New Releases by Bob Sornson

When Eli's neighbor hurts his ankle, he needs help! Eli steps up and walks Mr. Hawthorne's dog every morning and every afternoon, on sunny days and even on the gray wet days. When the other neighbors learn that Mr. Hawthorne has twisted his ankle, they want to help as well. In Eli's neighborhood, people show up to help each other.

When the new girl arrives at their classroom she is shy and unsure around the other kids. So Kiara and her friends decide to help Callie learn to feel special and safe in their class. With a little effort from her new friends, Callie is offered the gift of trust

The Virtues and Values Series helps children grow in emotional intelligence by introducing essential virtues through heartwarming, relatable stories. Each book highlights a key value-- encouraging kids to understand, reflect on, and live out these lessons in their everyday lives.Book 3: Wrapped in Kindness - Kids Learning to Notice Kindness follows Ozzy as he navigates a rough day. When everything seems to go wrong, his mother gently wraps him in love and kindness, helping him recognize all the people who supported him throughout the day. This touching story inspires young readers to notice the kindness around them and nurtures a spirit of gratitude for the care they often overlook.

When Eli and Ozzy accidentally knock down Clara at school they are given a chance to learn to see other people with greater RESPECT. With the help of Mrs. Shoma the boys take a respect walk, and it opens their eyes to the amazing stories of the people around them. Eli and Ozzy is book two in the Virtues and Values series.

A children's book about Kids Learning About Gratitude. In "Grumpy or Grateful," young readers are taken on an inspiring journey of discovery and appreciation. In this heartwarming children's book, the young protagonists find themselves facing challenges that provide them with valuable opportunities to learn about the power of thankfulness. As they navigate through exciting and relatable experiences, they begin to understand the importance of recognizing the blessings in their lives. Through captivating storytelling and enchanting illustrations, "Grumpy or Grateful" gently introduces children to the concept of expressing gratitude for the people, moments, and wonders that enrich their world. Parents, teachers, and caregivers will find "Grumpy or Grateful" to be a valuable tool for instilling essential values in children. It sparks meaningful conversations about empathy, compassion, and the joy of giving thanks. As young readers immerse themselves in this delightful tale, they are inspired to cultivate an attitude of gratitude that will positively influence their relationships and perspectives throughout life. "Grumpy or Grateful" is a touching and timeless tale that leaves a lasting impression on young minds. It encourages children to cherish life's precious gifts and celebrates the boundless joy that comes from embracing a grateful heart.

Pressured by standardized testing and rigid pacing guidelines, many schools are forced to cover too much content too quickly, without being able to meet the needs of individual students. In this powerful book from acclaimed author and presenter Bob Sornson, you’ll learn how shifting from curriculum-based instruction to competency based, personalized learning can help students become more successful, confident, and engaged learners. Each chapter is easy to digest and provides compelling research, strategies, and anecdotes to inspire conversation and action. This second edition provides updated statistics and examples of schools successfully using competency based learning models to help you bring about meaningful change. Teachers, administrators, and community leaders will all find practical resources and a clear rationale for transforming our current educational system into a new, dynamic model of teaching and learning.

After Emily asks her big sister what the word "empathy" means, she decides to pay closer attention to others during her day. What she learns will change the way she looks at her world!

This book offers a careful look at how we came to have our traditional education system, and how it met the needs of a different time. By looking back at the past we can take on the task of change without casting blame, but with understanding. We will consider the systems design of the curriculum driven one-size-fits-all educational model, why it no longer meets our needs, and how to devise a system which can deliver a better future for our children and for ourselves as educators.

Support and assess the learning of essential skills needed for students' mathematics success! Created to support College and Career Readiness and other state standards, this resource is a great tool for educators. This must-have professional book allows teachers to systematically monitor students' progress toward proficiency in every essential skill. The 250 activities provide a rich menu of math learning experiences, which includes the use of manipulatives, activities, exploration, inquiry, and play. Digital resources are also provided and include student activity pages and teacher resources.

How do you react when you or your friend is mistreated by a peer? Do you speak up or do you stand by? Learn what Wendy does when two classmates treat her disrespectfully and how she teaches one of them not to be a bystander. It's Time to Stand Up and Speak Up! For Yourself and Others will demonstrate to readers how to deal with difficult bullying situations in a respectful and safe manner. "Most students find themselves in the bystander role at some point, and they need to have the confidence to do the right thing. This book is a great tool for teaching students what they should do when they need to Stand Up and Speak Up for themselves or someone else. The book uses situations students face on a regular basis to teach them a positive problem-solving technique." - Sue Fitzsimonds, teacher, counselor, author

Transform your K-3 classrooms into effective centers of learning! This book shows how you can rediscover the joy of teaching and help children fall in love with learning in the era of standards and accountability. Follow the journey of a teacher as she works through the challenges of formative assessment and responsive instruction to discover the practices that will help her students succeed, including how to: Set clear, attainable learning outcomes Make teaching responsive to the whole child Monitor student progress toward essential skills Build a truly positive classroom and school culture

When Pete starts at a new school, he soon finds out that being a bystander to bad behavior is not tolerated.

If you're an educator or a parent, this book is a must-read. Develop school cultures where students feel safe, connected, and ready to learn. The easy-to-read storytelling style of Dr. Sornson's latest book, Creating Classrooms Where Teachers Love to Teach and Students Love to Learn, captures the essence of using Love and Logic to build successful school cultures. Learn to set limits in the classroom without anger. Create a culture of learning among faculty and parents. Build strong connections between home and school. Enjoy stories that illustrate the practical application of Love and Logic.

Each year thousands of young children come to school without good early learning experiences and are unprepared for school learning activities. Others have experienced physical or emotional setbacks that make learning difficult and frustrating. In Preventing Early Learning Failure, expert educators describe practices that can help children find success in school. Topics include a look at what's important in reading and math; the nature of true learning disabilities; and problem solving using the Instructional Support Team model, with a report on an elementary school that has adopted that model and changed the lives of many at-risk learners. Other chapters report on basic sensory skill development at the kindergarten level, and reflect on the concepts and practices that make a difference in the lives of young learners. The authors examine four programs, including the widely heralded Success for All program, that show promise in helping children get ready for early learning success. The authors also describe effective preschool programs and principles, and they look at how an awareness of multiple intelligences and individual learning needs can be useful. Three of the chapters include stories that illustrate some ways to prevent failure. One story describes a classroom teacher who learned to think differently about student behavior, another describes innovative ways a school dealt with three "problem" children, and the third tells about the productive relationship of a young boy, his mother, and his teacher. We cannot afford to let children in the early years of school fall into a pattern of failure that will affect them, their families, and their communities throughout a lifetime. Preventing Early Learning Failure offers practical approaches to help develop every child's capacity for learning and ensure that no child will be left behind. Note: This product listing is for the Adobe Acrobat (PDF) version of the book.