There's a competition at school to come up with the best design for a section of the playground. Poppy's design is beautiful, bur will she be able to prove that she hasn't cheated? The third fab book in a new series about four friends who want to make the world a better place, from best-selling author Holly Webb. There's a competition at school to come up with the best design for a section of the playground. Poppy's design is beautiful, bur will she be able to prove that she hasn't cheated? The third fab book in a new series about four friends who want to make the world a better place, from best-selling author Holly Webb.

The ultimate family activity guide for busy daring dads in need of a little inspiration to spend quality time with their kids, by double Olympic gold medallist rower, adventurer and father of three, Alex Gregory.

The Working Dad's Ultimate Guide to Quality Time with Kids is a must-read for any father looking to strengthen his bond with his children. In today's fast-paced world, it can be challenging for working dads to find the time and energy to connect with their kids. This book provides practical tips and strategies to help dads balance work and family life while creating meaningful and lasting memories with their children. The book begins with a section on Balancing Work and Family Life, offering advice on how to prioritize family time and manage work commitments. It emphasizes the importance of effective communication and provides tips on how to be present and engaged when spending time with your kids. The next section focuses on Active Listening and Open and Honest Conversations. It provides techniques for truly listening to your children and creating a safe space for them to express themselves. Quality Conversations in Limited Time offers strategies for making the most of the time you have with your kids, even when your schedule is packed. Creating Traditions is another important aspect of quality time with kids. The book explores the benefits of weekly family activities, holiday traditions, and personalized rituals. It also suggests ways to make the most of weekends, with ideas for outdoor adventures and indoor family projects. Technology-Free Time and Unplugged Family Activities are highlighted as essential for fostering deeper connections with your children. The book provides practical suggestions for setting boundaries around screen time and engaging in activities that promote face-to-face interaction. The book also addresses the importance of leading by example and embracing everyday moments. It offers tips for bonding during mealtime, establishing bedtime routines, and making the most of commute conversations. Supporting school and extracurricular activities, providing homework help, and attending school events are also discussed. Self-care for dads is a crucial topic covered in this book. It emphasizes the importance of managing stress, setting boundaries, and seeking support. The Frequently Asked Questions section addresses common concerns and provides additional guidance. Whether you're a new dad or have been juggling work and family life for years, The Working Dad's Ultimate Guide to Quality Time with Kids is a valuable resource. It offers practical advice, real-life examples, and actionable strategies to help you create lasting memories and build a strong relationship with your children. Have Questions/Comments? This book is here to help. This title is a short read. A Short Read is a type of book that is designed to be read in one quick sitting. These no fluff books are perfect for people who want an overview about a subject in a short period of time. Table of Contents The Working Dad's Ultimate Guide to Quality Time with Kids Balancing Work and Family Life Effective Communication Active Listening Open and Honest Conversations Quality Conversations in Limited Time Creating Traditions Weekly Family Activities Holiday Traditions Personalized Rituals Quality Time on Weekends Outdoor Adventures Indoor Family Projects Exploring Shared Interests Technology-Free Time Unplugged Family Activities Setting Boundaries Leading by Example Embracing Everyday Moments Mealtime Bonding Bedtime Routines Commute Conversations Supporting School and Extracurricular Activities Homework Help Attending School Events Encouraging and Celebrating Achievements Self-Care for Dads Managing Stress Setting Boundaries Seeking Support Frequently Asked Questions Have Questions / Comments?

Reading Comprehension and Skills for fourth grade is designed to help students develop a strong foundation of reading basics so that they will become competent readers who can advance to more challenging texts. It includes engaging passages and stories about a variety of subjects to appeal to all readers. The book also encourages vocabulary development and reinforces reading comprehension through leveled activity pages that target each student's individual needs for support. Kelley Wingate's Reading Comprehension and Skills series is the perfect choice for both teachers and parents. This valuable reading and comprehension skills practice book provides nearly 100 reproducible pages of exciting activities, 96 durable flash cards, and a motivating award certificate. The differentiated activity pages give students the practice they need at a level that is perfect to help them master basic reading comprehension skills necessary to succeed and are great for use at both school and home.

Your comprehensive, practical guide to modern dadhood Whether you’re expecting or you’re already a proud parent, Being a Great Dad For Dummies is here to help you be the best dad you can be! Guiding your children as they grow and learn is one of the most rewarding experiences you’ll ever have. But being a great dad isn’t always easy. With hands-on, practical advice on everything from babyproofing to choosing a school, your friends at Dummies will show you the way. Today’s dads are more involved in their kids’ lives than ever before. Late-night feedings, nappy changes, toilet training, school pick-ups — there’s almost nothing a modern dad can’t do (except give birth, that is!). If you’re looking for easy-to-follow tips on how to care for your child and create a loving, supportive environment, Being a Great Dad For Dummies has you covered from conception to preschool. Author and parenting expert Dr. Justin Coulson walks you through: What happens at each stage of pregnancy and childbirth, and how you can support your partner during this time How to care for a newborn and find support for yourself as a new dad Navigating toddler talk, toilet training, tantrums, and more Activities to keep your child engaged and develop their confidence as they grow How to face unexpected challenges in parenting and life Being a Great Dad For Dummies is packed with valuable insights and actionable advice that will help you become the Superdad your child deserves.

Gardeners are generally always looking for inspiration. In the forward of Planning & Designing Your First Garden: 50 Ways to Add Style for Personal Creativity, P. Allen Smith states, "Helen has outlined 50 ways to add style to express one's personal creativity in the garden--when in fact her 50 will inspire at least 50 more ideas." Rather than force her own creative ideas on you, author, gardener, and horticulturalist, Helen Yoest teaches you to recognize and act on your own creativity. Easy to follow sections are divided into four basic priorities when thinking about your garden: Garden Basics, Garden Styles, Garden Elements and Your Garden Environment. Chapters include how to create rhythm, scale, and balance along with curb appeal to shape your owns ideas as well as a chapter on creating a sustainable garden environment where plants and animals can live together. Also learn about the importance of selecting the perfect space and sketching out your plan first, how to use containers effectively, as well as how to incorporate other features including water, walkways and walls. Let your imagination go wild and create an amazing space that will give back season after season!

This book explores contemporary developments in outdoor learning, where the outdoors is seen as the context rather than the subject of learning. Ranging from pathfinder pieces written by practitioners to rigorous research-based pieces of work, the book explores the growing interest in animals as the basis for wider learning strategies as well as drawing together a wide range of outdoor learning approaches for all ages. Within these two discrete sections the contributors, who are drawn from a wide range of practitioners, academics and researchers, describe and analyse innovative approaches that address the need to explore alternatives to current test-based approaches to education in the western world. The whole offers a contemporary, informative, alternative approach to outdoor learning for teachers, practitioners and students.

Get ready for some fast-and-loose matchmaking from The McCabes of Texas John and Lilah McCabe have four of the sexiest sons Laramie, Texas, has ever seen—but no grandbabies! Now they're fixin' to get a whole passel of 'em. Cattle rancher Travis McCabe was the last eligible McCabe man standing. The oldest, most serious of his brothers, he was also the most solitary. Then Travis made a secret vow to look after Annie Pierce, the single mom next door—which would automatically make him a stand-in dad to her triplet Texas tykes! Travis wore the code of the West like a badge of honor. He kept his promises, held doors, tipped his hat—the perfect role model for three rambunctious little boys...the perfect husband for any woman. Annie couldn't help but want to indulge herself in his strength and bottomless brown eyes. But was duty or desire keeping him at her homestead?

"Whether a small plot in the backyard of an inner-urban home or a capital city's sprawling botanic garden, Australians have long desired a patch of dirt to plough or enjoy. 'Reading the garden' explores our deep affection for gardens and gardening and illuminates their numerous meanings and uses from European settlement to the late twentieth century."--Cover.

Rooms of Nancy Vernon Kelly’s childhood home in Hollywood, California, provide scaffolding for Souls at Risk, a memoir about the roots and consequences of her writer-producer father’s sudden turn to right-wing extremism. Radicalization didn’t occur in a vacuum. Its grip had clear public and personal roots and consequences. The narrative pivots around a 1960 concert the author’s father produced in San Diego for blacklisted folksinger Pete Seeger. When Seeger refused to sign a loyalty oath to use a public high school auditorium, the American Legion accused him of being a communist and protested to the San Diego School Board. Although the concert went on (and Kelly sang along!), the fallout continued for many years, entrenched in Cold War American-Soviet hostility. Souls at Risk weaves together the long view of a personal, public, and historical story that embodies both the disruption of extremism and the disruption of grace. While remembering the unwelcome parts of life with hateful extremism, the author also delights in the memory of experiences and people who kept her fledgling soul from completely flattening out in a turbulent time. Indeed, the sweetest touch of mercy arrived in Kelly’s inbox almost fifty years after the concert.