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1 Steps to Better Behaviour This photocopiable resource series provides practical support for classroom teachers working with whole classes or individuals where behaviour is an issue. The books are packed with ideas, strategies, resources & real-life case studies. Building Literacy were $27.50 now only This series of reinforcement activities is targeted at emergent, early & fluent readers in the first year of school. Each book contains 48 photocopiable pages. Learners Unlimited This photocopiable series provides practical brain-based learning strategies that work in the classroom with diverse learners. They are packed with research-based, practical strategies designed to enhance learning & raise student achievement. Word Puzzles Each book contains subject-focused puzzles that are ideal for building knowledge in the special language of each topic. The puzzles are suitable for individuals or pairs. Answers are provided. Essential Skills for Living These photocopiable resources cover a range of subjects in a way that is meaningful & accessible for senior students with lower abilities. Finding Your Feet with Fiction These photocopiable resource book supports students in their reading, understanding & enjoyment of fiction. Come in & visit our new Remainder Showroom for many more titles! A division of Symons Educational Supplies ABN OLYMPIC CIRCUIT SOUTHPORT QLD 4215 Ph: Fx: gcbb@symonsed.com.au

2 Living My Life This photocopiable series for senior primary students provides a guided & sensitive approach to teaching & learning about key mental health & well-being issues that concern & affect students as they approach adolescence. I ve Got Something to Tell You... This photocopiable resource provides ready-to-use frameworks & strategies for school leaders who find themselves needing to address difficult issues with children, or provide leadership in the face of unexpected events. Teaching Non-fiction These books assist students to develop skills necessary for assessing information from a range of non-fiction texts. Each unit of work consists of photocopiable student activity pages & accompanying teacher notes. These books provide school leaders with a practical & effective framework for setting up a whole school & an individual development process that works. 100 Scientific Construction Projects The series provides interesting & practical construction projects that will stimulate students interest in scientific concepts. Each book contains 25 projects. The ready-to-use activity sheets are suitable for individual, group or whole class work. Students are invited to predict & question the outcomes of their projects. Scintillating Science Searches The photocopiable book contains 50 word searches that engage students in finding & using a broad range of key science words. Keep Cool was $32.95 now only Up and Running This resource provides teachers with practical guidance & strategies for helping students to understand what anger is, where it comes from & how to deal with it.

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4 Drama Themes These books provide a practical guide designed to assist non -specialists with implementing drama in the classroom. Scintillating Science Games The board games are enjoyable, challenging & will help students to consolidate previous learning in science & aid teachers to foster active learning in the classroom. Human Development & Growth These easy to use photocopiable resources cover development from conception through to adulthood. They contain readings, worksheets, creative activities & OHPT masters for up-front teaching of topics. No Worries! Starting High School Developed by a child clinical psychologist, the photocopiable resource provides teachers with practical guidance & strategies for helping students to deal with feelings of fear & anxiety. This book provides a wealth of setting up & orientation activities that teachers can use with their new classes in the first few weeks of a new school year. Creative Maths Problems Increase student confidence, participation & enthusiasm for Maths using real life Maths problems. Each problem includes background information, mathematical problem, detailed solution & teachers notes. Will Works was $32.95 now only This resource has been written to provide teachers with some innovative ideas for introducing students to Shakespeare. Students act out, design, read, write & work in groups on a range of engaging activities. Writing Frameworks were $32.95 now only These books assist in the teaching of factual text types to lower ability students. They provide prewriting strategies, guides & model exemplars across 7 writing genres.

5 Name: Address: A division of Symons Educational Supplies ABN OLYMPIC CIRCUIT SOUTHPORT QLD 4215 PH: FX: gcbb@symonsed.com.au Fax this order form to or visit our new Remainder Showroom for many more titles! Phone Number: Name on Credit Card: Visa / Mastercard / Amex Card No: Exp Date: Signature: Date: Title Steps to Better Behaviour - Getting off to a Good Start Steps to Better Behaviour - Building a Positive Classroom Steps to Better Behaviour - Dealing with Inappropriate Behaviour Building Literacy - Emergent Readers Building Literacy - Early Readers Building Literacy - Fluent Readers Learners Unlimited - Book A Learners Unlimited - Book B Word Puzzles - Computer Word Puzzles - Mathematics Word Puzzles - Really Busy Teachers Essential Skills for Living - Becoming Independent Essential Skills for Living - Job Applications Essential Skills for Living - Job Hunting Essential Skills for Living - Job Interviews Essential Skills for Living - Understanding Sexual Health Finding Your Feet with Fiction Living My Life - Dealing with Issues Living My Life - Feeling Good About Myself & Oth- Living My Life - Personal Responsibilities & Values I ve Got Something to Tell You - Issues at School & Community I ve Got Something to Tell You - Things Children Worry Teaching Non-Fiction - Junior School Teaching Non-Fiction - Middle School Bk A Teaching Non-Fiction - Middle School Bk B Teaching Non-Fiction - Senior School Up & Running - The Process & the Issues Up & Running - OHPT & Template Masters 100 Scientific Construction Projects - Book A 100 Scientific Construction Projects - Book B 100 Scientific Construction Projects - Book C 100 Scientific Construction Projects - Book D Scintillating Science Searches Keep Cool Maths Reinforcers - Algebra, Statistics, Probab. Maths Reinforcers - Proportion, Mass, Time, Teaching Speaking & Listening Beating the Blues - Personal Blues Beating the Blues - Relationship Blues Qty Title Focus on Science - Plants & Animals Focus on Science - Materials & Change Focus on Science - Light, Colour & Sound Focus on Science - Forces Focus on Science - Minibeasts Focus on Science - Weather Investigations Beginning Shakespeare - A Midsummer Nights Dream Beginning Shakespeare - Julius Caesar Beginning Shakespeare - Romeo & Juliet Beginning Shakespeare - Merchant of Venice Beginning Shakespeare - Twelfth Night The Big Fridge - Book B The Big Fridge - Book C Featuring Film - Second Chance Movies Featuring Film - Science Fiction & Outsiders Drama Themes - Humour, Fantasy, Mystery Drama Themes - Relationships, Fairytales Scintillating Science Games - Book A Scintillating Science Games - Book B Human Develop. & Growth - Readings, Worksheets, Activities Human Develop. & Growth - OHPT Copy Masters No Worries Starting High School Creative Maths Problems - Number, Measurement, Geometry Creative Maths Problems - Algebra, Statistics, Logic Will Works Writing Frameworks - Book A Writing Frameworks - Book B Total Number of Books at $ Postage (orders over $100) FREE Postage (orders under $100) $10 Total $ Qty

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