one is born with the ability to cook, maintain a car, navigate in a foreign city or, for example, competently manage their own finances. And schools do not emphasize such skills, because it is believed that all this comes with time in the ...

A School Library Journal Best Book of the Year Award-winning and New York Times bestselling author Brendan Kiely starts a conversation with white kids about race in this “well-executed and long overdue” (Kirkus Reviews, starred review) introduction to white privilege and why allyship is so...

What am I doing? I know better than to get involved with a student… And I learned the hard way to never admit my secret. Once I see her in my class, I can't think of anything but her. The way her blonde hair cascades over her shoulders. The way she bites her pink lip when she looks up at me. I know it's wrong, but that just makes me want it more. And when she asks me on a date, I'm powerless. After my divorce, I swore I would never tell anyone my secret. But somehow she knows. Now, she's standing at the foot of the bed, telling me to dress for her. And if I'm a good girl, she promises to ...

This engaging 52-week devotional is perfect for children ages 8 to 12 from Christian homes, offering a flexible weekly format that fits into any schedule, including home school Bible study or family devotions. Each week features a 10-minute devotion with a KJV scripture reading, a short activity, and a prayer, giving kids plenty of time to reflect on the lesson and even memorize the Bible verse if they choose. Whether you're using it for homeschooling devotions or as part of a family's spiritual routine, this devotional encourages meaningful discussions about faith while helping kids deepen...

Start worrying less and enjoying life with this book for people who worry or struggle with anxiety (so yeah -- everyone)! We all have a mixture of fun and not-so fun feelings. And everyone feels worried sometimes. But too much anxiety can get in the way. So this book is here to help you identify...

The Rhythm of Giving: A Magical Adventure About Kindness, Conservation, and Creativity (What Shall We Do Today? Series) A magical adventure that teaches children about kindness, environmental conservation, and the power of giving back! Join Imani, Tommy, and Maya as they meet the legendary Steve Irwin and embark on an unforgettable journey to save the Giving Grove—a magical world where every act of kindness, creativity, and caring takes root. When thirteen special treasures go missing, threatening to make people forget why giving matters, these three brave friends must work together to ...

When musicians start appearing in trees and portals scatter across the neighborhood, Imani, Tommy, and Maya know another magical adventure is calling! Join three brave friends as they journey to a flickering fantasy realm where kindness powers an entire world—but someone is testing whether quality, usability, and compassion truly matter. Can these young heroes pass three impossible trials and restore the Heart of the Realm before the Grand Celebration is lost forever? Perfect for children ages 6-9 who love: • Magical adventures with real-world lessons • Strong, diverse characters ...

THIS is a book for the top shelf, out of the boy’s reach. Not that its counsels are bad; though it frankly takes the risk of going behind rules and commands to principles and freedom. The reason why no boy should read it is that it describes stages through which the normal boy should pass in entire unconsciousness that such stages exist That was not a wholesome attitude revealed by a Seattle boy, who, in reply to his teacher’s question, “What is the matter with you, James?" replied, “Oh, I'm passing through adolescence." Parents, teachers and leaders, however, ought to know these ...