Teaching is a special field， indeed -- a tndy important occupation Tea~.b~，~-<br > in fact， mold the lives of future generations. Yet， so much of what ~ ~_，，<br > accomplishes is determined by the individual. Principals， school dist~c~;~<br > states have their standards and requirements; however， it is not neces~arfl :<br > what one teaches but how one teaches that makes the difference. That .~ wh~;~<br > this book is all aboutI<br > INSTANT ACTIVITIES FOR CLASSROOM SUCCESS is a collection of ready-<br > to-reproduce-and-use curriculum-based activities designed for use with<br > elementary students. All of the activities have been developed so as to be easily<br > modified or adapted for differing ages and capabilities. One activity， for example，<br > might be equally appropriate for an average first grader and a learning disabled<br > fourth grader. Feel free to adjust the activities as necessary to meet your specific<br > classroom and student needs. Thought-provoking activities for more capable<br > students also are included and may be identified by the label "Super X<br > Challenge."<br > The activities and ideas in this book may<br > be categorized as teacher pages or<br > student pages. The teacher pages may be<br > identified by this symbol: _~<br >Each teacher page contains a teacher-<br >directed lesson， activity or "just for you"<br >tip or idea to help simplify daily<br >teaching. ~"<br >The student pages are intended for ~~ "~"~ ~~": "<br >reproduction and may be identified by this statement: ~ 1990 by Incentive<br >Publications， Inc.， Nashville， TN. Many of the activities are inter-disciplinary<br >and provide for the reinforcement of various skills. Attractively illustrated<br >"blank" student pages also are included to allow you to create your own<br >"tailored" activities. Simply add the appropriate activity or instruction for your<br >class<br >