Alphabet Sevens Series

In this book, Sue Cowley offers teachers a practical and easy to read guide to the subject of differentiation. She explains a wide variety of techniques and strategies that teachers can use immediately in their classrooms, to help all their students learn more effectively. Sue offers advice on using targets and timing, tips on creating groups for differentiated learning, thoughts on developing higher order thinking for all your students, and much much more.  This book will help you gain a fresh insight into a complex topic, and learn how to differentiate more effectively, without spending lots of extra time on planning and preparation. This mini guide is written in Sue's much-loved honest and straight talking style. No theory, no jargon, just down to earth techniques that really work. Whatever age students you teach, your classroom practice will benefit from the strategies and techniques that she reveals here. Read Sue's concise guide now and find out how to get all of your students learning. Sue Cowley is the author of over 25 teaching books, including the international best seller, 'Getting the Buggers to Behave'. Her author website is www.suecowley.co.uk.

In this brand new 'at a glance' guide, Sue Cowley introduces teachers to the key principles of Positive Behaviour Management - her 'Seven C's'. This book offers practical and realistic strategies that you can use to improve behaviour in your classroom and your school - immediately. Whatever age group you teach, her ideas will help and inspire you. Sue Cowley is renowned among both new and experienced teachers for the honest and helpful nature of her advice. In this book, she condenses all her expertise and experience into a mini guide which is quick to read and indispensable to own. Whether you're brand new to the profession, or you've been teaching for years, this book will give you useful and creative strategies for managing behaviour, and a boost to your classroom management skills.  Although written by a UK author, this book will be applicable to teachers right around the world.

In this book, Sue Cowley offers teachers a practical and easy to read guide to the subject of group work. She explains a variety of strategies that teachers can use immediately in their classrooms, to help all their students work more effectively in groups. Sue offers advice on using group work for the right reasons and on helping students take on different roles within groups. She examines the rights and responsibilities required for great group work, offers routines and structures for helping group work run smoothly, and shows you how to give your students the richest possible learning experience. This book will help you gain a fresh insight into a key teaching technique. You will learn how to use groups more effectively and, through doing so, enhance learning for all your students. This mini guide is written in Sue's much-loved honest and straight talking style. No theory, no jargon, just down to earth techniques that really work. Whatever the age of students or the subject you teach, your classroom practice will benefit from the strategies and techniques that she reveals here. Read Sue's concise guide now and find out how to get all your students learning well in groups.

In this short book, Sue Cowley gathers together a huge variety of techniques that will all boost reading for pleasure. She explains a range of approaches that teachers, practitioners and parents can use with their children, to help them become highly motivated readers. Sue examines the best ways to support emerging readers and to build reading expertise. She gives ideas for engaging students with different kinds of texts, and for creating an environment that will inspire a love of reading. Sue also examines ways to harness the power of emotions and experiences to get all of your children reading for pleasure. This mini guide is written in Sue's much-loved honest and straight talking style. No theory, no jargon, just down to earth approaches that really work. Whatever age of children you teach, your students will benefit from the strategies and techniques that she reveals here. Read Sue's concise book now and get all of your students to build a lifelong love of reading.

In this concise guide, Sue Cowley shares a wealth of strategies for helping your students become better writers. She gives practical advice on building the skills, techniques and attitudes needed to be a successful writer. She examines ways to give young writers a sense of purpose, and an authentic audience. She looks at the importance of structures in building confidence for young writers. She examines how you can help your students develop a unique writing style, and looks at the best ways to assess their writing. She also offers a range of ideas for stimulating and inspiring your students, so that they feel highly motivated to write. This mini guide is written in Sue's much-loved honest and straight talking style. Her focus is on practical tips and realistic advice that you can use in your classroom immediately. Read Sue's short guide now and find out how to help your students develop into confident, successful young writers.

In this concise guide, Sue Cowley shares a wealth of strategies for creating a great early years setting. Whether you work in a nursery, a preschool, a nursery or reception class, or as a childminder, this book will help you improve and develop your practice. In this book Sue gives practical advice about clarifying a vision for your setting, and communicating it to others. She explores ways to give a voice to children, staff and parents. She examines the critical importance of speaking and listening in early learning and development, and gives advice on great verbal and non-verbal communication. In this guide Sue explores ways to use a variety of resources, approaches and techniques for play and learning. She also gives crucial advice to help your setting remain sustainable and viable in the long term. This mini guide is written in Sue's much-loved honest and straight talking style. Her focus is on practical tips and realistic advice that you can use to develop and improve your setting right away. Read Sue's short guide now and find out how to create the best possible early years setting for your children.