One in six children in the developed world is diagnosed as having 'developmental or behavioural problems' - this book explains why and shows what can be done about it. Updated for 2015.
Sue Palmer Knihy
Sue Palmerová je bývalá ředitelka základní školy a specialistka na gramotnost, autorka, přednášející a "bojovnice za práva dětí". Ve své rozsáhlé práci se zaměřuje na aspekty gramotnosti a na to, jak nejlépe podpořit zdravý vývoj dětí. Její angažovanost v kampaních a na vládních úkolových skupinách podtrhuje její odhodlání prosazovat lepší porozumění dětskému dětství.
Toxic Childhood
How the Modern World is Damaging Our Children and what We Can Do about it
- 368 stránek
- 13 hodin čtení
Every concerned parent MUST have this book! Children throughout the developed world are suffering, with obesity, dyslexia, ADHD, and other serious ailments on the rise. And it’s not simply that our diagnostic ability has improved—there are very real and growing problems. Top literacy expert Sue Palmer examines the danger zones, from poor diet, lack of exercise, and sleep deprivation to symptoms emerging from our modern lifestyle of TV, computer games, and cell phones. This combination of factors, along with parents’ increasingly stressful lives, means that we are developing a toxic new generation, with its health and brains at risk. Here is the latest research from around the world, with advice for worried parents on protecting their families and ensuring their children emerge as healthy, intelligent, and happy adults.
Provides a range of practical suggestions for teaching non-fiction writing skills and linking them to children's learning across the entire curriculum. This title provides techniques for using speaking and listening, drama and games to prepare for writing. It also includes planning frameworks and 'skeletons' to promote thinking skills.
Offers practical suggestions for teaching non-fiction writing skills and linking them to children's learning across the curriculum. This title provides information on the organisation and language features of the six main non- fiction text types (recount, report, instruction, explanation, persuasion and discussion).
Understanding Horse Performance
- 144 stránek
- 6 hodin čtení
Whatever level you ride at, the inability to solve a ridden, groundwork or behavioural problem causes frustration. The author reveals how you can determine whether your horse's performance is affected by his behaviour (brain), health (pain) or training, and explains how to overcome difficulties through tried and tested techniques.
