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Creating Engaging Lesson Plans That Build Student and Children's Confidence
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Creating engaging lesson plans is a challenge for any teacher, and in today's society where many children's confidence is limited by an over-exposure to computers and the pressures of a media driven existence, finding innovative ways to build their confidence is key. Hugh Cooke has worked with thousands of children using a fascinating method. He has adapted the traditional form of performance art - pantomime or 'panto'. Far removed from the stresses of performing plays and playlets, the pantomime is rooted in having fun and in particular laughing at the characters. Many teachers have taken Hugh's methods over the years...
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Pearson Addresses The Lack Of Motor Racing History Fiction
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New Arthur Conan Doyle Book Gets Rave Review
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Alistair Duncan's new book 'The Norwood Author - Arthur Conan Doyle and the Norwood Years (1891 - 1894)' has received its first major review - 4 stars and a glowing report from The Bookbag. The book covers a critical stage in Conan Doyle's life - and one that has been rarely covered by other historians. "This book does an excellent job in detailing his activities as a resident of Norwood. There is a comprehensive choice of illustrations, both old and new, and appendices on relevant articles about him in the 'Norwood News' as well as his cricket performances. Also included...
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