Atticus Hobart couldn't feel lower. He's in love with a girl who doesn't know he exists, he is the class bully's personal punching bag, and to top it all off, his dad has just left the family. Into this drama steps Mr. Looney, a 77-year-old substitute English teacher with uncanny insight and a most unconventional approach to teaching. But Atticus soon discovers there's more to Mr. Looney's methods than he'd first thought. And as Atticus begins to...

"Are you concerned that middle school will wreak havoc on your tween's well-being and sense of self? Wondering how you can ward off the decline in confidence research shows kids experience during these vulnerable years? Seeking strategies that will help your child emerge from middle school with even more resilience than when they started? From the author of Middle School Matters, which set up kids in grades 6 8 to thrive by developing social, emotional,...

Introduces Luke Reynolds, who has the insider facts on the most proficient method to make companions, deal with bullies, and have a magnificent time in the middle school.

"An empowering guide for parents and teachers seeking a positive, practical alternative to the confusion and struggles of middle school" --

"Book for middle school educators that focuses on building respectful and compassionate school environments and addresses prejudice, anger, exclusion, and bullying among students. Research-based lessons in the book teach students how to accept differences, resolve conflicts, stand up for others, and prevent peer bullying. Digital content includes student handouts"--

"Middle school students will be fully engaged with this series of age appropriate stories and games that will sharpen vocabulary, reading, discovery skills, and more! Solidify reading and word skills ; Expand vocabulary ; Develop fluency in writing ; Dive deep into middle school curriculum."--Publisher description.

"Hundreds of user-friendly lesson plans help teachers build attitudes of respect and caring, reduce problem behaviors, empower students to solve problems, and educate the whole child socially, emotionally, and academically. The lessons' literature-based connections allow teachers to "build in" rather than "add on" social-emotional learning (SEL) as part of the daily curriculum. Each resource guide offers: - Monthly themes focused on emotions, empathy,...

Presents numerous ways to engage adolescents in active music making that is relevant to their lives so that they may be more apt to continue their involvement with music as a lifetime endeavor. --from publisher description

"Like Amy Benjamin's other books, this one is easy to read and simple to implement. It demonstrates that you can manage the complexities of differentiated instruction -- and save time -- by using technology as you teach. It showcases classroom-tested activities and strategies which are easy to apply in your own classroom."