Loving to Learn

Adding Assets Series for Kids

by Pamela Espeland, Elizabeth Verdick

Kids learn how to build the five Commitment to Learning Assets: Achievement Motivation, Learning Engagement, Homework, Bonding to Adults at School, and Reading for Pleasure. Stories, tips, and ideas show them why and how being a good learner can help them succeed in school and in life.

97 pages, ebook

First published September 1, 2005

About the author

Pamela Espeland has authored, co-authored, or edited more than two hundred books on a variety of subjects. She lives in Minneapolis.

Reviews

[Pari · Rating 4 out of 5]

کتابی برای کودکان و نوجوانان
مهارت های آدم بودن و مورد نیاز برای کودکان
کتاب جالبی هست برای والدین ، معلمان، و خود دانش اموزان
راهکار ها و روش های مناسبی مطرح شده
که لازمه کودکانمان مهارت های آدم بودن رو یاد بگیرن
به طور کلی ۴۰ مهارت داریم که در این کتاب ۵ مهارت که مرتبط با یادگیری هست گنجانده شده

[Lina Gholami · Rating 2 out of 5]

مجموعه ۸ جلدی چاشنی های آدم بودن (داشته های نامرئی، آنچه داریم و نمی دانیم)، مجموعه ای برای مهارت های اجتماعی نوجوانان.
این مجموعه به نوجوانان این توانایی را می دهد که دارایی های شکل گیری شخصیت را در خود به وجود بیاورند.
دارایی ها باعث می شوند هر فرد خود منحصر به فردش باشد و توانایی ها و مهارت های فردی و اجتماعی لازم برای رویارویی با مشکلات زندگی را کسب کند و در نهایت بتواند آدم بهتری باشد و از زندگی بیشتر لذت ببرد.

[Clare · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is such a valuable book for any parent who has an interest in their child's education. It is part of the Adding Assets Series for Kids.

There are 40 Developmental Assets for Middle Childhood, and this book explores how to engage children with the 5 Commitment to Learning Assets:
1. Achievement Motivation
(Child is motivated and strives to do well in school);
2. Learning Engagement
(Child is responsive, attentive, and actively engaged in learning at school and enjoys participating in learning activities outside of school);
3. Homework
(Child usually hands in homework on time);
4. Bonding to School
(Child cares about teachers and other adults at school);
5. Reading for Pleasure
(Child enjoys and engages in reading for fun most days of the week).

I'm sure many parents would know these things instinctively, but it can help to concretise a general good intention with practical suggestions. This book has an abundance of them, from reasons why each asset is so important for a child, to how to capitalise on a child's natural abilities and interests and talk positively about what they're learning at school.

I have a special liking for the chapter on 'reading for pleasure', it might even encourage kids to start a book club! Reviewed for www.GoodReadingGuide.com