Books with author Katherine Leiner

A sunny Saturday at the park becomes a rather hilarious nightmare when Mr. Murphy's class has a party for their pets and, OH NO!! they act like animals! When the very well planned party becomes an afternoon of craziness. the students ultimately learn a valuable lesson about those special creatures we hold in our hearts. Written in honor of Mr. Murphy's actual second grade class, each student is represented in the book with his or her pet or hoped-for pet. Mr. Murphy's Class Has a Party is a delightful read for anyone of any age who loves animals and delights in their uniqueness.

Teacher Guide for Book 2 of the Principles of Mathematics - Biblical Worldview Curriculum for junior high! Here at last is a math curriculum with a biblical worldview focus that will help students understand why they’re learning what they’re learning, and ultimately why math matters, how to apply what they’re learning outside a textbook, and, above all, see God’s handiwork in math and His creation. The resources in the Teacher Guide will help students master and apply the skills learned in the Student Textbook. What does this workbook include? Worksheets, Quizzes, and Tests: These perforated, three-hole punched pages help provide practice on the principles taught in the main student text. Answers Keys: The answers are included for the worksheets, quizzes, and tests found in this Teacher Guide. Schedule: A suggested calendar schedule is provided for completing the material in one year, though this can be adapted to meet individual student needs. Are there any prerequisites for this course? This curriculum is aimed at grades 6-8 (pre-algebra), fitting into most math approaches the year or two years prior to starting high school algebra. If following traditional grade levels, Book 1 should be completed in grade 6 or 7, and Book 2 in grade 7 or 8. [Book 2] It is strongly recommended that students complete Book 1 before beginning Book 2: Principles of Mathematics- Biblical Worldview Curriculum as math builds on itself. Students don’t just learn how to manipulate numbers on paper, but starting with arithmetic and laying the groundwork for geometry and algebra (covered in year 2), this curriculum both firms up the foundational concepts and prepares students for upper-level math in a logical, step-by-step way that helps students understand concepts, build problem-solving skills, and see how different aspects of math connect.

Teacher Guide for Book 1 of the Principles of Mathematics - Biblical Worldview Curriculum for junior high! Math is a real-life tool that points us to God and helps us explore His creation, yet it often comes across as dry facts and meaningless rules. Here at last is a curriculum that has a biblical worldview integrated throughout the text and problems, not just added as an afterthought. The resources in the Teacher Guide will help students master and apply the skills learned in the Student Textbook. What does this Teacher Guide include? Worksheets, Quizzes, and Tests: These perforated, three-hole punched pages help provide practice on the principles taught in the main student textbook. Answer Keys: The answers are included for the worksheets, quizzes, and tests found in this Teacher Guide. Schedule: A suggested calendar schedule is provided for completing the material in one year, though this can be adapted to meet individual student needs. There is also an accelerated schedule for completing the material in one semester. Are there any prerequisites for this course? This curriculum is aimed at grades 6-8, fitting into most math approaches the year or two years prior to starting high school algebra. If following traditional grade levels, Book 1 should be completed in grade 6 or 7, and Book 2 in grade 7 or 8. In Book 1 students should have a basic knowledge of arithmetic (basic arithmetic will be reviewed, but at a fast pace and while teaching problem-solving skills and a biblical worldview of math) and sufficient mental development to think through the concepts and examples given. Typically, anyone in sixth grade or higher should be prepared to begin. The focus of the course is actually learning math for life, not simply preparing to pass a test.

Experience the difference understanding the principles of mathematics can make! Now that you know the core principles of arithmetic and geometry, you’re ready to move on to learning advanced skills that will allow you to explore more aspects of God’s creation. In Book 2, the focus is on the essential principles of algebra, coordinate graphing, probability, statistics, functions, and other important areas of mathematics. [General structure] This is the second year of a two-year math program designed to give students a firm mathematical understanding, both academically and spiritually. The curriculum consists of the Student Textbook and the Teacher Guide. The textbook contains the text, and the teacher guide contains all the worksheets, quizzes, and tests, along with an answer key and suggested schedule. [Grade level] This curriculum is aimed at grades 7-8 (pre-algebra); however, there is plenty of material to engage older students as well who want to understand the principles of mathematics from a biblical worldview. Students should have complete Book 1 of this course or have equivalent knowledge before beginning. See the “About This Curriculum” section inside for more information. [Features] Biblical Worldview: Discover how the very existence of math proclaims the faithfulness of God...and experience the joy of using math to explore God’s creation. Solid Foundation for High School Math and Real Life: Don’t let high school math intimidate you! By understanding the principles of math, you’ll be prepared to see the purpose and understand the mechanics of high school math concepts. History, Science, and Real-Life Connections: Explore exponential growth, interest rates, music, force, motion, genetics, and more. Math is much more than meaningless bookwork...and now at last you can learn it that way! [Where to go from here] Upon completion, students should be prepared to begin or return to any high school algebra course.

Written by a psychotherapist for her children. The Gifts of Autism is a tool to help facilitate conversations about the possible strengths of those on the autistic spectrum and is a vital resource for helping to build self esteem and self awareness in children on the autistic spectrum. Written to help children (aged 4-12) think about and connect with their experiences, this book The book includes questions and worksheets that can be explored with the child to help support self awareness.

Parent and teachers want children to grow up to be happy and self sufficient, but when we have children with special needs, sometimes it seems like the work becomes so much about putting in scaffolding that we forget to celibate the strengths that are already there. Of course it's important to understand our needs and challenges, but if what we do well needs to be acknowledged first and foremost in order for their to be any chance at success.