Books constitute capital. A library book lasts as long as a house, for hundreds of years. It is not, then, an article of mere consumption but fairly of capital, and often in the case of professional men, setting out in life, it is their only capital.
Thomas Jefferson
“We shouldn't teach great books; we should teach a love of reading.”
-- B. F. Skinner
Roald Dahl
"Matilda" is is a wonderful book for reading aloud in a primary school classroom. It's imaginative and exciting, and will certainly engage your class. Children are captivated by precocious Matilda, fall in love with Miss Honey and are infuriated at The Trunchbull and Matilda’s frustrating parents.
There are so many teaching opportunities using Roald Dahl's fabulous book, and Pivotal kids has compiled 45 links to lesson plans, activities, worksheets, printables and more.,,
8 quizzes
2 reading/literature units
4 Worksheets and cross curricular activities
6 teacher guides and lesson plans
2 study guides
6 Vocabulary & Word Puzzles both online and printable
2 biography/bibliography
1 book report
3 sets of material on the characters of the book
3 sets of material on the movie
8 sets of questions about the content and comprehension
(Pivotal Rewards Club members get a 10% discount off the price)
101 Secrets of Highly Effective Speakers: Controlling Fear, Commanding Attention
Ron L. Krannich
Controlling fear. Commanding attention
...covers every aspect of public speaking, and should go a long way in reassuring novices they are adequately prepared. -- Today's Librarian
The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore
William Joyce
The book that inspired the Academy Award–winning short film. From New York Times bestselling author and beloved visionary William Joyce, this is a modern masterpiece, showing that in today’s world of traditional books, eBooks, and apps, it’s story that we truly celebrate—and this story, no matter how you tell it, begs to be read again and again. => http://bit.ly/QgZvhg
The CSIRO Total Wellbeing Diet - Fast and Fresh Recipes
introduction by Manny Noakes ; photography by Chris Chen and Alan Benson
Australia's favourite weight-loss program
The CSIRO Total Wellbeing Diet has already inspired thousands of Australians to lose weight and improve their overall health. This new collection of recipes based on the scientifically proven program offers 120 new ideas for making mouth-watering meals in no time at all.
These are must-have recipes for those already using the diet, and a delicious introduction to a healthy eating plan for those trying the diet for the first time.
Highlights include- quick and flavoursome lunches with more appeal than the humble sandwich, fast, simple dinners the whole family will enjoy for those busy weeknights, plenty of ideas for fabulous salads and vegetable dishes to expand your repertoire, easy options for entertaining, plus blokey favourites and hearty one-pot dishes. Lose weight and boost your vitality while enjoying the pleasures of good food.
“We read to know we are not alone. “
-- C.S. Lewis
by Leo Babauta
The author writes, "At the heart of this simple book lies the key to many of the struggles we face these days, from being productive and achieving our goals, to getting healthy and fit in the face of fast food and inactivity, to finding simplicity and peace amidst chaos and confusion. That key is itself simple: focus. Our ability to focus will allow us to create in ways that perhaps we haven't in years. It'll allow us to slow down and find peace of mind. It'll allow us to simplify and focus on less-on the essential things, the things that matter most. -> http://bit.ly/SAGcvZ
“A children's story that can only be enjoyed by children is not a good children's story in the slightest.”
― C.S. Lewis
“A children's story that can only be enjoyed by children is not a good children's story in the slightest.”
― C.S. Lewis
" ... kids function best when they're real clear about exactly what's expected of them ..."
