Author: Gerald Klickstein
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN: 0199711291
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 357
Book Description
In The Musician's Way, veteran performer and educator Gerald Klickstein combines the latest research with his 30 years of professional experience to provide aspiring musicians with a roadmap to artistic excellence. Part I, Artful Practice, describes strategies to interpret and memorize compositions, fuel motivation, collaborate, and more. Part II, Fearless Performance, lifts the lid on the hidden causes of nervousness and shows how musicians can become confident performers. Part III, Lifelong Creativity, surveys tactics to prevent music-related injuries and equips musicians to tap their own innate creativity. Written in a conversational style, The Musician's Way presents an inclusive system for all instrumentalists and vocalists to advance their musical abilities and succeed as performing artists.
The Musician's Way : A Guide to Practice, Performance, and Wellness
Author: Gerald Klickstein
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN: 0199711291
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 357
Book Description
In The Musician's Way, veteran performer and educator Gerald Klickstein combines the latest research with his 30 years of professional experience to provide aspiring musicians with a roadmap to artistic excellence. Part I, Artful Practice, describes strategies to interpret and memorize compositions, fuel motivation, collaborate, and more. Part II, Fearless Performance, lifts the lid on the hidden causes of nervousness and shows how musicians can become confident performers. Part III, Lifelong Creativity, surveys tactics to prevent music-related injuries and equips musicians to tap their own innate creativity. Written in a conversational style, The Musician's Way presents an inclusive system for all instrumentalists and vocalists to advance their musical abilities and succeed as performing artists.
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN: 0199711291
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 357
Book Description
In The Musician's Way, veteran performer and educator Gerald Klickstein combines the latest research with his 30 years of professional experience to provide aspiring musicians with a roadmap to artistic excellence. Part I, Artful Practice, describes strategies to interpret and memorize compositions, fuel motivation, collaborate, and more. Part II, Fearless Performance, lifts the lid on the hidden causes of nervousness and shows how musicians can become confident performers. Part III, Lifelong Creativity, surveys tactics to prevent music-related injuries and equips musicians to tap their own innate creativity. Written in a conversational style, The Musician's Way presents an inclusive system for all instrumentalists and vocalists to advance their musical abilities and succeed as performing artists.
I Think, I Am
Author: Louise Hay
Publisher: Hay House, Inc
ISBN: 140192364X
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
Best-selling author Louise L. Hay has spent her life teaching people that their thoughts create their lives, and she has written numerous books for adults that have helped them discover their own self-worth. Similarly, Louise has always believed that if children could learn the power of their thoughts early on, their journey through life would be happier and more rewarding, with fewer struggles along the way. In this new book, Louise teaches boys and girls about the importance of affirmations—the thoughts and words we use in our daily lives that express what we believe to be true. Within these pages, there are wonderful examples of kids turning "negative" thoughts such as worry, anger, and fear into positive words and actions that express joy, happiness, and love. There are also tips that show children how they can apply affirmations to their daily lives. Vibrant illustrations and simple text make these concepts easy to understand for even the youngest child. Parents and children will have so much fun learning about the power of positive affirmations and what a difference they can make!
Publisher: Hay House, Inc
ISBN: 140192364X
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
Best-selling author Louise L. Hay has spent her life teaching people that their thoughts create their lives, and she has written numerous books for adults that have helped them discover their own self-worth. Similarly, Louise has always believed that if children could learn the power of their thoughts early on, their journey through life would be happier and more rewarding, with fewer struggles along the way. In this new book, Louise teaches boys and girls about the importance of affirmations—the thoughts and words we use in our daily lives that express what we believe to be true. Within these pages, there are wonderful examples of kids turning "negative" thoughts such as worry, anger, and fear into positive words and actions that express joy, happiness, and love. There are also tips that show children how they can apply affirmations to their daily lives. Vibrant illustrations and simple text make these concepts easy to understand for even the youngest child. Parents and children will have so much fun learning about the power of positive affirmations and what a difference they can make!
The Positive Affirmation Handbook
Author: Jaime Wishstone
Publisher: Jaime Wishstone
ISBN:
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 238
Book Description
The Positive Affirmation Handbook is a comprehensive guide to using positive affirmations to attract wealth, health, love, joy, and abundance into your life. With over 5,000 affirmations for every situation, this book is designed to help you transform your thoughts and beliefs and manifest your desires with the power of the law of attraction. Whether you're looking to improve your finances, boost your health, attract a loving relationship, or feel more joy and fulfillment, "The Positive Affirmation Handbook" has an affirmation for every goal and aspiration. Each affirmation is designed to help you align your thoughts and energy with your desired outcome and to help you overcome any limiting beliefs or negative thought patterns that may be holding you back. In addition to the affirmations, the book also includes tips and guidance on how to use affirmations effectively, and how to incorporate them into your daily routine. With "The Positive Affirmation Handbook" as your guide, you'll have everything you need to tap into the power of positive thinking, and create a life that's filled with abundance and joy
Publisher: Jaime Wishstone
ISBN:
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 238
Book Description
The Positive Affirmation Handbook is a comprehensive guide to using positive affirmations to attract wealth, health, love, joy, and abundance into your life. With over 5,000 affirmations for every situation, this book is designed to help you transform your thoughts and beliefs and manifest your desires with the power of the law of attraction. Whether you're looking to improve your finances, boost your health, attract a loving relationship, or feel more joy and fulfillment, "The Positive Affirmation Handbook" has an affirmation for every goal and aspiration. Each affirmation is designed to help you align your thoughts and energy with your desired outcome and to help you overcome any limiting beliefs or negative thought patterns that may be holding you back. In addition to the affirmations, the book also includes tips and guidance on how to use affirmations effectively, and how to incorporate them into your daily routine. With "The Positive Affirmation Handbook" as your guide, you'll have everything you need to tap into the power of positive thinking, and create a life that's filled with abundance and joy
Culturally Responsive Teaching and The Brain
Author: Zaretta Hammond
Publisher: Corwin Press
ISBN: 1483308022
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 290
Book Description
A bold, brain-based teaching approach to culturally responsive instruction To close the achievement gap, diverse classrooms need a proven framework for optimizing student engagement. Culturally responsive instruction has shown promise, but many teachers have struggled with its implementation—until now. In this book, Zaretta Hammond draws on cutting-edge neuroscience research to offer an innovative approach for designing and implementing brain-compatible culturally responsive instruction. The book includes: Information on how one’s culture programs the brain to process data and affects learning relationships Ten “key moves” to build students’ learner operating systems and prepare them to become independent learners Prompts for action and valuable self-reflection
Publisher: Corwin Press
ISBN: 1483308022
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 290
Book Description
A bold, brain-based teaching approach to culturally responsive instruction To close the achievement gap, diverse classrooms need a proven framework for optimizing student engagement. Culturally responsive instruction has shown promise, but many teachers have struggled with its implementation—until now. In this book, Zaretta Hammond draws on cutting-edge neuroscience research to offer an innovative approach for designing and implementing brain-compatible culturally responsive instruction. The book includes: Information on how one’s culture programs the brain to process data and affects learning relationships Ten “key moves” to build students’ learner operating systems and prepare them to become independent learners Prompts for action and valuable self-reflection
My Words Roar!
Author: Mary DiPalermo
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781338244700
Category : Emotions
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
"Sometimes our ideas and feelings are just too powerful to hold inside. Our thoughts rush out, but not always in the right way or the right time. In this sweet, funny tale, a child discovers a simple way to manage those emotions and ideas, and how to wait for the best moment to share them!"--Page 4 of cover.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781338244700
Category : Emotions
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
"Sometimes our ideas and feelings are just too powerful to hold inside. Our thoughts rush out, but not always in the right way or the right time. In this sweet, funny tale, a child discovers a simple way to manage those emotions and ideas, and how to wait for the best moment to share them!"--Page 4 of cover.
Identity Safe Classrooms
Author: Dorothy M. Steele
Publisher: Corwin Press
ISBN: 1452230900
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 233
Book Description
This practitioner-focused guide to creating identity-safe classrooms presents four categories of core instructional practices: Child-centered teaching ; Classroom relationships ; Caring environments ; Cultivating diversity. The book presents a set of strategies that can be implemented immediately by teachers. It includes a wealth of vignettes taken from identity-safe classrooms as well as reflective exercises that can be completed by individual teachers or teacher teams.
Publisher: Corwin Press
ISBN: 1452230900
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 233
Book Description
This practitioner-focused guide to creating identity-safe classrooms presents four categories of core instructional practices: Child-centered teaching ; Classroom relationships ; Caring environments ; Cultivating diversity. The book presents a set of strategies that can be implemented immediately by teachers. It includes a wealth of vignettes taken from identity-safe classrooms as well as reflective exercises that can be completed by individual teachers or teacher teams.
Fair Isn't Always Equal
Author: Rick Wormeli
Publisher: Stenhouse Publishers
ISBN: 1571104240
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 233
Book Description
Differentiated instruction is a nice idea, but what happens when it comes to assessing and grading students? What's both fair and leads to real student learning? Fair Isn't Always Equal answers that question and much more. Rick Wormeli offers the latest research and common sense thinking that teachers and administrators seek when it comes to assessment and grading in differentiated classes. Filled with real examples and "gray" areas that middle and high school educators will easily recognize, Rick tackles important and sometimes controversial assessment and grading issues constructively. The book covers high-level concepts, ranging from "rationale for differentiating assessment and grading" to "understanding mastery" as well as the nitty-gritty details of grading and assessment, such as: whether to incorporate effort, attendance, and behavior into academic grades;whether to grade homework;setting up grade books and report cards to reflect differentiated practices;principles of successful assessment;how to create useful and fair test questions, including how to grade such prompts efficiently;whether to allow students to re-do assessments for full credit. This thorough and practical guide also includes a special section for teacher leaders that explores ways to support colleagues as they move toward successful assessment and grading practices for differentiated classrooms.
Publisher: Stenhouse Publishers
ISBN: 1571104240
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 233
Book Description
Differentiated instruction is a nice idea, but what happens when it comes to assessing and grading students? What's both fair and leads to real student learning? Fair Isn't Always Equal answers that question and much more. Rick Wormeli offers the latest research and common sense thinking that teachers and administrators seek when it comes to assessment and grading in differentiated classes. Filled with real examples and "gray" areas that middle and high school educators will easily recognize, Rick tackles important and sometimes controversial assessment and grading issues constructively. The book covers high-level concepts, ranging from "rationale for differentiating assessment and grading" to "understanding mastery" as well as the nitty-gritty details of grading and assessment, such as: whether to incorporate effort, attendance, and behavior into academic grades;whether to grade homework;setting up grade books and report cards to reflect differentiated practices;principles of successful assessment;how to create useful and fair test questions, including how to grade such prompts efficiently;whether to allow students to re-do assessments for full credit. This thorough and practical guide also includes a special section for teacher leaders that explores ways to support colleagues as they move toward successful assessment and grading practices for differentiated classrooms.
Instant Happy Notes
Author: Sourcebooks
Publisher: Sourcebooks Fire
ISBN: 9781402238260
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
What can brighten the day more than an unexpected happy message? Instant Happy Notes provides 101 sticky notes designed to share the smiles. Self-adhesive and perforated, these notes can be peeled off one at a time and posted anywhere a grateful recipient will see them-- mirror, door, TV, car window, desk. Packaged in an innovative sticky note format unlike any other happiness book, Instant Happy Notes offers 101 mini-messages of joy and has the power to instantly boost anyone's happiness. Packed full of quotes, doodles, coupons, and thoughts, it's a small book of stickies that creates a big impact on happiness.
Publisher: Sourcebooks Fire
ISBN: 9781402238260
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
What can brighten the day more than an unexpected happy message? Instant Happy Notes provides 101 sticky notes designed to share the smiles. Self-adhesive and perforated, these notes can be peeled off one at a time and posted anywhere a grateful recipient will see them-- mirror, door, TV, car window, desk. Packaged in an innovative sticky note format unlike any other happiness book, Instant Happy Notes offers 101 mini-messages of joy and has the power to instantly boost anyone's happiness. Packed full of quotes, doodles, coupons, and thoughts, it's a small book of stickies that creates a big impact on happiness.
You're So Nice, Baby
Author: Molly Dresner
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1510765441
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 16
Book Description
What a world we would live in if we taught our children how NICE they are from the very start! You’re So Nice, Baby is a unique board book that teaches tots to use their body through positive affirmations. It is never too early to teach little ones the power that they hold. All babies and toddlers will test us, the boundaries, and their own capabilities; this book guides them in the right direction. Look at those hands baby, Ready to help and hold You have NICE hands baby, Hands that do as they’re told! Your baby will learn about his or her body parts and their functions through sing-song rhythm and rhyme. Molly Dresner uses encouraging language and repetition to reinforce these big life lessons in a sweet and simple package that everyone will love!
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1510765441
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 16
Book Description
What a world we would live in if we taught our children how NICE they are from the very start! You’re So Nice, Baby is a unique board book that teaches tots to use their body through positive affirmations. It is never too early to teach little ones the power that they hold. All babies and toddlers will test us, the boundaries, and their own capabilities; this book guides them in the right direction. Look at those hands baby, Ready to help and hold You have NICE hands baby, Hands that do as they’re told! Your baby will learn about his or her body parts and their functions through sing-song rhythm and rhyme. Molly Dresner uses encouraging language and repetition to reinforce these big life lessons in a sweet and simple package that everyone will love!
Just Because I Am
Author: Lauren Murphy Payne
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781631980602
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
Young children need support and encouragement as they learn to value themselves and recognize their own worth--"not because of the things I do, not because of what I look like, not because of what I have . . . just because I am." This book of sweet, simple affirmations for children helps them respect their bodies, acknowledge their own needs, and name their feelings. Just Because I Am invites little ones to love, accept, and feel good about themselves exactly as they are. A special section for parents, teachers, and caregivers includes activities and discussion questions to use with children.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781631980602
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
Young children need support and encouragement as they learn to value themselves and recognize their own worth--"not because of the things I do, not because of what I look like, not because of what I have . . . just because I am." This book of sweet, simple affirmations for children helps them respect their bodies, acknowledge their own needs, and name their feelings. Just Because I Am invites little ones to love, accept, and feel good about themselves exactly as they are. A special section for parents, teachers, and caregivers includes activities and discussion questions to use with children.