Tips and Tidbits for Parents and Teachers
Subtitle: Celebrating 50 Years in the Classroom and Sharing What I Have Learned
Publisher: Publish on Demand Global LLC
Published: 2014
Place of publication: Cork
Language: eng
Number of pages: 633
ISBN-13: 9781631350443; 9781625169815
Subjects: Electronic books
Description: After 50 years of teaching, Pat Kozyra has now acted upon the many requests and encouraging suggestions from family, friends, and colleagues that she write a book about her many years in the teaching profession. This seasoned professional has so many Tips and Tidbits to offer, so much to tell, and so much to share. Pat has had an exemplary career and has taught in many areas including: primary grades, vocal music, art resource, gifted education (15 years), preschool coordinator, English as a Second Language, and courses in special education at Lakehead University in Thunder Bay, Ontario, Cana.
Notes: Chapter 67: Asperger's Syndrome.
Table of contents: title: Cover Page; Title Page; Copyright; Contents; Foreword; Preface; Chapter 1: Do's and Don'ts for Parents (Just My Opinion!); Chapter 2: Did You Know?; Chapter 3: Hypochondriac's Handbook; Chapter 4: The Seven Worst Things Good Parents Do; Chapter 5: How Well Do You Know Your Child?; Chapter 6: Body Language (attitudes communicated non-verbally); Chapter 7: Separation and Divorce; Chapter 8: How Many Languages Is Too Many?; Chapter 9: Absenteeism and Lateness at School; Chapter 10: The Role of the Helper or Nanny; Chapter 11: Twins; Chapter 12: Drinking During Pregnancy.; title: Chapter 13: Breast-feedingChapter 14: Help Your Child at Home; Chapter 15: Self-Esteem; Chapter 16: Gender Differences (How are Girls and Boys Different?); Chapter 17: Helping Your Child With Study Habits at School; Chapter 18: Speech and Language Development; Chapter 19: Helping Children with Language Processing and / or Attention Difficulties; Chapter 20: Tips for Helping Children with Difficulties Expressing Themselves; Chapter 21: Children Who Just Watch; Chapter 22: Helping Your Child with Reading; Chapter 23: Helping Your Child with Creative Writing.; title: Chapter 24: Four Key Tests to Give Your ChildChapter 25: Your Child's Talents, Fortes, and Best Subjects; Chapter 26: Proper Pencil Grip, Letters, and Numbers; Chapter 27: Games You Can Play in the Car; Chapter 28: Using the Kitchen Timer; Chapter 29: The Benefits of Playing with Balls (A toy that never goes out of style!); Chapter 30: Puppets, Paint, Blocks, Paper, and Sand; Chapter 31: Music for Children; Chapter 32: Catastrophic Events; Chapter 33: Separation Anxiety; Chapter 34: Children Who Bite; Chapter 35: Munchausen's-by-Proxy Syndrome; Chapter 36: Tics and Tourette Syndrome.; title: Chapter 37: Indigo ChildrenChapter 38: Color Blindness; Chapter 39: Routine Checkups; Chapter 40: Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease; Chapter 41: Pinworms or Threadworms; Chapter 42: Head Lice at Home and School; Chapter 43: Colic; Chapter 44: Dangers of Mothballs; Chapter 45: Poison-Proofing Your Home; Chapter 46: The Digital World and Your Child; Chapter 47: Birthday Parties; Chapter 48: Your Child's Sleeping Habits; Chapter 49: Sleepovers; Chapter 50: Sleeping with Parents; Chapter 51: Thumb Sucking, Pacifiers, Baby Bottles, and Sippy Cups; Chapter 52: Giving Your Child an Allowance.; title: Chapter 53: Your Child's "Funny Book"Chapter 54: The Gifted Child; Chapter 55: Emotional Intelligence: Based on the work of Daniel Goleman; Chapter 56: Multiple Intelligences: Seven Ways of Learning; Chapter 57: Left Brain and Right Brain Dominance; Chapter 58: Spotting Different Types of Learners; Chapter 59: Your Child's Learning Style; Chapter 60: Your Child's Resume or Curriculum Vitae; Chapter 61: Extracurricular Activities; Chapter 62: Classroom Environment; Chapter 63: Creativity; Chapter 64: Perfectionism; Chapter 65: Behavior and Discipline; Chapter 66: Autism Spectrum Disorder.