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This index by Goetting, Richard, Curry, and Miguez makes access to material and answers about the Newbery and Caldecott medal books and honor books quick and easy. It is a practical, useful tool for finding current information and is written specifically for librarians and teachers.

In order to locate the award-winning books and information with ease, the index is arranged in alphabetical order by subject heading. The subject headings are based on the Library of Congress Subject Headings. Literary genre headings such as historical fiction, mystery fiction, and adventure fiction, as well as form headings, such as biography and poetry are incorporated. Each entry includes author, title, and date of the Newbery or Caldecott award.

Newbery and Caldecott award books are an important part of every child’s literature learning experience. These books stay in print longer than other children’s books and are of higher demand and interest. With this new tool, all educators can promote learning with these books quickly and easily. ... Read more

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Each chapter defines a separate developmental period and contains approximately 10 fingerplays or action rhymes appropriate for that age. Included among the 100 examples are those especially suited for E.S.L. (English as a Second Language) students and for special needs children. Also included is a subject and first-line index of 3,000 additional fingerplays and action rhymes you will find in collected editions. ... Read more

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Helping pupils with special educational needs relies on sound assessment. Based on years of research at the University of Aston, the "Aston Index" is a comprehensive battery of tests for screening and diagnosing language difficulties. It provides the teacher with a complete profile of the pupil's underlying ability and attainment in different skill areas. A thorough understanding of the needs and difficulties of individual children is offered - a sound basis for planning a programme of remedial work. The battery of 16 tests enable the teacher to examine the pupil's strengths and weaknesses in visual and auditory discrimination, motor co-ordination, written language, reading and spelling, and to measure an individual pupil's general underlying ability and attainment with reference to the child's mental age and attainment relevant to their age. ... Read more

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This is an easily administered rating scale for use in the first half-term of school entry. It provides a standardized screening procedure to identify and monitor those children at risk of having or developing special educational needs, as well as a numerical "baseline" for evaluating subsequent progress. The profile describes individual strengths and weaknesses which can be related to class or school performance, and helps to pinpoint areas where special individual or whole-class provision may be appropriate. ... Read more