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Educational Disobedience: A Mom Who Became A Movement
In Educational Disobedience, Dr. Annise Mabry, tells a powerful and deeply personal story of how one mother’s determination to change her children’s educational future ignited a movement that transformed lives. What began as a homeschooling experiment for her two children evolved into a foundation that provides hope and opportunity for countless students failed by the traditional system. Mabry’s journey is a testament to the extraordinary impact of persistence and innovation in the face of an entrenched status quo.
The catalyst for Mabry’s mission comes in the form of a sobering statistic: every twenty-six seconds, a student in the United States drops out of high school. Appalled yet galvanized, she channels her initial success in guiding her own children and neighborhood kids to graduation into something far greater. Through sheer resilience, Mabry creates programs to help others reclaim their education. Her efforts reveal the possibility of meaningful change, even when society insists the system is beyond repair. The book doesn’t shy away from the grim realities of a flawed educational system. Yet, it is far from bleak. Educational Disobedience shines a bright light on solutions, proving there are alternatives for those who feel abandoned by the traditional mold. Mabry’s story challenges the ingrained belief that failing schools are an inevitability. It shows that, with courage and creativity, barriers can be broken, and lives can be rebuilt. Her work underscores that hope should never be the first casualty of a broken system.
This inspiring narrative is a beacon for families searching for alternatives to conventional schooling. Mabry’s approach demonstrates that homeschooling is not reserved for stay-at-home parents or the privileged few. Her journey dismantles preconceived notions, offering practical, motivational guidance for anyone feeling disheartened by the system’s limitations.
Educational Disobedience is essential reading for parents, educators, and policymakers alike. It’s an empowering reminder that defying the status quo is not just possible—it’s necessary. Mabry’s story is a call to action and a roadmap for those seeking to create a brighter, more inclusive future for students everywhere.
Pages: 170 | ASIN : B07F68481P
Mrs. Wiggles and the Numbers
When a sweet old teacher stands in her schoolhouse, she realizes she is all alone; her students have long since grown up. There was a breeze of magic that flowed through her schoolhouse, and all the numbers suddenly came to life around her. She once more had a class to teach!
All the numbers one to nine dance around and introduce themselves. When zero comes out, he is worried that no one wants him around, but Mrs. Wiggles and the rest of the numbers all show zero just how valuable and needed he is in the number world.
Mrs. Wiggles and the Numbers: Counting Book for Children, Math Read Aloud Picture Book is a whimsical and entertaining children’s book that will delight preschoolers through early elementary level kids. The lyrical prose in the story is told in makes it fun to read out loud, and the illustrations will keep everyone giggling. Each page has its number represented with items; for example, number two has two rubber duckies floating in the sink. Children will have fun searching each page to find the item that represents the number on the page.
Aside from teaching children about counting and numbers, this picture book has a wonderful lesson about how everyone has value and is important. There is a strong message of friendship and helping each other on these pages.
Mrs. Wiggles and the Numbers is a well-written and illustrated picture book for children ages baby to seven years old. It would make a wonderful addition to a classroom or home library.
Pages: 34 | ASIN : B0BRHNLL69
Think Unique
Think Unique, written by Ortal Green, co-founder of the Glittering Minds, is a workbook-style book designed to help teachers and parents learn the process and benefits of project-based learning (PBL). The author not only explains the rationale behind PBL, but she also leads readers through a series of reflections and questions that build the skills needed to effectively implement the strategy. Green suggests that using the methods outlined in her book, teachers will empower students to think more creatively and critically. The book is designed for the elementary classroom, but the concepts apply to students of all levels.
Think Unique is divided into four parts: “Understanding Creativity,” “Why You Need to Develop Your Creativity,” “All About PBL,” and “Practical Tools and Exercises to Develop Creative Thinking.” Each section builds upon the last, creating a step-by-step guide to the world of PBL. By the end of the book, you have a toolbox of authentic PBL activities you can use in your classroom.
The first two sections focus primarily on understanding your creative potential, even if you feel you have none. The last two sections focus on the strategies of PBL, focusing on the RIDER (Research, Incubate, Dream, Evaluate, Realize) method, and providing examples of how the RIDER method can be used in the classroom to facilitate higher thinking. By understanding that process, you will learn how to design each unit so that students are compelled to think beyond what’s right in front of them.
As an innovator in the field of education, Green challenges teachers to turn the traditional teacher-centered classroom into a more modern student-centered classroom that will foster innovative thinking through project-based learning. With the tools and tips in this workbook, you can learn to tap into your students’ full potential by teaching them how to think creatively.
Pages: 262 | ASIN : 0645224103
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