Simply Too Much Homework!
What Can We Do?
Vera Goodman
Published by Reading Wings Inc. - 2007
HOMEWORK IS OUT OF CONTROL! Today more than ever students and parents are stressed by the dramatically increasing demands of homework. Vera Goodman makes the case that homework is not only of questionable value, but that expecting students to "do school" all day, as well as evenings and holidays, can have serious negative consequences. It's time we discussed alternatives.
What important activities are you sacrificing to homework? Read this book and learn how to help stop homework madness.
ISBN: 978-0-9699938-5-8
Status: AVAILABLE
Category: BUSINESS / HOW TO
Price: $19.95
Binding: softcover
Length: 88 pages
Simply Read!
Helping Others Learn to Read
Vera Goodman
Published by Reading Wings Inc.,
Re-titled, Revised & Reprinted 2005
Previously titled Reading is More Than Phonics!
This book is based on the premise that effective reading
involves more that a knowledge of phonics and that too much
emphasis on 'sounding out' can interfere with fluency and
comprehension. Experience is presented as a key to literacy
in children and adults. The book is packed with ideas and
strategies that will make practicing with a developing reader
enjoyable and successful. Currently in use in schools across
Canada as a teachers' resource book. Video "Coaching
Young Readers" also available.
Simply Write!
Practical Advice for Personal and Family Writing
Vera Goodman
Published by Reading Wings Inc. - 2005
This groundbreaking book presents simple ways to give writing amore central place in your own life and in that of your family. It examines ways that teachers and parents can work together to promote writing. When their writing is celebrated, students benefit by choosing to use writing to become more self-confident, thoughtful, creative and curious. Everyone who reads this book will feel inspired to start writing.