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Summary
Silver Medal, 2015 Moonbeam Award, Non-Fiction Chapter Book
Do you ever get nervous before a big test?
Do you get butterflies in your stomach before giving a presentation?
Do you ever lose track of papers?
Do you cram to finish long-term assignments at the last minute?
If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, this book is for you!
School Made Easier will show you how to:
Understand your academic stress Use "mind games" to feel less stressed and more confident Problem-solve to cope with stressful situations Organize your papers and files Use executive functioning skills to make homework and studying easier Manage your time wisely Study more effectively Stay calm and cool on test dayAnd much more!
Take a look inside, and start reducing your anxiety and increasing your confidence in school.
Believe it or not, school can be less stressful -- and even fun!
Author Notes
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 recognized 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 several books and articles including 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.
Robin A. DeLuca-Acconi, LCSW, has practiced in the field of social work for almost 15 years and has worked in schools, youth, community, and family counseling agencies. She has been a parent educator and staff trainer, conducting workshops on anxiety and stress reduction, conflict management, social skills, and optimizing 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.
Reviews (3)
School Library Journal Review
Gr 5-8-This guide to study strategies contains helpful information for students wishing to understand anxiety and how to overcome the stress of academics. Presented in an easy-to-follow format with pleasing graphics and some workbook-type activities, the text explains how to cope with stress caused by tests and studying and offers suggestions for organizational skills and time management. Individuals can utilize this book on their own, but the subject matter would lend itself more readily to a facilitator guiding readers through it.-Denise Moore, O'Gorman Junior High School, Sioux Falls, SD (c) Copyright 2013. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
Publisher's Weekly Review
"Even when you can't change the pressures you are facing, you can change how you react to them," write psychologist Moss and social worker DeLuca-Acconi in their introduction to this guide to handling the stresses that can accompany school, homework, and tests. Over eight chapters, the authors show readers how to recognize the symptoms and types of stress, and then how to combat them through organization, time management, and other tactics that include breathing exercises and study strategies tailored to different kinds of learning. Checklists, q&a sections, step-by-step suggestions, highlighted motivational statements ("There is no one best time to study. Find the time that works best for you"), and brief chapter summaries combine to reassure those readers for whom even spending time with a book about academic pressures might cause anxiety levels to rise. Ages 8-13. (Aug.) (c) Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved.
Booklist Review
Teens struggle with balancing social lives with school requirements, and many generate high levels of stress as they attempt to score well on each test or assignment. To cope, students need to learn time management skills to juggle the various elements of their lives. Enter Moss and DeLuca-Acconi, who cover most of the same ground as seen in Lesley Schwartz Martin's Make the Grade (2013) but in a format more appealing to its intended audience. Incorporating student questions and practical examples, the authors lead readers through helpful mind games, tips on organization, and necessary skills for the day of the big test. At the beginning of each chapter, checklists with positive reinforcement encourage readers to delve further. The use of slick pages, color headings, quotation bubbles, and charts will hook students, though the lack of an index might frustrate them. Both counselors and school librarians should consider adding this book to their collections.--Petty, J. B. Copyright 2010 Booklist
