Lifeskills [Paperback]

Judy Eacker (Author), Sally Johnsen (Author), Lesley Vandordrecht (Author), Russ Eacker (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 1, 1996

What are the characteristics of people you respect and admire? Our goal is to frame for our students those behaviors that are positive and productive. Our personal commitment is to "walk the talk" as educators and parents. Putting lyrics and music to these skills can only enhance their familiarity and enjoyment. Sing along with us as we learn to respect ourselves and others.

This book is a companion to the LIFESKILLS CD.

Editorial Reviews

Review

LIFESKILLS have totally changed the complexion of my classroom. I can't imagine ever teaching without them again. -- Kari Kling, Scottsdale, AZ

The songs are so much fun and they have great value as a teaching tool in the classroom. -- Pattie Mills, Santa Cruz, CA

About the Author

Judy Eacker, Sally Johnson, and Lesley VanDordrecht were all elementary school teachers who were introduced to LIFESKILLS by Susan Kovalik through her Integrated Thematic Instruction model. As a team, they worked to develop a curriculum that wove the LIFESKILLS into their daily lessons.

Knowing that music and rhyme are powerful learning tools, they suggested that their musician husbands help create and record these songs. The lyrics are designed to help children remember and apply the concepts of LIFESKILLS for success today and all throughout their lives.

Judy Eacker is now an educational consultant for Susan Kovalik & Associates and does LIFESKILLS trainings throughout the country.

Russ Eacker, composer of most of these LIFESKILLS tunes and lyrics, has had three-part harmonies in his head for as far back as he can remember. Growing up with a father who performed with such stars as Roy Rogers, Johnny Cash, and the Sons of the Pioneers developed Russ' love of singing and sense of rhyme. He and his wife, Judy, own and operate the Bar G Chuckwagon in Cedar City, Utah, where Russ sings and plays the bass fiddle with the Bar G Wranglers.

Product Details

• Paperback: 36 pages
• Publisher: Vision Books Intl; Pap/Cas edition (November 1, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1565500598
• ISBN-13: 978-1565500594
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #10,377,355 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)