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New Kid in School
Using Literature to Help Children in Transition
Debra Rader and Linda Harris Sittig
Foreword by Robert R. Spillane
Pub Date: February 2003, 208 pages
Paperback: $23.95, ISBN: 0807743143
Cloth: $46, ISBN: 0807743151
 
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"This book is a practical, thoughtful, inspiring catalogue of the issues that affect all children on the move—and their parents too."
—Robert R. Spillane, Regional Education Officer, Office of Overseas Schools, U.S. Department of State "I am always looking for tools to make a difference in the lives of young people. In this volume, Debra Rader and Linda Sittig bridge the gap from theory to practice by using literature in the classroom to address key issues of the 21st century. A must for serious, caring educators."
—David C. Pollock, Executive Director of Interaction International Inc., Houghton, New York This book provides educators and support staff with viable and inspired ways to meet the particular needs of children in transition. This ground-breaking volume provides a model of transition education that can be used in all elementary schools—public, independent, and international—and is easily integrated into an existing curriculum. The authors have chosen quality children's literature as a springboard for learning about transitions and have developed excellent follow-up activities to use in the classroom and creative ideas for cross-curricular connections. Appendices include Children's Literature Resources, Suggested Resources Related to Transition, and Tips for Parents. |
