An indispensable survival guide and source of support, Help! My Teacher Hates Me! provides solutions and strategies for dealing with the problems and issues every student confronts in school.Taking a sensitive, kid-friendly, but no-nonsense approach, the book tackles an array of common and not-so-common problems, from teacher predicaments and report-card troubles to dealing with a fellow student with AIDS. It addresses tensions between friends, the great cheating dilemma, homework, family attention, sports and other extracurricular activities, and actual physical fears.The author, who specializes in helping teenagers explore sensitive and emotional issues, is a writer with a master's degree in counseling psychology. In this book, she is as accessible as a private counselor, ever willing to listen and ever knowledgeable in what to do. Whether the problem is small or large, she carefully outlines all the steps that should be taken to address it. It may feel like the end of the world, but it's not-HELP! has arrived. Selection of the Scholastic Book Clubs. Suitable for ages 9-14.
Meg F. Schneider Boeken
Learning Magazine’s Teacher’s Choice Award for the Family, Parenting Media Award, Foreword Magazine Book of the Year (Bronze), and Independent Publishers Book of the Year Award (finalist) highlight the acclaim for this insightful guide. It offers a clear and informative approach to parenting challenges, presenting a customizable solution for various situations. Experienced psychologist Virginia Shiller provides parents with straightforward instructions and twenty-one engaging sample reward plans based on behavioral principles. These plans address common issues like bedtime procrastination, sibling conflicts, and homework completion. Shiller emphasizes the importance of age-appropriate dialogue between parents and children regarding problem behaviors, making a clear distinction between rewards and bribery. The book enhances reward plans with creative interventions such as role-play, storytelling, and humorous reminders, empowering children rather than merely exerting control. Additionally, imaginative pull-out charts, awards, and certificates for children aged 3–12 can be personalized with colors, photos, and stickers. The extensive collection of reproducible charts makes this resource invaluable for both parents and professionals, ensuring effective engagement with children through positive reinforcement.
Includes:*750 must-know words*Engaging lessons to help you utilize words in context*55 practice quizzes to test your skills*Helpful tips and strategies for figuring out new words, roots, and more*Key words used on standardized tests like the SAT and GRE