Watts, Mandisa
Summary: "Engage your child in hours of play with Mandisa Watts's colorful collection of sensory bin activities that aid with memory formation, language development, problem-solving skills and more. Perfect for toddlers from eighteen months to three years old and beyond, each bin makes use of materials you already have at home and helps reignite your kids' interest in toys long forgotten"--Back cover.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Page Street Publishing Co. 2020
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Summary: "If you've ever fallen asleep over a boring lecture or fast-forwarded through a tedious elearning exercise, you know that creating a great learning experience is harder than it seems. And many of us are teaching, even when it's not in our job description - maybe you have to give a presentation, write documentation, or help your audience understand your product or service. Often you know a lot...
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Publisher / Publication Date: New Riders 2016
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 370.1523 DIRWillingham, Daniel T.
Summary: "Written by a cognitive psychologist who has spent decades studying low we learn, OUTSMART YOUR BRAIN is the definitive guide to help students master the skills of understanding material and retaining information. In clear, accessible prose, Dan Willingham lays out the techniques necessary for students at any stage to succeed and thrive when learning, studying, and taking exams. When studying,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Gallery Books 2023
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 370.15 WILLang, James M.
Summary: "A decade ago, James Lang banned cell phones in his classroom. Frustrated by how easily they could sidetrack his students, Lang sought out a distraction-free environment, hoping it would help his students pay attention to his lessons. But after just a few years, Lang gave in. Not only was his no-cellphones policy ineffective (even his best students ignored it), he realized that he, like many of...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Basic Books 2020
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 370.15 LANCummings, Rhoda Woods
Summary: "Kids with LD can learn--they just learn differently. Young people labeled with a "learning disability" or "learning disorder" will find a welcome resource in this fully revised and updated survival guide. The book retains the warmth, affirmation, and straightforward approach of earlier editions while incorporating current information about why some kids have LD and what supports are available,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Free Spirit Publishing 2016
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 371.92 CumStevens, Suzanne H.
Summary: Rev. ed of: The learning-disabled child. c1980.
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Publisher / Publication Date: J.F. Blair Publisher 1996
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 371.93 STESummary: Includes scholarships, student loans, fellowships, program development, internships, professorships, arts and cultural projects, research, awards/grants by nomination only and general welfare. It is intended to be both a grantseeker's guide and a reference tool for those interested in foundation giving to the individual.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Foundation Center 2015
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1 available in Reference, Call number: R-FC 361.7 FOURish, Jocelyn
Summary: "This hilarious picture book examines the way animals use their brainpower for survival in the wild and encourages readers to rank animals based on their intellectual prowess"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Running Press Kids 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 591.5 RISWeeks, Sarah
Summary: Ravi has just moved to the United States from India and has always been at the top of his class; Joe has lived in the same town his whole life and has learning problems--but when their lives intersect in the first week of fifth grade they are brought together by a common enemy (the biggest bully in their class) and the need to take control of their lives.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2016
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Summary: When Hank hears that his class is putting on a play, he's the only one who's not excited. That's because every time he tries to read the script, his brain swirls, and it feels like his head is filled with soggy oatmeal. Can Hank get his act together and get a part?
Format: sound recording-nonmusical
Publisher / Publication Date: 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Audiobooks, Call number: J CD WINSummary: "Join the Cat, Nick, and Sally as they-- Pretend to be pirates by following a treasure map--and find some treasure of their own! Meet Salmon Sam--and journey with her upstream to lay eggs in the same pool where she was born! See how trees send seeds flying through the air, floating on water, and hitching rides on animals to avoid overcrowding! Play sniff and seek with Whiffy the skunk (a guy...
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: NCircle Entertainment 2013
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Summary: At age 52, after selling the company he founded and ran as CEO for 24 years, rebel boutique hotelier Chip Conley was looking at an open horizon in midlife. Then he received a call from the young founders of Airbnb, asking him to help grow their disruptive start-up into a global hospitality giant. He had the industry experience, but Conley was lacking in the digital fluency of his 20-something...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Currency, an imprint of the Crown Publishing Group 2018
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 658.4 CONIm, Seo-Ha
Summary: "Eunji didn't know when she borrowed her sister's dress that there would be gongghidols hidden in the pockets, but Jingu-the annoying kid that doesn't stop calling her partner-sees them. Instantly, he starts to play. All the kids marvel at his skills, and they start playing too. Soon, the whole class is hooked and decide to have a gonggi tournament. Eunji has never played gonggi, and watching...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Brown Books Kids 2023
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Summary: "Let's say you set out to learn a new subject or skill, and you succeed. That's great. You've added to your knowledge and abilities. But it's limited to just that one thing you've learned. Now imagine that instead, the skill you learn is ... how to learn. Once you know how to learn-smarter, faster, and better-you can apply it to anything. You can learn to master your mindset or your motivation,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Hay House, Inc. 2020
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Summary: "A surprisingly simple way for students to master any subject--based on one of the world's most popular online courses and the bestselling book A Mind for Numbers and its wildly popular online companion course "Learning How to Learn" have empowered more than two million learners of all ages from around the world to master subjects that they once struggled with. Fans often wish they'd discovered...
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Publisher / Publication Date: TarcherPerigee 2018
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Summary: Illustrates that learning happens whenever you have an open mind and an open heart.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Roaring Brook Press 2022
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JE PETCopies Available at Kingsley
1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE PETVillano, Laura
Summary: "In this book, illustrations and step by step instructions show and tell young readers how to meditate. Breathing techniques, SEL concepts of wellness and mindfulness, and benefits of the practice are also introduced. Original illustrations and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn more about the basics of breathing and meditation and how they can easily incorporate it in...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Blue Owl Books 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 613 VILRusick, Jessica
Summary: "In this title, readers learn common symptoms and behaviors of dyslexia and how it affects kids at school and in relationships. Text includes suggestions on how to be a kind and respectful friend to someone who has dyslexia and appropriate activities kids can enjoy together. A famous person who has overcome the challenges of dyslexia is highlighted."--Amazon.com
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Publisher / Publication Date: Big Buddy Books, an imprint of Abdo Publishing 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 371.914 RUSWeeks, Sarah
Summary: Ravi has just moved to the United States from India and has always been at the top of his class; Joe has lived in the same town his whole life and has learning problems--but when their lives intersect in the first week of fifth grade they are brought together by a common enemy (the biggest bully in their class) and the need to take control of their lives.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Scholastic Press 2016
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1 available in Juvenile Fiction, Call number: J FIC WEECopies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Juvenile Fiction, Call number: J FIC WEEWinkler, Henry
Summary: When Hank's sister, Emily, is upset that she can't have a reptile show at her birthday party, Hank comes up with a plan of his own. He'll disguise himself as the Westside Wizard and pull a snake out of thin air. But learning the trick is harder than he thought. Can Hank pull it off without blowing his cover?
Format: sound recording-nonmusical
Publisher / Publication Date: 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Audiobooks, Call number: J CD FIC WINSummary: Our jumbo-sized beads are just right for small hands…and they’re made of unbreakable plastic, so they’ll stand up to years and years of lacing! The 68 chubby beads come in 5 shapes and 4 colors, and have extra-big holes for no-fail stringing. Plus, we’ve included 16 double-sided pattern cards with a variety of patterning activities, so kids stay challenged as they perfect their skills!
Format: three dimensional object
Publisher / Publication Date: Lakeshore Learning Materials 2000
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1 available in Juvenile Cares Kits, Call number: CARES KIT 5Summary: Soft, safe, squeezable…and lots of fun to stack! Our vibrant, wipe-clean vinyl blocks come in tons of irresistible shapes, patterns and colors. We’ve even included 4 fun balls that jingle, shake, rattle and crinkle…and nest right inside the blocks! Set includes 26 pieces; cube measures 4 1/2".
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Publisher / Publication Date: Lakeshore 2001
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Place a hold to request this item.Summary: Why do students fall into the plagiarism trap? How does it hold a young person back on the journey toward self-reliance? Is it possible to "steal" material without knowing it? This program addresses the widespread ethical and legal problem of plagiarism, examining reasons used to justify content theft and the wide variety of forms it can take. Students and teachers talk frankly on-screen about...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2005
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Summary: How could a child be a top math student yet not be able to read? Why can another child read well but not be able to write a paragraph that makes sense? While watching children being taught new ways to learn, this program offers expert insight into the nature of learning disabilities, why learning disabilities may also be accompanied by ADHD or social disorders, and what can be done to help...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2005