The Power to Save a Life Jacob Chastain grew up in an environment filled with drugs and violence. Inside the home that should have felt safe, fear and anxiety were the desperate norm. Stability and security eluded him as he was shuffled between family and friends that would take him in. But at school, things were different. There, day after day, year after year, Chastain's teachers saved him. Teach Me, Teacher is the true story of a childhood marked by heartache--a story that may be similar to that of the children sitting in your classroom. It's the story that shaped Jacob Chastain into the educator he is today. Lessons learned from his experiences as a child and as a growing educator offer reflections on the trials and triumphs facing teachers and students everywhere. From these lessons, we learn that one's darkest moments can ultimately lead to a meaningful and fulfilling life when someone cares enough to step in and make a difference. Written in celebration of teachers and the power of education, Teach Me, Teacher affirms that you have the power to save a life. "Jacob Chastain pours his heart out on the pages of Teach Me, Teacher by sharing his personal journey through childhood trauma. His message that "action is the antidote to suffering" is a powerful reminder to us all to do more, be more, understand more, and care more for our students." --Kim Bearden, co-founder and executive director, The Ron Clark Academy, author of Talk to Me "Teach Me, Teacher is one of the most courageous, heartbreaking, hopeful books I've ever read." --Regie Routman, author of Literacy Essentials "Jacob Chastain's raw honesty is something that we need more of in the education world." --Halee Sikorski, A Latte Learning "Teach Me, Teacher is both an uplifting memoir and a message to all of us in education of the power we have to build relationships and make a difference for all of our students." --Dr. Sue Szachowicz, senior fellow, Successful Practices Network "Jacob Chastain takes us on a transformational journey where past and present converge into possibility. His story of resilience and hope is a celebration of the impact each of us can have when professional purpose leads the way." --Dr. Mary Howard, author of Good to Great Teaching

This book is about four best friends going out on the lake on a ski boat and being pulled by a rope on an innertube in the water. They also have jetskis on the trailer. They scuba dive , eat oysters swim all day. Play with kites to see who can fly theres the highest. They even set up to sleep over night on the beach. Mr. White is Duke and Daves father he is great. He is always doing things for his sons on the week-end. The kite flying was so much fun the wind had picked up and i thought for awhile i was going to loose it. It actually seemed to have a motor on it. i got to see this most beautiful expensive Yacht on the water as well. it must have cost over a million of dollars. They had two younge girls riding their two seater jet ski like we were. It was an awsome day. We had hot dogs and hamburgers while Duke and Mr. White had oysters on the half shell they looked gross to me. I do not believe we will ever forget this summer camping trip!

Prepare your child for kindergarten with this easy-to-use guide for parents. This resource includes theme-based units that focus on skills and objectives from prekindergarten to the beginning of kindergarten. It also includes 9 weeks of engaging and relevant lessons that support content learning in social studies, writing, reading, science, math, and art. This resource makes summer learning fun by incorporating everyday family activities that are easy for parents to implement. This standards-based resource also addresses shifts in Common Core and other state standards, and the parental-support tools will help parents prepare their children for academic success.

Summer Blast is a fun and effective workbook designed to prepare students for fourth grade. This easy-to-use workbook makes at-home learning quick and easy with daily practice activities. In 9 weeks, students will review the essential reading, writing, and math skills learned in third grade. Watch as students build confidence and develop critical-thinking skills with effective independent learning activities.Parents appreciate the teacher-approved activity books that keep their child engaged and learning. Great learning boost for students who need extra practice, want to get ahead, or prevent summer learning loss. Includes easy to follow instructions, an answer key, and supportive family activities.Teachers trust the standards-based activities to reinforce learning and address learning gaps. The easy-to-use workbook prepares students to successfully transition to fourth grade.

Eliminate summer learning loss with this easy-to-use resource for parents. Keeping the skills your child learned in kindergarten sharp while on break from school will help his or her first grade year get off to a great start. This standards-based tool provides 9 weeks of engaging and relevant lessons that support content learning in social studies, writing, reading, science, math, and art. This resource makes summer learning fun by incorporating everyday family activities that are easy for parents to implement. This standards-based resource also addresses shifts in Common Core and other state standards, and the parental-support tools will help parents prepare their children for academic success.

Summer Blast is a fun and effective workbook designed to prepare students for second grade. This easy-to-use workbook makes at-home learning quick and easy with daily practice activities. In 9 weeks, students will review the essential reading, writing, and math skills learned in first grade. Watch as students build confidence and develop critical-thinking skills with effective independent learning activities.Parents appreciate the teacher-approved activity books that keep their child engaged and learning. Great learning boost for students who need extra practice, want to get ahead, or prevent summer learning loss. Includes easy to follow instructions, an answer key, and supportive family activities.Teachers trust the standards-based activities to reinforce learning and address learning gaps. The easy-to-use workbook prepares students to successfully transition to second grade.

Summer Blast is a fun and effective workbook designed to prepare students for fifth grade. This easy-to-use workbook makes at-home learning quick and easy with daily practice activities. In 9 weeks, students will review the essential reading, writing, and math skills learned in fourth grade. Watch as students build confidence and develop critical-thinking skills with effective independent learning activities.Parents appreciate the teacher-approved activity books that keep their child engaged and learning. Great learning boost for students who need extra practice, want to get ahead, or prevent summer learning loss. Includes easy to follow instructions, an answer key, and supportive family activities.Teachers trust the standards-based activities to reinforce learning and address learning gaps. The easy-to-use workbook prepares students to successfully transition to fifth grade.