Teacher Created Materials | www.tcmpub.com | 800-858-7339 229 BUILDING EDUCATOR CAPACITY A Teacher’s Guide to Flexible Grouping and Collaborative Learning Form, Manage, Assess, and Differentiate in Groups By Dina Brulles and Karen L. Brown | Grades K–12 | 899016 | $42.99 This guide will help teachers expertly use flexible grouping and differentiation strategies to respond to learners’ diverse needs, abilities, and interests. Included are methods for creating groups based on assessment data, planning group lessons and tiered assignments, engaging learners at all levels, supporting personalized learning, grading collaborative work, and family communication. Create a Culture of Kindness in Elementary School 126 Lessons to Help Kids Manage Anger, End Bullying, and Build Empathy Second Edition By Naomi Drew | Grades 3–6 | 899123 | $39.99 Create a safe, respectful learning environment, where children can thrive. Topics include fostering kindness and empathy, managing anger, preventing and responding to conflict, dealing with bullying, and more. Create a Culture of Kindness in Middle School 48 Character-Building Lessons to Foster Respect and Prevent Bullying By Christina Tinari and Naomi Drew | Grades 6–8 | 899126 | $39.99 With a focus on positive and pro-social attitudes and behaviors, this book will help educators build a respectful, compassionate school environment, while addressing the challenging issues of prejudice, anger, exclusion, and bullying. Inspiring Student Empowerment Moving Beyond Engagement, Refining Differentiation By Patti Drapeau | Grades K–12 | 899332 | $42.99 This book will deliver practical strategies and sample lessons to help educators shift focus from student engagement to student empowerment, and from differentiation to personalized learning. Self-Regulation in the Classroom Helping Students Learn How to Learn By Richard M. Cash | Grades K–12 | 899502 | $39.99 Help students build motivation, resilience, and career readiness. Grit. Determination. Mindset. Self-control. All these terms are attributes of self-regulated learning, which is the ability to avoid distractions, stay focused on tasks through completion, and develop a sense of autonomy in learning to achieve academic success. GIFTED, SPECIAL NEEDS, & LEARNING DIFFICULTIES