Authors of Books from I-L

 
Kagan

Smart Cards: Classbuilding, Teambuilding, Cooperative Learning, Graphic Organizers, Multiple Intelligences, and Think-Pair-Share

Kagan

Single Card: $3.00
Set of 6 Cards: $18.00








Colorful, sturdy, and laminated, these teacher tools are a useful resource. Each card has four 8" x 11" sides filled with key information to help you vary your cooperative structures, use different graphic organizers, be aware of multiple intelligences, and build your classroom community. Find hundreds of student activities and strategies at your fingertips.

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Kaufeltdt, Martha M.

Divide and Conquer: Division in a Day

Martha M. Kaufeltdt
$29.95



When the learning environment is brain compatible, something as "hard" as long division—concept and computation—can be mastered in a single day. Follow a fourth-grade teacher as she takes 50 fourth, fifth, and sixth-graders through an unforgettable day of conquering long division. (55 mins., DVD, with manual)

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Kirk, Lauren

Planning Guide for Integrated Thematic Instruction

Lauren Kirk and Lorrie Powers
$8.95



At last! Help in organizing both your big ideas and those tiny details that go with planning monthly components, weekly topics, and being there experiences. Developed by two ITI teachers, this practical book of formats will help you organize your key points and inquiries into three-ring binders that are the starting point for lesson planning. (32 pages)

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Kovalik, Susan, and Associates

Agenda: Spyglass Series in VHS or DVD format

Susan Kovalik & Associates
$21.95



Part of the Spyglass Series of four, this one in the series demonstrates how to plan and use the daily agenda to best advantage.

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Kovalik, Susan, and Associates

Being There: Spyglass Series in VHS or DVD format

Susan Kovalik & Associates
$21.95



Part of the Spyglass Series of four, this one explains how to select, develop, and use "being there" experiences to dramatically increase learning.

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Kovalik, Susan, and Associates

Enriched Environment: Spyglass Series in VHS or DVD format

Susan Kovalik & Associates
$21.95



Part of the Spyglass Series of four, this one demonstrates how to enrich your environment in order to increase learning.

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Kovalik, Susan, and Associates

Exceeding Expectations: A User's Guide to Implementing Brain Research in the Classroom

Susan J. Kovalik and Karen D. Olsen
$42.95

This is the book you've been looking for—easy-to-understand descriptions of important principles from brain research and how they can be implemented in the classroom. Organized by the Brain Biology base of the ITI model and the ITI Stages of Implementation, this handbook provides practical step-by-step guidance implementing brain research in the classroom using the ITI model. A "must read" for anyone trying to meet the demands of providing education for the 21st century. (419 pages) Price includes Your Personal Handbook for Implementing the ITI Model, Stages 1 & 2.

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Kovalik, Susan, and Associates

Exceeding Expectations Index Tabs

Susan J. Kovalik and Karen D. Olsen
$8.95



Organize your Exceeding Expectations book like a pro! Set includes color-coded index tabs for each chapter. Also highlighted are frequently used aspects of the ITI model, such as LIFESKILLS, Agendas and Procedures, and Key Points and Inquiries.

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Kovalik, Susan, and Associates

ITI in the Urban Middle School

Susan Kovalik & Associates
$21.95


What makes students want to come to school? ITI, with its conceptually based curriculum, provides the means for engaging a wide range of students in powerful learning where they can be successful. Join Nicole McNeil-Miller and her Kansas City, Missouri classroom as she demonstrates the power in providing a safe, caring, respectful learning environment. Listen to and observe the effectiveness of ITI instruction. (15 mins., DVD)

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Kovalik, Susan, and Associates

ITI Stages of Implementation: First Things First, Stage 1

Susan Kovalik & Associates
$29.95


In this video, you will see the first steps of setting up an ITI classroom. It will answer your practical questions about the physical layout of the room, beginning curriculum and instructional strategies, how to invite parents into the program, and what you can expect students to accomplish. (28 mins., DVD)

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Kovalik, Susan, and Associates

ITI Stages of Implementation: Intelligence As a Function of Experience, Stage 2

Susan Kovalik & Associates
$29.95


Intelligence is a function of experience! Schools need to be able to equalize student experiences in order to increase understanding of content. School must provide huge amounts of sensory input in order to help students understand and use concepts and skills. With a high level of cooperation and commitment to purpose, these students are learning to be responsible, productive citizens. (14 mins., DVD)

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Kovalik, Susan, and Associates

ITI Stages of Implementation: Creating Conceptual Curriculum, Stage 3

Susan Kovalik & Associates
$29.95


Join two teachers to see how a conceptual curriculum is powerful, meaningful, and allows students to predict and generalize. In this video, 5th- and 6th-grade students learn from interaction with guest speakers, being there experiences, and skill integration. Watch as they internalize the meaning of responsibility for one's own learning. This is ITI in action! (25 mins., DVD)

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Kovalik, Susan, and Associates

Jacobsonville: An ITI MicroSociety

Susan Kovalik & Associates
$29.95


Learners have long asked their teachers, "When am I ever going to use this?" Follow students and teachers as they unfold a comprehensive micro-society. In this ITI K-5 school, using information and skills is the goal. From a city government with elected officials to commerce with postal and banking services and a variety of small businesses, students negotiate the business trail (complete with business permits, design, production, marketing, business space rental, and profit margin calculations). A "must see" video! (30 mins., VHS)

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Kovalik, Susan, and Karen D. Olsen

Kid's Eye View of Science

Susan J. Kovalik and Karen D. Olsen
$32.95



Whatever your district adoption for science—textbook to science kits—you'll find this book an invaluable resource for supplementing and expanding your curriculum. It includes curriculum modules ready to go, how to make science memorable for excellent test results, and how the brain learns science. This is a must read source for this year's science focus.

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Kovalik, Susan, and Associates

Let's Get Moving: Movement in the Classroom

Susan Kovalik & Associates
$19.95


Organized movement "wakes up the brain" and enhances student performance in ITI classrooms. Diane Berry's video is an excellent educational tool and visual guide for you and your students to perform exercise movements safely and effectively in the classroom. Shows how to incorporate both high energy and quick energy exercises into your daily routine to promote physical and mental alertness. Illustrates specific examples for each grade,
K-6. (95 mins., DVD, with manual)

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Kovalik, Susan, and Associates

Levels of Use Poster

Susan Kovalik & Associates
$4.95



Learning something new requires that we work through various stages as we move towards personal expertise. This laminated poster provides a road map acknowledging the journey. Excellent professional development tool for helping sustain motivation and perspective. Based on the work of Hall and Loucks. (24" x 22")

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Kovalik, Susan, & Associates

Lifeguide Poster

Susan Kovalik & Associates
$12.50



Did you ever wish you could enlarge the LIFESKILLS magnets to a poster size? The LifeGuide poster lists the Lifelong Guidelines and LIFESKILLS with their definitions all on one 18" x 22" laminated poster. Display it in the hallway, office, lunchroom, classroom, or home.

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Kovalik, Susan & Associates

Lifelong Guidelines & LIFESKILLS Posters - Animal Design

Susan Kovalik & Associates
$32.95



Introducing our new primary LIFESKILLS poster set. Your class will enjoy the playful animals depicting each of the five Lifelong Guidelines (a 12" x 18" color poster) and 18 LIFESKILLS (8.5" x 11" color poster for each LIFESKILL).

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Kovalik, Susan & Associates

Lifelong Guidelines and LIFESKILLS Posters - Contemporary Cartoon Design

English versions (2 large posters, 18 LIFESKILLS Posters): $39.95
Spanish version (1 large poster, 18 LIFESKILLS posters): $32.95



The ITI Lifelong Guidelines call for Trustworthiness, Truthfulness, Active Listening, No Put-Downs, and Personal Best. What is Personal Best? The LIFESKILLS poster set provides colorful definitions and examples. Set includes a Lifelong Guidelines poster, a Personal Best Clubhouse poster (18" x 22" each), and posters for each of the 18 LIFESKILLS (8.5" x 11" each). LIFESKILLS include such traits as Cooperation, Responsibility, Initiative, & Problem-Solving. Artwork is whimsical, action oriented, and multi-ethnic. Ideal for incorporating character education. Also available in Spanish.

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Kovalik, Susan, and Associates

Lifelong Guidelines and LIFESKILLS Posters - Garden Design

Susan Kovalik & Associates
$32.95



If you like the set of garden motif notecards, you will love this beautiful poster set. Each design has been enlarged with the LIFESKILL highlighted for easy reading from anywhere in your classroom. These can be especially useful if your yearlong theme is about gardens. One large 18" x 22" & eighteen 8" x 11" LIFESKILL posters.

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Kovalik, Susan, and Associates

Lifelong Guidelines and LIFESKILLS Posters - Single Poster

Susan Kovalik & Associates
$12.50



Did you ever wish you could enlarge the LIFESKILLS magnets to a poster size? This poster lists the Lifelong Guidelines and LIFESKILLS with their definitions all on one 18" x 22" laminated poster. Display it in the hallway, office, lunchroom, classroom, or home.

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Kovalik, Susan, and Associates

LIFESKILLS Activity Cards

Susan Kovalik & Associates
Set of 18: $36.00



These handy cards are an essential classroom resource. Each of the LIFESKILLS is featured and lists three important reasons for use, real-life examples, literature links, multiple classroom activities, and hints for using the LIFESKILLS at home. A useful tool at any stage of ITI implemention. Each 8" x 11" card is brightly printed on two sides and arranged in an easy-to-use format.

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LIFESKILLS Bookmarks

Susan Kovalik & Associates
Set of 24: $10.00



Your students (and teachers) will enjoy these colorful bookmarks depicting the 18 LIFESKILLS and 5 Lifelong Guidelines. The playful animals will follow you through your adventures in reading. Set of 24.

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Kovalik, Susan, and Associates

LIFESKILLS: Creating a Class Family

Susan Kovalik & Associates
$29.95


Research conclusively shows how learning is accelerated by building a sense of community in the classroom. Join this two-teacher team and their 60 students—grades 4 - 6— for a look at what a multi-age ITI class family looks like and how to create one in your own classroom. (17 mins., DVD)

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Kovalik, Susan, and Associates

LIFESKILLS Magnets

Susan Kovalik and Associates
One Magnet $1.95 each (100 or more, $1.75 each)




Display the Lifelong Guidelines and LIFESKILLS on your filing cabinet or refrigerator for handy reference with this attractive postcard-size magnet. Trimmed in green and fuschia, the character traits and behaviors that describe respectful relationships in ITI schools are presented for teaching and reviewing. (Every teacher and family will want one. They make great appreciation gifts for volunteers, guests, and school board members.)

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Kovalik, Susan, and Associates

LIFESKILLS Notecards

Susan Kovalik and Associates
$16.95



These lovely notecards with a garden motif each feature a separate LIFESKILL on a cream background. Use them to write to friends or family, or thank a student or co-worker for good use of a LIFESKILL! Set of seventeen on high quality paper with matching envelopes, suitable for framing.

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Kovalik, Susan, and Associates

LIFESKILLS Vinyl Banner

Susan Kovalik and Associates
$60.00

Display the Lifelong Guidelines and LIFESKILLS in style with our beautiful vinyl banner. This convenient size (48" x 16") is easy to hang anywhere and is printed in four vibrant colors on trim cut white vinyl. Available by special order.

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Kovalik, Susan, and Associates

Mission Addition: Mastery Through Integration

Susan Kovalik & Associates
$21.95



Can your students master their addition skills in a concentrated period of time? Follow 85 second-graders for two days as they are taught five new learning strategies to enhance their ability to add. Using the ITI model you will see how to layer your teaching techniques through art, music, drama, and physical movement. Watch as these students build their confidence in math by learning strategies to master addition. (18 mins., DVD)

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Kovalik, Susan, and Associates

One-Day Makeover for Your ITI Classroom

Susan Kovalik & Associates
$21.95



Join veteran ITI teacher/administrator, Dottie Brown, as she transforms a stark classroom into a bodybrain-compatible learning space. Listen and watch as she analyzes the function for each space and decides how to arrange furniture to meet that need. See the simple strategies she uses so that the classroom promotes cooperation, looks beautiful, is calming and focused, and reflects the topic under study. She did it in one day and so can you! (14 mins., DVD)

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Kovalik, Susan, and Associates

Sign On with the Lifelong Guidelines and LiFESKILLS through American Sign Language

Susan Kovalik & Associates
$21.95


In today's ever changing society, learning a new language can be fun, exciting, and valuable. In Sign On you will join students from the Colorado School for the Deaf and Blind as they teach your class the gift of American Sign Language. Watch as the children demonstrate how to sign the Lifelong Guidelines and LIFESKILLS with accuracy. Soon your students will be on their way to learning a new language. (22 mins., DVD)

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Kovalik, Susan, and Associates

Spyglass Series in VHS or DVD format

Susan Kovalik & Associates
Series of 4 Spyglass-V: $71.95
Series of 4 Spyglass-D: $71.95





The four titles in this series are: Agenda, Being There, Enriched Environment, and Writing Procedures. Each video/DVD presents an overview of the subject and how to implement the techniques to create the ultimate learning environment where academic achievement can increase. Real-life demonstrations by SK&A Associates interacting with the classroom students.

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Kovalik, Susan, and Associates

Writing Procedures: Spyglass Series in VHS or DVD format

Susan Kovalik & Associates
$21.95




Part of the Spyglass Series of four, this one in the series demonstrates how to select and write procedures for frequently-occurring activities such as how to work together in your Learning Club, what to do when you've finished your assignment (individually or as a group), transition times, entering the room in the morning, leaving at the end of the day, going for lunch, returning to the classroom, going on a study trip, and more.

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Lawrence, Margaret

Earthshakers, Top Blowers and High Rollers

Margaret Lawrence
$32.95


Have you ever wanted a more creative way to convey the scientific data and terminology of the earth's catastrophic events to your students? Written and illustrated by Margaret Lawrence, a former science teacher from California, Earthshakers, Top Blowers, and High Rollers offers a creative narrative for the scientific descriptions of earthquakes, volcanoes, and tsunamis in a whimsical and memorable way. K-6 students will enjoy reading about the adventures of Bo, Nigel, and Tickle Annie as they discover the rich scientific data of three of the most cataclysmic powers on earth (152 pages).

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Lewis, Barbara A.

The Kid's Guide to Service Projects: Over 500 Service Ideas for Young People Who Want to Make a Difference

Barbara A. Lewis
$16.95



Kids, pick any topic that interests you, whether it be animals, environment, crime, politics, or whatever. Use this resource to guide you to simple service projects you can do or to larger projects that may involve entire groups or communities. With the guidance of this wonderful handbook, you can start making a difference today! (175 pages)

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Lowery, Larry

Thinking and Learning: Matching Developmental Stages with Curriculum and Instruction

Dr. Larry Lowery
$9.95


A concise description of the evolving thinking processes of children, this is a handy tool at school and district levels for examining curriculum content and determining what is age appropriate and thus understandable for our students (rather than something to be memorized). Learn why much of the content of our textbooks is wildly inappropriate! Should be mandated reading for curriculum and test makers. (98 pages)

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