Teaching Tough Kids
Mark Le Messurier
Teaching Tough Kids
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Simple and Proven Strategies for Student Success
by Mark Le Messurier
The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
The buzz of a busy classroom fills the air, but some kids face storms inside they can't always show. Imagine finding ways to help those who learn and act differently, turning tough days into chances to shine. It’s about more than rules—it’s about heart, connection, and hope.
Themes
Quick Assessment
Teaching Tough Kids offers practical, compassionate strategies for educators working with children who face behavioral and emotional challenges, including those with ADHD, learning disabilities, and trauma-related difficulties. The book emphasizes building positive relationships and creating supportive environments to help these students succeed academically and socially. Suitable for readers aged 9-12, it provides insights into child and adolescent psychology from an educational perspective.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11ME — Moderate — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781138130692
- Pages
- 240
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Group
- Published
- 2015
- Type
- Nonfiction