Ready to Learn: How to Overcome Social And Behavioral Issues in the Primary Classroom.

Jeanne Shub and Amy DeWeerd.

ISBN 10: 0325008752 / ISBN 13: 9780325008752

Published by Heinemann, Portsmouth, NH, 2006

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First Ed thus; First Printing indicated. Very Good+ in Wraps: shows only the most minute indications of use: just a hint of wear to extremities; mildest rubbing; former owner's name at front endpaper. Binding square and secure; text clean. Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 208pp. Textbook Paperback. Ready to Learn offers teachers and support staff a wonderful program to help with various everyday classroom behavioral, social and learning issues. It describes how to run the story telling metaphorical projects that students are sure to become involved with- kids likes stories and adventures and to feel capable and successful. This seems to be what this program is all about. I found that while reading this it seemed to me that the authors have put together something that many of us do everyday but we may lack a theme or link to tie things all together. The book provides a format and gives lots of descriptions of how this has played out in the classroom along with trouble shooting to help when one might have things come up or get stuck. Chapter 2 titled: Following a Class Through an Interplay Unit was just great. I could see the entire program conducted from the beginning to the end. The chapter describes how the teacher is able to addresses all sorts of classroom issues (disorganization, distracted students, uncooperative behaviors) through an adventure where the individual students and the classroom as a whole move through a knighthood tale. The students listen to a story, role play the story and then accomplish tasks each week to work toward being `knighted'. Challenges occured along the way- but eventually were worked out to where the students were able to support each other and feel successful. The classroom at the end of the unit was quite different from the one described at the beginning. The end of the unit culminates with a knighting ceremony. While reading the chapter- I felt as if I was a fly on the wall in the classroom- change the names and they were students I knew. It was truly magical to read! I would encourage any teacher or support staff to check this book out. I look forward to sharing it with teachers and support staff I work with in various special education programs. First Ed thus; First Printing indicated. Seller Inventory # 42069

Bibliographic Details

Title: Ready to Learn: How to Overcome Social And ...

Publisher: Heinemann, Portsmouth, NH

Publication Date: 2006

Binding: Paperback

Edition: 1st Edition

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Synopsis:

Ready to Learn offers teachers a way to help young children, including those with special emotional and behavioral needs, learn to treat classmates with kindness and respect....
- Helen Featherstone, Author of A Difference in the Family

I have seen this program in practice, and I am amazed at the outcomes ... I cannot imagine running an elementary school without Interplay.
- Mary Wagner
Principal, Green Meadow School, East Greenbush, NY

Do social and behavioral problems interfere with learning in your classroom? Do you have students who struggle to focus their attention, wait their turn, control their feelings, or monitor their own work? If so, Jeanne Shub and Amy DeWeerd can show you how to help these students become Ready to Learn.

Shub and DeWeerd have created a program called Interplay that helps children develop self - control, social skills, and problem - solving strategies. It involves metaphorical adventures built around stories, role playing, and structured tasks.Ready to Learn describes the research - based principles and strategies of Interplay and contains seven units, each focused on a particular learning skill such as attention, problem solving or self - control. With Shub and DeWeerd's techniques you'll both help students become motivated and energized to engage in the work of school, and learn how to develop the academic and social readiness of individual students while building community within the classroom.

Whether your classroom includes special - education students, students with learning disabilities and social impairments, or just a few kids who need to refocus their energies, Ready to Learn offers strategies that can transform your classroom and effective ways to address children's social and behavioral needs. Ready to Learn will guide you in creating a cooperative classroom environment in which students take responsibility for their own behavior and respect each other's efforts.

About the Author:

Jeanne Shub is a child psychologist specializing in learning and school - related problems. She has taught in the primary grades and been a school consultant supervising teachers, school psychologists, school social workers, and speech therapists. Jeanne created Interplay in 1983 and has led professional workshops on it throughout this country and abroad.