Resources

Grants & Awards, Calendar, Books by Members, Picks from the Web, Print and TV, Take Note for Educators, & More!

Books by NEA Members

The Classroom By Michael James D'Amato Humor and insight are hallmarks of this witty, inspirational book from an experienced urban middle-school teacher. Example: "Allow students to use notes during the first five minutes of a test." Why? Aside from rewarding them for taking better notes and being more organized, "… it gives you a legitimate answer to the question, ‘Why do we take notes?'" This is only one offering among 180 tips, tricks and classroom activities that will help you motivate your students to take charge of their own learning. 83 pp. Harley & Homer By Donna Ciocca School isn't the easiest place when you're a 12 year-old who'd rather be anywhere than seated in a desk. The author, a middle school teacher, nails her subject and audience—adolescent boys—with this tale of two friends who go to great lengths to escape boredom and their somewhat difficult lives. From driving Sister Germain crazy to draping religious statues in certain articles of clothing, no prank is too far-fetched for the inventive pair. This comic work of fiction pulls no punches, but its flawed heroes have good hearts. 153 pp. Whose Hat is That? By Sandra Opheim The cat has found a hat, and he'd like nothing better than to take it back! Thus begins cat's odyssey through town to find the owner of the mysterious hat. Along the way, he learns that nurses, bakers, police officers, and firefighters, all wear unique hats. Written in bouncy rhyme by an elementary school teacher, and brightly illustrated in colored pencil, this picture book will appeal to young children and the adults who love to read to them. 26 pp. Math Facts to the Max: Mastering the Basic Facts with Flash Cards and Songs By Carl M. Sherrill Written by a 30-year teaching veteran and author of multiple titles on math, this book offers a fresh, innovative approach to learning basic number facts. Children master material with strategies that promote understanding and quick recall, including flash card practice and singing songs. A cd-rom, flash card masters, and reproducible pages are included.  180 pp.

More Resources
Previous | 5 of 10 | Next