Here are practical insights from an experienced principal about how to run a successful school. Organized into three sections (Beginning the School Year, During the School Year, and Ending the School Year) these tips are powerful and attainable. Each one is introduced by an inspiring quote, followed by practical advice on how to implement the strategy. The 169 tips include:
- Encourage Staff to Set Improvement Goals
- Take Staff on Neighborhood Visits
- Call Parents with Good News Early
- Learn What Parents and Students Want
- Give Messages That Students Are Safe
- Stress Procedures Early
- Be Visible Daily
- Keep No Secrets from Your Staff
- Don't Make Decisions to Keep Friends
- Don't Wait for Group Consensus
- Praise Twice
- Be a Nurturing Leader
- Use Peer Pressure
- Let Kids Work It Out
- Have Family Night Activities
- Admit Mistakes
- Learn to Handle Complaints to Your Superiors
- Have Written Goals and Update Them Regularly
- See the School through the Parent's Eyes
- It Is Better to Do a Few Things Well
2005, 200 pp. paperback

One of the most popular crafts to re-emerge recently, decoupage is ideal to decorate just about anything, from small household items to large pieces of furniture. Starting with tools and materials, preparation of bases and blanks, choosing napkins, paper and fabric, cutting techniques and finding the perfect product for the effect you want to achieve, the book contains more than 50 appealing projects with clear step by step instructions and photographs. Following the trend to upcycle, decoupage is a fun and easy way to transform just about anything as it works on a wide range of surfaces, from glass and plastic to fabric and wood. Combining traditional and new techniques with the huge variety of specialist products available today there is no limit to what you can achieve. Suitable for beginners, this lavishly illustrated book will also inspire experienced crafters. The text is packed with useful information, helpful hints and sound advice.

An invaluable resource for every card maker! Filled with ideas for card makers of all levels and especially useful when you just don't know where to start, this fabulous collection of blueprints will simplify the process of creating beautiful cards. Basic information on colour, composition and balance is practically applied in easy to follow sketches that will help you save time and give you a basic design so you can focus your creativity on selecting and combining the different elements. Each sketch has detailed information on the proportion, placement and sizes of all elements, so you can use your existing supply of paper, cardstock and embellishments to create the cards, knowing that all the elements will be balanced and the card visually pleasing. They are both time-saving and a great way to use up scraps from earlier paper projects. Each sketch has multiple application possibilities when rotated clockwise or anti clockwise, or flipped horizontally or vertically, or inverted. Layouts are included for standard, square, oblong and large cards in both vertical and horizontal orientation. Each sketch is illustrated with multiple examples of cards made by different card makers, showing you several applications of the same plan in different styles, from really simple to intricately layered ones. Examples show how the same basic design can be used for several occasions, from birthdays to wedding invitations. With a basic plan in hand you can think out of the box and use embellishments and paper combinations in ways that you have never thought of before.

Decoupage, een van die gewildste handwerksoorte wat onlangs weer sy verskyning gemaak het, is ideaal om bykans enigiets te versier: van klein kissies tot groot meubelstukke. Dit skop af met materiaal en toerusting, die voorbereiding van basisse, kies van servette, papier en lap, snytegnieke en hoe om die regte produk vir jou projek te kies en bespreek dan meer as 50 aanvallige projekte met duidelike stap-vir-stap-aanwysings en lieflike foto's van die eindproduk. Met die huidige fokus op herwinning is decoupage 'n prettige en maklike manier om enigiets 'n nuwe baadjie te gee omdat dit op so 'n groot verskeidenheid oppervlakke kan werk - van glas en plastiek tot lap en hout. Danksy die beskikbaarheid van soveel doelspesifieke produkte kan jy die tradisionele en nuwe tegnieke kombineer in 'n legio moontlikhede. Die boek is geskik vir beginners, en 'n sekere bron van inspirasie vir meer gevorderede handwerkers. Die projekte wissel van plekmatjies en blikke, tot groter projekte soos stoele, 'n bedkopstuk en 'n fotomuur.

Hierdie boek is nie 'n selfdoengids oor tradisionele raamwerk nie - dit is propvol oorspronklike idees en wys jou hoe om ou rame te vernuwe, te herwin en te hergebruik en hoe om kaal rame te tooi sodat jy jou foto's, prente en ander items op hul mooiste kan vertoon. Die boek fokus op maklike en ongewone rame wat in en om die huis gebruik kan word, vir enigiets van miniatuurparfuumbottels tot 'n groot swartbord vir 'n kinderkamer. Dit bevat aanwysings vir baie basiese raamkonstruksie, asook hope inligting oor afwerkingstegnieke vir kaal rame en maniere om ou rame nuwe lewe te gee. Die boek spoor jou aan om anders na rame te kyk en verder as hout en verstekhoeke te gaan. Leer om rame te maak met polistireenkroonlyste, polimeerklei, tydskrifblaaie, afvalstukkies leer, karton en watteersel, draad, lap, liniale, 'n ou fietsband en ander vondste en te versier met uiteenlopende materiaal soos gebruikte seesakkies en goudblad. Daar is ook rame wat funksioneel sowel as dekoratief is en kan dien as organiseerders vir enigiets van serpe tot notas en memos. Praktiese wenke en stap-vir-stap-foto's word aangevul deur pragtige kleurfoto's van meer as 60 voltooide rame.

'n Onmisbare hulpbron vir elke kaartjiemaker. Hierdie boek is propvol idees vir kaartjiemakers op alle vlakke en kom met sy wonderlike versameling bloudrukke besonder handig te pas as jou muse stil raak. Dit vereenvoudig die proses en verseker pragtige handgemaakte kaartjies. Basiese inligting oor kleur, komposisie en balans word prakties toegepas in eenvoudige getekende planne wat jy vinnig kan volg sodat jy jou skeppende energie kan gebruik vir die kies en samestelling van die verskillende elemente. Daar is by elke plan gedetailleerde inligting oor die verhoudings, plasing en groottes van al die elemente sodat jy jou bestaande karton, papier en tooisels kan gebruik om kaartjies te maak met die versekering al die elemente in balans en die kaartjie visueel treffend sal wees. So kan jy nie net tyd bespaar nie, maar ook oorskietstukkies papier benut. Elke plan kan op verskeie maniere toegepas word deur dit regsom of linksom, horisontaal of vertikaal te draai of om te keer. Daar is vertikale en horisontale uitlegte vir standaardgrootte, vierkantige, langwerpige en groot kaartjies. Elke plan word geillustreer met foto's van verskeie kaartjies wat daarvolgens gemaak is wat wys hoe dieselfde plan verskillende toepassingsmoontlikhede het - van regtig eenvoudig tot ingewikkelde laag-op-laag kaartjies. Voorbeelde toon hoe dieselfde basiese ontwerp vir kaartjies vir verskillende geleenthede gebruik kan word - van Valentynsdag tot Kersfees. Met 'n basiese plan tot jou beskikking kan jy jou verbeelding vrye teuels gee en jou papier en tooisels op maniere gebruik waaraan jy nog nie gedink het nie.

‘n Sterk sintuiglike aanslag en oorspronklike beeldgebruik.

Hierdie bundel roep temas in die lewe wat nie dikwels in die Afrikaanse digkuns voorkom nie.

'n Veelsydige versameling patrone met uitstekende geskenkidees.

Die boek bevat meer as 100 oorspronklike ontwerpe, elk op ' kleur-rooster, insluitend - vrolike alfabetprente; stylvolle monogramme en motiewe vir tafellinne; oulike motiewe vir babas; cool tienermotiewe; kersfeesontwerpe; maklike patrone vir kinders.

Daar is afwerkingsaanwysings vir al die geborduurde voorbeelde, asook verdere gebruiksvoorstelle.

Not only does it contain full place settings, flowers, centrepieces and everything else for tables for 25 different occasions, it also offers more than 50 mouth-watering recipes and shows you how to make table elements such as napkin rings, name tags, boxes for favours, place mats and other decorative accessories. Practical information on basic planning, from compiling a mood board and finding unusual under plates to selecting music and finding the perfect guest favour, is complemented by extended captions providing the know-how to replicate the settings. A separate section contains full recipes as well as instructions and templates for DIY ideas not detailed in captions. Hints and tips on presentation techniques, scheduling tasks to ensure that you can be relaxed and enjoy your guests and ways to add a personal touch abound.

Dit bevat volledige planne met tafelversierings, blomme en alles anders wat nodig is om tafels vir 25 verskillende geleenthede te dek, asook meer as 50 watertandlekker resepte en aanwysings om tafelelemente soos servetringe, naamkaartjies, plekmatjies, geskenkboksies en ander dekoratiewe bykomstighede te maak. Praktiese inligting oor basiese beplanning, van die samestelling van inspirasieborde en idees vir ongewone onderborde tot die uitsoek van musiek en die volmaakte gasgeskenk, word aangevul deur uitgebreide fotobyskrifte wat die leser vertel hoe om alles na te doen. Die resepte is in 'n afsonderlike afdeling, gevolg deur aanwysings en patrone vir selfdoenprojekte wat nie volledig in die byskrifte gedek kon word nie. Daar is ook 'n oorvloed wenke en voorstelle vir eenvoudige aanbiedingstegnieke, die skedulering van take sodat jy die geleentheid saam met jou gaste kan geniet, en maniere om jou persoonlike stempel op alles af te druk.

An inspirational practical guide with bold and colourful designs, Polymer clay is a popular medium suitable for and loved by crafters of all ages and skill levels.

It is available in every imaginable colour and easily cured in a home oven, making clay art accessible to everyone. Clay surfaces can be enhanced in many ways and borrowing techniques from other crafts, such as stamping, punching, mosaicing and embossing adds tremendously to the versatility of this craft, making it fun and rewarding. This book shows you how to use it to create exquisite jewellery, stylish gifts, decorative boxes, buttons, faux finishes, attractive home accessories and much more.

Lots of step by step photographs ensure that not even a rank beginner can go wrong, and full page pictures of the finished items will inspire clay crafters to try the terrific projects. Many techniques, from basic conditioning to creative canework and millefiori-finishes, are clearly explained and illustrated, then contextualised in the various projects. Use these techniques to create your own unique pieces and custom designs. Owing to the nature of the medium, no two pieces will ever look exactly the same.

So go get your clay and start playing!

Following the same approach as the runaway bestseller, Jewellery in a jiffy, this follow up will not disappoint. Once again aimed at the impatient beader, it contains loads of original jewellery designs with the focus on crystals, pearls and gemstones. Some pieces can be completed in a few minutes while many others will take no more than an hour or two - quick results indeed. Pearls, crystals and gemstones all come in a dazzling variety of shapes and colours and were used either singly or in splendid combinations for necklaces, chokers, bracelets and earrings for every taste and occasion. Whether you want it glitzy and glamorous, sophisticated or casual, you will find suitable creative ideas and suggestions in this titel. Clear step by step instructions and photographs explain the amazingly simple techniques so anyone can achieve attractive results quickly and easily. A treasure trove of handcrafted jewellery, this title also has stunning commissioned photographs of all finished pieces.

Featuring a wide variety of techniques, from folding and punching to stitching and inking, the title contains all the information you may need never to be stuck for original construction or composition ideas. Each technique is explained with clear step-by-step photographs and instructions, followed by a gallery of cards using that technique. Further information and a host of practical hints and tips come in the form of extended captions with every card individually photographed. From detailed cards that are artworks in their own right, to quick and simple creations to make in a moment, this title is a most useful hands-on resource for all those paper addicts out there. Handmade cards are suitable for every imaginable occasion and bring much joy to both the card-maker and the receiver. This inspiring book will help you create to your heart's content. Techniques include: punching, stamping, quilling, textiles and haberdashery, alcohol inking, glass painting, embellishments: bought and handmade, folding, metalwork and embossing.

The VW Transporter is back! When VW started mass production of the legendary Volkswagen Type 2 - better known in Germany as the 'Bulli', the hippie van or the VW microbus - in 1950, they could not have imagined that its success story would reach this far into the future. The VW Transporter is a street icon and remains a dream vehicle for many car fans even today. The camper van version, in particular, is the epitome of freedom, adventure and the urge to venture into the great unknown. The cardboard model The VW Transporter kit brings the camper van version of the T2 into your home and onto your desk in the form of a 38-piece cardboard model. The most remarkable features of this lovingly designed model are the detailed interiors and the pop-top. Real 50s flair! It takes just about an hour and not a single drop of glue to build a VW Transporter for your desk. The companion book The high-quality companion guide contains a step-by-step construction manual for your cardboard model. In addition to that, you'll get a wealth of background information on the history and technology of the famous VW Transporter, as well as extensive images to provide you with real insight into the world of camping in the 50s and 60s.

Hierdie boek wys jou hoe om 'n groot verskeidenheid dekoratiewe en funksionele boksies en sakkies te maak, ideaal om vir geskenke te gebruik, maar ook nuttig in die huis. Deur die gedetailleerde aanwysings en stap-vir-stap foto's te volg, kan jy met gom, fotoplakboekpapier, kartonvelle, lap, lint, kant, washi-lint, tooisels of wat jy ook al beskikbaar het, self pragtige boksies en houers maak. Leer om langwerpige, vierkantige, seskantige, piramied-, ster-, hartvormige en vensterboksies te maak, of probeer eenvoudige origami-boksies, koevertboksies en geskenksakkies maak. Daar is boksies van verskeie groottes en vorms, en hulle kan vir verskillende doeleindes benut word. Treffende volbladfoto's van die voltooide projekte is nie net 'n lus vir die oog nie, maar gee ook gebruiksvoorstelle. Die ingeslote patrone met vergrotingsmates maak dit maklik om die boksies te skep.

This book shows you how to make a range of colourful decorative and functional boxes and bags, great to use for gifts but also handy in the home. Using adhesive, scrapbook paper, cardstock, fabric, lace, embellishments, washi-tape, ribbon and whatever you have, you can create a stunning array of boxes following the detailed instructions and step-by-step photographs. Learn to construct square, oblong, pyramid-, heart- or star-shaped, hectagonal and window boxes, or try your hand at simple origami boxes, pillow boxes and gift bags. There are boxes of all shapes and sizes, both practical and decorative, and they can be put to all sorts of uses. Full page photographs of all the completed boxes and bags not only delight but also suggest specific uses. The book also includes templates to make them easy to construct.

Join Alexander in his colourful quest to find the answer to the question, Do Babies wear pyjamas? The series explores, in a fabulously fun and engaging way, the notion of parent-child communication. Drawing on the writer and illustrator, Fransie Frandsen's experience as mother and art therapist, the books emphasise the importance of communication between parents and children. This box set comprises 4 titles: Do Grannies Have Green Fingers? Do Daddies Have Ants In Their Pants? Are Mummies Scared Of Monsters? Do Babies Wear Pyjamas?

Join Alexander in his colourful quest to find the answer to the question, Do Babies wear pyjamas? The series explores, in a fabulously fun and engaging way, the notion of parent-child communication. Drawing on the writer and illustrator, Fransie Frandsen’s experience as mother and art therapist, the books emphasise the importance of communication between parents and children.

Join Alexander in his latest colourful quest to find the answer to the puzzling question, Do daddies have ants in their pants? The series explores, in a fabulously fun and engaging way, the notion of parent-child communication. Drawing on the writer and illustrator, Fransie Frandsen's experience as mother and art therapist, the books emphasise the importance of communication between parents and children.

This book provides a comprehensive overview and in-depth analysis of research on psychosocial skills, examining both theory and areas of application. It discusses students' psychosocial skills both as components of academic success and desired educational outcomes in grades K through 12. The book describes an organizing framework for psychosocial skills and examines a range of specific constructs that includes achievement, motivation, self-efficacy, creativity, emotional intelligence, resilience, and the need for cognition. In addition, it reviews specific school-based interventions and examines issues that concern the malleability of psychosocial skills. It addresses issues relating to the integration of psychosocial skills into school curriculum as well as large-scale assessment policies. Topics featured in this book include: Development of psychosocial skills in grades K-12. Assessment of psychosocial skills. Conscientiousness in education and its relation to meaningful educational outcomes. Creativity in schools, including theory, assessment, and interventions. Academic emotions and their regulation through emotional intelligence. Resilience and school-based programs aimed at enhancing it. Psychosocial Skills and School Systems in the 21st Century is a must-have resource for researchers, graduate students, clinicians, mental health professionals, and policymakers in child and school psychology, educational policy and politics, public health, social work, developmental psychology, and educational psychology.

Are Mummies scared of monsters? There's a noisy monster under Alexander's bed. Baby T's monster has a rumbling tummy. Daddy has monstrous problems at work. And Mummy's sister finds monsters in a faraway place. But what about Mummy? Join Alexander in his latest colourful quest to find the answer to the puzzling question, Are Mummies scared of monsters?