Andy Sweet is a kid without much going for him. His classmates have dubbed him "Duct Tape" because his tattered discount-store sneakers are held together with...you guessed it, duct tape. He can't escape the bullying. Andy's luck changes after he finds a $20 gold piece on the stream bed while swimming with his sister in a stream near their home. Andy later buys a $1 souvenir treasure map at the county fair. The map shows the route to the "lost treasure" of the notorious outlaw Jesse James. Andy can't help but wonder: is there a link between the "fake" treasure map and the gold coin? He is determined to find out.
Three hilarious, original tales of some not-so-scary mythical fire-breathing
beasts. Each title is vividly illustrated, and is clearly laid out with speech
bubbles to aid the narrative flow. Developed in conjunction with reading
experts at the University of Surrey.
Three original stories about wizards for children just beginning to read. Find
out how magic helps Marvin the Miser become more generous, helps Egbert lose
the lump on his nose and cheat a band of thieves out of their ill-gotten
gains! Usborne Young Reading has been developed with reading experts from
Roehampton University.
Here is a new edition of the basic introduction to the practice of Steiner's ideas in education. The authors explain Waldorf's innovative approaches to child development and education and discuss the way it works in the classroom. The authors cover festivals, child development, early-years education, the upper school, environmental education, and much more.This is one of the best introductions to Waldorf education for parents who are exploring methods of education for their children.
Focusing on the origins and evolution of Steiner education, this book delves into Waldorf pedagogy and its implementation in various global educational contexts. It incorporates key research to illustrate how the original principles from the first Waldorf school have been adapted over time, providing insights into the practical applications of this unique educational philosophy in contemporary settings.
This book offers a comprehensive exploration of Steiner or Waldorf pedagogy and practice in schools. Drawing on key research, it traces the origins of Steiner education from the original Waldorf school and shows how this approach has since been adapted and applied in educational settings around the world. Outlining the educational philosophy of Steiner education, the book considers its unique features, such as its commitment to a pedagogical anthropology that takes the whole developing human being into account – body, mind and spirit – and the developmental approach that arises out of this. It sets out the specific curriculum and teaching approach alongside vignettes of teaching and learning situations adopted in Steiner educational settings to show how the approach works in practice. Offering a critical perspective on this teaching style, Rawson examines the contributions that Steiner education has made in different cultures and looks towards future developments in China and other Asian countries. Considering all aspects of Steiner education, this book is essential reading for anyone wanting to understand the fundamental elements of this approach and its continuing relevance within the educational landscape.
In Zeiten globaler Migration wird das Thema der Sesshaftigkeit zum prekären kulturgeschichtlichen und pädagogischen Problem, geht es dabei doch nicht nur um eine entscheidende Wende in der Menschheitsentwicklung, sondern um eine Frage, die auch unsere heutige Lebensform angeht. Martyn Rawson erschließt zum einen wenig bekannte, aber pädagogisch fruchtbare Weltgegenden wie die Osterinsel, zum anderen geht er vielschichtig auf die pädagogischen Implikationen für den Geschichtsunterricht ein. Das entscheidende Verbindungsglied zwischen der Menschheitsentwicklung und der Entwicklung der Jugendlichen ist die Suche nach Identität – ein immer brisantes Jugendthema und ein zentraler geistesgeschichtlicher Gegenstand.
