This teacher book will provide lots of laughs as well as some good insights into the nature, quirks and vulnerabilities of gifted kids. As a companion to the award-winning book titled Raisin' Brains: Surviving My Smart Family, it's a fun read that includes information about helpful teacher traits and much more. This book will be useful for teacher training with its extensive list of books and resources.
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"Rarely do I find an academic book that is a page-turner, but this one surely is! Karen and Tamara have addressed the identifying characteristics of gifted children through anecdotes that make the children come alive. At the same time, they provide excellent information for teachers on how to recognize salient characteristics and address gifted children's needs. This book is immensely readable but addresses the issues in an intellectually honest way. I know that my graduate students will love it, too." --Dr. Bonnie Cramond, Professor, Department of Educational Psychology and Instructional Technology Director, Torrance Center for Creativity and Talent Development
"This book reminds me of why I became a teacher and why I have spent my professional life advocating for more opportunities for creative and talented children. Reading it is like having a conversation with a dear, old friend about how to inspire curiosity, intensity, humor, and love of learning in all children." --Sally M. Reis, Ph.D., Distinguished Professor, Neag School of Education, University of Connecticut
"Isaacson and Fisher have contributed a refreshingly welcome perspective concerning the complexities of smart kids and the teachers who reach them. Their lively writing style, attention to important issues, and use of substantive examples offer the reader a wealth of practical knowledge and strategies for working with gifted youth. Quite simply, an enjoyable, enlightening, must read for educators and parents." --Marcia Gentry, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Associate Director, Gifted Education Resource Institute, Purdue University
"This book reminds me of why I became a teacher and why I have spent my professional life advocating for more opportunities for creative and talented children. Reading it is like having a conversation with a dear, old friend about how to inspire curiosity, intensity, humor, and love of learning in all children." --Sally M. Reis, Ph.D., Distinguished Professor, Neag School of Education, University of Connecticut
"Isaacson and Fisher have contributed a refreshingly welcome perspective concerning the complexities of smart kids and the teachers who reach them. Their lively writing style, attention to important issues, and use of substantive examples offer the reader a wealth of practical knowledge and strategies for working with gifted youth. Quite simply, an enjoyable, enlightening, must read for educators and parents." --Marcia Gentry, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Associate Director, Gifted Education Resource Institute, Purdue University
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NOT OUT OF PRINT,
This review is from: Intelligent Life in the Classroom: Smart Kids & Their Teachers (Paperback)
This is a great book for both parents and teachers. It is hilarious and educational, and I have recommended it to all of my teacher friends. I have bought the book on the publisher's website, and through Borders. I don't know why Amazon has it listed as out of print???
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As a teacher, are you curious about a slightly odd, quirky child in your classroom? Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
gifted kids, big dreamers, something about school, divergent thinkers Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Intelligent Life, Thomas Edison, Helen Keller, Advanced Studies, Beatrix Potter, Miss Fisher, Emily Dickinson, Erma Bombeck, Leonardo da Vinci, Marie Curie, Anne Sullivan, Intelligent Lije, Harriet Tubman, World War, Nikola Tesla Browse Sample Pages:
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As a teacher, are you curious about a slightly odd, quirky child in your classroom? Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
gifted kids, big dreamers, something about school, divergent thinkers Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Intelligent Life, Thomas Edison, Helen Keller, Advanced Studies, Beatrix Potter, Miss Fisher, Emily Dickinson, Erma Bombeck, Leonardo da Vinci, Marie Curie, Anne Sullivan, Intelligent Lije, Harriet Tubman, World War, Nikola Tesla Browse Sample Pages:
Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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