The Book of Comic Prayer


Book Description

The Book of Comic Prayer takes a fresh look at prayer from an unexpected perspective: comic art, humor, and their relevance to today’s image-driven youth. Part explanation, part instruction, it explores the role of prayer and faith in mainstream and underground comics, and provides resources for incorporating comics and cartooning into curricula for children and youth. The Appendix includes an illustrated booklet created by one group of young people as a supplement to traditional forms of prayer and offers tips and tricks for creating books of comic prayer. The church has always used visual arts for prayer, worship, and education, and religious themes and figures still permeate popular culture. Comics, with their larger-than-life stories of villainy, morality, and heroism, have religious undertones ranging from explicit to metaphorical, offering opportunities to explore what post-modern prayer and faith look like and why they matter. Comics are inexpensive, accessible, and adaptable to church school, youth groups, Bible studies, prayer groups, camps, and VBS. There have been illustrated comic Bibles and religious books, but no single resource dealing with prayer’s individual and communal aspects as they relate to the comic art form. This is that book!




501 Writing Prompts


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"This eBook features 501 sample writing prompts that are designed to help you improve your writing and gain the necessary writing skills needed to ace essay exams. Build your essay-writing confidence fast with 501 Writing Prompts!" --




Do It Yourself Curriculum - Fun-Schooling with Minecraft


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Are your homeschooling a Minecraft player? Make Minecraft educational! >p>New Release Discount! Normal Price $34.50 Over 400 Pages of Homeschooling Activities! You can cover every required subject while giving your child freedom to be creative! This Do-It-Yourself Curriculum can provide 2 to 4 hours of homeschooling instruction each day! Are you homeschooling a child with symptoms of Dyslexia, ADHD, Asperger's Syndrome or Autism? This is the perfect homeschooling method for kids who don't sit still, unless they are playing Minecraft! Don't worry, your child will not be on the computer all day, 30 to 45 minutes will be just about perfect, when working in this curriculum journal. We also use the Dyslexie Font to make reading and learning easy for students with dyslexia. If your child can read and write on a second grade level they will be able to use this book as their primary curriculum. What ages? This curriculum is geared towards ages 9 to 12, but older and younger children can still use and enjoy the curriculum, by supplementing the program with library books, audio books, and documentaries on their level. Over 400 Pages of Homeschooling Activities! Reading Handwriting Creative Writing Spelling & Vocabulary Classical Literature Biographies Classical Music Mathematics Science History World Geography Social Studies & Current Events Computer Skills Building & Design Art, Drawing and Design Creative Comics Library Skills Unit Studies (based on the student's favorite topics) Action Steps: Go to the library or bookstore. Bring home a stack of at least EIGHT interesting books about these topics. Choose some that have diagrams, instructions and illustrations. Choose some books about science, history and social studies related to the topics you want to study. Recommended Educational Resources: A Computer and Your Own Minecraft World. Audio Books, Classical Literature or Heroes Now & Then* Story of the World for the Classical Child* Classical Music to help you relax while you work. Google Earth and a parent approved news source. Tutorials, Educational Movies & Documentaries A Math Curriculum like Life of Fred* or Math-U-See* Dyslexia Games* for struggling readers. If you have a child who struggles with reading, writing and spelling, please use 2 to 4 Dyslexia Games Worksheets everyday along with your Minecraft Curriculum. Buy the games at a discount here: www.DyslexiaGames.com If your child struggles with basic math skills, use the book Comic Book Math or Foundational Math Skills, by Sarah Janisse Brown. School Supplies Needed: Pencils, Colored Pencils, Gel Pens, Origami Paper, a Ruler * Optional Learning Programs FOR ALL AGES! Complete 5 pages each day if you are under 10 years old. Complete 10 pages each day if you are 10 to 17 years old. Created By: Sarah Janisse Brown & Isaac J. Brown Artwork by Isaac J. Brown & Tolik Trishkin. We use the Dyslexie Font by Christian Boer. Creative Writing Prompts by Isaac Brown, Emmie Palacio and Elizabeth Palacio The Thinking Tree Publishing Company, LLC FunSchoolingBooks.com-Copyright 2016







You Can Do It, Sam


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"Endearing characters add to the sweetness and fulfillment that younger children will identify with, making this third Sam and Mrs. Bear story quite a delicious morsel." — Kirkus Reviews "Little ones will find this both a suitable precursor to nap time and a spur to be brave and act generously — just like Sam." — Booklist Mrs. Bear and Sam are baking cakes for their friends.




Games for Writing


Book Description

A collection of games and activities designed to help children improve their writing skills.




The Game Writing Guide


Book Description

This comprehensive guide walks readers through the entire process of getting and keeping a writing job in the games industry. It outlines exactly what a beginner needs to know about education requirements, finding opportunities, applying for roles, and acing studio interviews. Professional writers will learn how to navigate studio hierarchies, transfer roles and companies, work overseas, and keep developing their careers. Written by an experienced games writer with nearly two decades of industry knowledge, this book contains a wealth of interviews and perspectives with industry leaders, hiring managers, and developers from marginalized communities, all offering their tips and insights. Included are examples of materials such as job posts, writing samples, and portfolios, as well as chapter-end challenges for readers to directly apply the skills they have learnt. This book will be of great interest to all beginner and aspiring games writers and narrative designers, as well as more experienced writers looking to hone their skills.




A Principal's Guide to Literacy Instruction


Book Description

This succinct, engaging book explains how busy elementary school principals can support effective literacy instruction in their schools. Chapters outline the fundamental components of a successful literacy program and describe specific practices that can instill a culture of literacy in a school. Strategies are provided for initiating a professional development program, understanding and using appropriate assessments with students, involving parents in literacy education, and assessing the strengths and weaknesses of teachers’ instructional methods. Drawing from the authors' extensive experience as principals and teachers, the book’s numerous examples demonstrate what strong literacy leadership looks like in action. Helpful reproducibles are included.




Embracing Mathematics


Book Description

This "alternative textbook" integrates pedagogy and content exploration in ways that are unique in mathematics education, provoking new ideas for making mathematics education meaningful to teachers at all levels as well as their students.