Monthly Archive for September, 2010

A Free Resource for 7 Generations

Published on September 29, 2010 in Press Bytes and Tips and Tid Bits. 0 Comments Tags: , , .

The Teachers’ Guide for 7 Generations series is now available for downloading.

FREE

The guide includes instruction and activities for each title in the 7 Generations series. (Please note: sections specific to Ends/Begins and The Pact will be available as each book is published.)

In the guide, you will find:

  • ideas for using the books in the classroom
  • activities for reading and responding
  • questions for discussion
  • culminating activities
  • related websites

and much more!

To access a free copy of the teacher’s guide click on TG_7_Generations
or visit www.pandmpress.com

Welcome Rick Kostiuk, SK Sales Representative

Published on September 16, 2010 in Press Bytes. 0 Comments Tags: , , , .

New Sales Representative for Saskatchewan Schools

Rick Kostiuk

Rick Kostiuk

P&M Press is happy to introduce our new sales representative, Rick Kostiuk. He is now in charge of serving the schools in Saskatchewan. Rick has experience working with people with special needs and volunteers with the MS Society. In his spare time, he participates in community theatre and recently won an award for best actor with Theatre Saskatchewan. After serving as a paramedic in the oilfields, Rick returned to North Battleford where he worked in advertising sales for area radio stations. We are proud to have him on our team, and we’re sure he will be able to give you the kind of service you expect from P&M Press.

To download his contact information, click on business_card_rick

Shelley Stagg Peterson at SAG

Published on September 14, 2010 in Author Spotlight and Join Us At. 0 Comments Tags: , , .

Teaching Writing Across the Elementary Curriculum: Strategies That Work!

Shelley S. Peterson

Shelley S. Peterson

P&M Press author Shelley Stagg Peterson is speaking at the The Reading Council of Greater Winnipeg SAG conference. Shelley’s session, Teaching Writing Across the Elementary Curriculum, will provide creative and motivational ways to teach multi-genre writing. For more information, please visit the Manitoba Teachers’ Society website at www.mbteach.org. Shelley’s engaging and helpful session will fill up quickly so register early. Download the registration information by clicking here.

Colleen Politano: Keynote Speaker

Published on September 1, 2010 in Author Spotlight and Join Us At. 0 Comments Tags: , .

Using Retelling Activities to Strengthen Comprehension and Memory

Colleen Politano

Colleen Politano

P&M Press author Colleen Politano is the keynote speaker at the The Early Childhood Education Council of Manitoba SAG conference. Colleen’s session, Using Retelling Activities to Strengthen Comprehension and Memory, will provide innovative, practical, easy-to-use ideas for your classroom.  For more information, please visit the Manitoba Teachers’ Society website at www.mbteach.org.  Colleen’s engaging and helpful session will fill up quickly so register early. Download the registration information by clicking here.