Disconnect

GPS for Success Tool #2 is disconnect: pledge to leave outside distractions behind while in class or doing homework. For more tips and tools for being a successful student, see Becoming a Master Student and the rotating titles in the library's GPS for Success display. 

Becoming a Master Student
by Dave Ellis
Find it in the library at call number LB1049 .B436 2011

Skeptic

An engaging scientific and educational publication that aims to promote science-based knowledge and the healthy skepticism of ideas, concepts and theories.

Skeptic
The current issue of Skeptic is located in the Reading Area of the Library. Back issues of all our magazines are located along the back wall of the library and circulate for one week at a time. Electronic access to Skeptic is available through the Full-text and Print Magazines link, available on our homepage.

Welcome to the Aquarium

A longtime teacher talks about life in the classroom and her views on child development. If nothing else, it has a wonderful cover of young person artwork. Be sure to also check out To Be and To Have if you like kids and/or movies.

Welcome to the Aquarium
by Julie Diamond
Find it in the Library at call number LB1733 .D53 2008

Whatever It Takes

How can poor kids compete with their more privileged peers? One man's efforts in Harlem involve changing their schools, neighborhoods and even the way their parents raise them.

The resulting Harlem Children’s Zone has received lots of media attention, including a piece by This American Life.

Whatever It Takes
by Paul Tough
Find it in the Library at call number HC79 .P63T68 2008

Making Toys for Infants & Toddlers

Loaded with creative ideas to keep little ones enjoying themselves for hours without breaking the bank.

Making Toys for Infants & Toddlers: Using ordinary Stuff for Extraordinary Play
by Linda Miller and Mary Jo Gibbs
Find it in the Library at call number LB1029 .T6M53 2002

Young Children

YC is the journal of the National Association for the Education of Young Children and is filled with news items relevant to the field, research updates, tips and best practices.

Young Children
by the National Association for the Education of Young Children
The current issue of Young Children is located in the Reading Area of the Library. Back issues of all our magazines are located along the back wall of the Library and circulate for one week at a time.

Ultimate Chinese

Learn the basics of the most widely spoken language in the world with the Living Language Ultimate Chinese course. Includes numerous audio CDs and a study guide to help get you on your way.

Other languages in the series available from the Library include Arabic, Italian, Spanish, French and Japanese.

Ultimate Chinese
by Living Language (a company)
Find it in the Library's Audio collection at call number PL1112.5 .C54 2004

The Hobart Shakespeareans

Featuring Rafe Esquith, the teacher in Teach Like Your Hair's on Fire, this film follows his class as they get turned on to Shakespeare and other topics kids usually find boring.

The Hobart Shakespeareans
directed by Mel Stuart
Find it in our Video Collection at call number LB1563 .L68H63 2006

Teach Like Your Hair’s on Fire

The maestro behind successful 5th-grade classroom 56 in central LA explains how he gets his students fired up!

Teach Like Your Hair’s on Fire
by Rafe Esquith
Find it in the Library at call number LB41 .E48 2007

Buffett & Gates Go Back to School

The world’s two richest men take questions from students at the University of Nebraska.

Buffett & Gates Go Back to School
by Joel Geyer
Find it in our Video Collection at call number HF5386 .B8 2006

To Be and To Have

A captivating French documentary that shows a remarkable teacher at work. If you like kids, teaching or foreign films then this is for you.

To Be and To Have
directed by Nicolas Philbert
Find it in our Video collection at call number LB2832.F8E87 2004