In this narrative, the main character, Hunter, learns what it means to be safe on the playground. Readers join Hunter as he interacts with friends and teachers during a spring day outside on the playground. Hunter, as well as young readers and listeners, learns the importance of basic rules, such as waiting your turn and playing safely. The gorgeous illustrations and relatable text are sure make this book a hit with readers.

It's the first day of school, and it's Haley's first time on a school bus. Haley is both nervous and excited about the new experience. Luckily, her big brother, Jacob, and the bus driver Ms. Lopez, are there to teach her all about the rules of the school bus. Young readers and listeners will follow along on the ride as Haley learns important rules, such as buckling up and not distracting the driver. The relatable characters are presented with manageable text and colorful illustrations, which is sure to thrill young readers.

It's the first day of school! Abby is excited to meet her new teacher, Mr. Bauer, and learn all about her new classroom. The first day is a big day to learn the rules of the classroom. Readers and young listeners will follow along as Abby and her friends learn how to behave in class, while having fun. The gorgeous illustrations are paired with manageable text to make this narrative both an enjoyable read as well as a memorable learning experience.

Young readers and listeners alike will enjoy visiting a school library with the main character, Rashid. This book explains the importance of rules in the school library with manageable text, familiar situations, and adorable illustrations. The narrative covers several essential rules, including taking turns, respecting others, and cleaning up after yourself. Rashid and his classmates have fun and learn new things, all while following the rules of the library.

Our society has never been more diverse, and teachers need to be culturally responsive educators in order to be most competent. But being culturally responsive is no simple task. Promoting Language Through Physical Education makes that task easier. This text offers strategies that physical education teachers can use to integrate non-English speakers and Deaf children in their classes. Sign language and Spanish are used as examples of how teachers can integrate students of any language background into classes. The use of sign language and Spanish phrases not only enhances communication among students and between students and teachers but promotes learning, open-mindedness, and appreciation for other cultures. Physical education is the ideal setting for integrating other languages because play fosters language development; children interact so much with each other and have ample opportunity to express themselves in physical education. With this book, teachers can expertly guide that development--even if they don't have a Spanish-speaking or Deaf child in their class. Promoting Language Through Physical Education grounds teachers in the importance of language and the value of learning about other cultures. Teachers will also * use games and strategies that help them infuse language into their daily classes; * have access to Spanish and sign language dictionaries, with vocabulary organized by movement concepts, games, and activities; and * use a DVD-ROM to facilitate both their teaching and their students' learning. The DVD includes video footage of key physical education terms and common words and phrases in Spanish and American Sign Language. Students can follow along as teachers play the footage, thus taking pressure off teachers who are not familiar with sign language or Spanish. The DVD also contains reproducibles and assessment tools that teachers can print and use, saving preparation time. With this practical text, teachers can promote language development and cultural appreciation while offering developmentally appropriate games and activities for students from elementary grades through high school. The games and strategies blend into and enhance regular physical education curricula. And the book includes appendixes of resources that can augment students' learning and ability to overcome language barriers.

The first half of the book contains over 50 categories of school terminology. The last half of the book contains the same terminology arranged in alphabetical order so that the reader who needs a specific word can quickly locate it. Several choices of words and phrases are provided where appropriate to allow for regional variations. Use of this book with the Bilingual Dictionary of School Terminology (which contains sentence patterns), Reporting to Parents, Spanish for the School Nurse's Office, and School Office Spanish, for word and phrase substituions, will immeasurably mulitply the user's ability to communicate. This reference book is an invaluable resource for school personnel regardless of fluency level.

Using big books and student editions, historical events are presented within a chronological and geographical context. Students at every level learn about the significant people, places, and events that have shaped California and the entire country.