School Made Easier: A Kid's Guide to Study Strategies and Anxiety-Busting Tools - Softcover

Moss, Wendy L., Ph.D.; Deluca-Acconi, Robin A.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 143381336X ISBN 13: 9781433813368

Publisher: Magination Pr, 2013

Synopsis

On the first day of school, students and teachers have high hopes for the year. But as homework piles up and test dates approach, a lot of kids start to feel stressed and struggle to deal with it. School Made Easier focuses on how to manage that academic stress and the emotions that might interfere with academic success. The book teaches students ways to reduce their anxiety, increase their confidence in school, and study more effectively. These strategies such as learning positive self-talk, setting up the proper study environment, and becoming one s own study coach are designed to be fun and easy to learn. Also includes case studies of real kids, self-assessment checklists, and lots of Quick Tips.

Silver Medal winner, 2015 Moonbeam Award, Non-Fiction Chapter Book

About this title

About the Author

Wendy L. Moss, PhD, ABPP, FAASP, has her doctorate in clinical psychology, is a licensed psychologist, and has a certification in school psychology. Dr. Moss has practiced in the field of psychology for over 30 years and has worked in hospital, residential, private practice, clinic, and school settings. She has the distinction of being recognised as a diplomate in school psychology by the American Board of Professional Psychology for her advanced level of competence in the field of school psychology. Dr. Moss has been appointed as a fellow in the American Academy of School Psychology. In addition, she is the author of Being Me: A Kid's Guide to Boosting Confidence and Self-Esteem and Children Don't Come With an Instruction Manual: A Teacher's Guide to Problems That Affect Learners, and has written several articles. Robin A. DeLuca-Acconi, LCSW, is a licensed clinical social worker, and has a certification in school social work. Ms. Acconi has practiced in the field of social work for almost 15 years and has worked in schools, youth, community, and family counselling agencies. She has been a parent educator and staff trainer, conducting workshops on anxiety and stress reduction, conflict management, social skills, and optimising executive functioning skills. She has authored pamphlets and manuals on social and emotional learning and friendship development. In addition, she has presented for national and international audiences on "Awakening the Global Consciousness of Students" and "Teaching for Peace and Human Rights." She is currently pursuing her doctorate in social work policy.

Review

This excellent source for ADHD and anxiety sufferers helps elementary and middle school age students identify the symptoms of stress, understand the roots of academic and social concerns, and manage time and studying more effectively...A fantastic offering for those who need help staying calm and confident in school. --Foreword

"Real and straightforward - this is the perfect tool to help kids cope with stress and anxiety, without overwhelming them." --Jane DeRosa - 6th Grade Teacher, 23 Years

"Today, children are quite busy navigating their academic and social worlds. Multitasking is easier for some more than others, yet, all children need a toolbox to draw from in order to meet twenty-first century challenges. Dr. Moss and Ms. Acconi have provided this toolbox in School Made Easier. It is a practical book with real examples based on student s experiences. As a parent and an educator, a book like this will serve as a valuable resource for students and my own children that can be used over and over as they face a variety of academic challenges. -Denise Campbell, Director of Special Education and Pupil Services, Cold Spring Harbor School District in New York and mother of 5

"The guide is written so as to facilitate its helpful contents in going quickly from page to practice. Moss and DeLuca-Acconi's work will resonate with a variety of struggling students (and their parents) because of an appreciation that stress management and executive functioning strategies need to be tailored to each individual. The behavioral components are complemented by an appealing cognitive approach that will serve to draw in young readers and motivate change." --Dr. David Curtis, PhD, clinical and school psychologist, Long Island, NY

"I want to order a copy of this book for each student in my class! The authors' strategies for completing assignments, keeping organized, and staying calm would be helpful in any situation, not just an academic one.
In a very kid-friendly format, Dr. Moss and Ms. Acconi have written a book that is chock-full of helpful tips to make school easier. They speak directly to the reader in offering ways to alleviate anxiety associated with school and find the best approaches to homework, longterm projects, and tests. Recognizing that all kids are different, the authors have provided multiple strategies for academic success. If one idea doesn't work, the next one might prove helpful." --Whitney O'Donnell, fifth grade teacher

About this edition

• Publisher: Magination Pr
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 143381336X
• ISBN 13: 9781433813368
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 128