We added some new books to our library collection over the summer. Borrow these books and find what’s new in our library effective September 2024!

Challenging Behaviour edited by Charis L. Wahman and Janice K. Lee

“It’s estimated that roughly 10-14% of children from birth to 5 years old demonstrate serious behavioral concerns resulting in significant impacts their learning and social interactions.

This book contains articles accompanied by questions to prompt deeper thinking on the content. This book will help childhood educators, teachers, families and readers:

• Build trust and connections with children
• Highlight evidence-based positive behavior intervention and support strategies
• Aim to prevent suspension, expulsion, and other punitive discipline
• Implement effective teaching strategies for social and emotional skills children can use instead of challenging behavior
• Show to adapt practices to consider the cultures and contexts of children

With this resource, fully see and hear children as you honor and support their well-being, as well as your own.” – Publisher’s Description

Teacher Well-Being in Early Childhood: A Resource for Early Care and Education Professionals by Angela C. Baum and Kerrie L. Schnake

A teacher’s well-being has a powerful impact on their work with children, families and colleagues as well as the overall quality of the program they are delivering.

“This book focuses primarily on the field of early childhood care and education and discusses:

• The concept of well-being and how it applies specifically to teachers of young children
• Rationale and guidance for integrating teacher well-being content into both pre-service and in-service professional learning environments
• Implications of and connections between teacher well-being, equity and social justice
• Examples of well-being programs that have been implemented
• Policies and practices that are necessary to embed well-being culture into early care and education programs” – Publisher’s Description

EdTech Essentials: 12 Strategies for Every Classroom in the Age of AI by Monica Burns, 2^nd edition

Monica Burns creates a powerful guide to incorporate EdTech skills and strategies across all grade levels and subject areas.

“This second edition is now updated and expanded to help educators meet the needs of students amid the proliferation of tools that leverage AI, the easy access we all have to chatbots, and the clear need for educators and students to understand the implications of AI. Readers will gain practical advice on:

• Navigating online spaces effectively
• Curating resources to support every student
• Generating ideas and resources with artificial intelligence
• Evaluating digital content with an AI mindset
• Exploring the world with students
• Collaborating across digital spaces
• Creating multimodal artifacts of learning

Each chapter explains why the skill or strategy is essential, including supporting research, classroom examples, guiding questions for planning and reflection, and suggested websites and digital tools for classroom use. The book also includes access to downloadable forms to help you set goals, assess your progress and equip your EdTech tool belt.” – Publisher’s Description

More Ramped-up Read Alouds: Building knowledge and boosting comprehension by Maria Walther

“Backed by latest research, this indispensable guide equips educators with the knowledge and tools to make read alouds a cornerstone of their teaching practice. This must-have resource for Prek-5 teachers, librarians, schools and districts goes beyond the basics. It empowers educators to elevate their read alouds, offering strategies to broaden students’ content knowledge, expand vocabulary and boost listening comprehension. Each read-aloud experience features:

• Standards-based learning targets
• Key vocabulary words with kid-friendly definitions
• Effective questioning techniques
• Innovative reading response ideas
• Targeted extension activities to enhance the experience for upper elementary learners

Looking to create joyful, enriching reading experiences that will lead to endless possibilities? Search no further! It’s time to make interactive read alouds a non-negotiable part of the day and watch learners soar.”- Publisher’s Description

The Choreography of Presenting: The 7 Essentials Abilities of Effective Presenters by Kendall Zoller, 2^nd edition

“In the choreography of presenting, global consultant and educator, Kendall Zoller reveals the common “dance steps” effective presenters employ to create optimum learning environments for their audiences. Following the 7 Essentials Abilities of Effective Presenters Framework and emphasizing the importance of planning and flexibility, this thoroughly updated edition includes:

• A new chapter on how to use the crucial first 5 minutes of any presentation to establish credibility, build connections and gauge group dynamics
• A timely new chapter on designing and facilitating impactful and memorable virtual presentations
• A new chapter on the structure of presenting, from gathering intel to design with an inward look at yourself
• Planning tools to prepare presentations with the audience in mind while also leaving room for spontaneity, improvisation, and necessary detours
• Personal reflections, case studies, practice prompts and chapter summaries.”

Written in a welcoming and humorous style, this guide enscapulates the skills, knowledge and abilities that effective presenters rely on a ignite their participants’ passion for learning.”  – Publisher’s Description

Loose Parts in Action: The Essential How-to Guide by Lisa Daly

Loose Parts in Action provides specific instructions and a step-by-step process for infusing loose parts into early learning environments, to make implementing loose parts simple and approachable for educators in programs of all types. With Loose Parts in Action, anyone can bring the beauty and imagination rich possibilities of loose parts to their program to spark children’s curiosity and learning.

Learn how to:

• Foster children’s engagement and learning with loose parts
• Make a plan to incorporate loose parts into your program
• Collect loose parts, including involving families and community resources
• Attractively display and store loose parts

Includes interactive opportunities such as reflections, exercises, action plans and assessment tools to help you adapt loose parts to your own setting.” – Publisher’s Description

Be sure to also check out the rest of the Loose Parts series of books in our collection.

O’Canada Lightbox Series

“This series invites readers on a journey across Canada, exploring:

• Symbols
• Geography
• Economy
• History
• Cultural groups of each province and territory

Interesting facts and stunning visuals help bring the people and places of Canada to life.” – Publisher’s Description

The Decoda Library is open to all adults in BC. We will mail the loans to you for free. Register to borrow. To request any of the new titles, log into your library account and place the titles on hold. Or, send an email to library@decoda.ca.