Percy Learns to Fly - Schetter, Patricia
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In the 2013 Gelett Burgess Gold Medal Award winning book for motivation and inspiration, the reader will meet Percy, his family, classmates and teacher, all residence of Gull Island. Everyone can see Percy is different. As a penguine growing up on an island of sea gulls he and his parents face many challenges. His parents deal with concerns from their family, comments from friends and demands from his teacher. He tries hard to fit in with his friends and do well in school despite teasing from his classmates and educational demands that all students meet the same requirements. This heartwarming…mehr

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In the 2013 Gelett Burgess Gold Medal Award winning book for motivation and inspiration, the reader will meet Percy, his family, classmates and teacher, all residence of Gull Island. Everyone can see Percy is different. As a penguine growing up on an island of sea gulls he and his parents face many challenges. His parents deal with concerns from their family, comments from friends and demands from his teacher. He tries hard to fit in with his friends and do well in school despite teasing from his classmates and educational demands that all students meet the same requirements. This heartwarming tale will captivate readers of all ages with moments of disappointment, excitement and joy as Percy Learns to Fly! Readers will learn that Percy is a "Different Kind of Bird" but being different is not bad, in fact, it can make you even better than others at some things! The beautiful illustrations help the reader feel Percy's emotions as he learns about his own differences and strengths. Children will enjoy the story and Percy's efforts to achieve. Many children and adults may personally relate to some of Percy's experiences and struggles. Parents and teachers will appreciate the extra resources provided in the back of the book. The Lessons and Resource section provides the readers with next steps if there is a "Percy" in their life. The topics covered include Early Signs, Educate Yourself , Bully Prevention, Accommodations/Modifications/Differentiated Instruction, Student Feelings and Behavioral Responses, Collaboration, Remediation and Celebrate Diversity. The Lessons and Resources set Percy Learns to Fly apart from other childrens book. This is truly a book for all ages.
Autorenporträt
Patricia Schetter, M.A, B.C.B.A. earned her masters degree in Psychology with an emphasis in behavior analysis. She has a P.P.S. credential for school counseling. She has been an invited presenter at local, national and international conferences. She has author a children's book, Percy Learns to Fly, which received the 2013 Gelett Burgess Gold Medal for motivation and inspiration. She has also co-authored the Autism Program Development & Review Protocol A.P.D.A.R. This manual has been used by support school district in the development of effective programs for students on the autism spectrum. She also co-authored Homeschooling the Child with Autism: Answers to the Top Questions Parents and Professional Ask, White board Words and Thoughts Idea Booklet, Thinking Tool Booklet along with materials kits for use in the classroom. Her ability to synthesize current research and Evidence Based Practices into easy to implement strategies is only one of her many talents.