Education - Elementary

This research-based curriculum features 15 lessons that use the latest information about the brain to dramatically improve behavior and learning for all students. Each lesson offers easy strategies for helping students focus their attention, improve their self-regulation skills, build resilience to stress, and develop...

In Messy Maths: A Playful, Outdoor Approach for Early Years, Juliet Robertson offers a rich resource of ideas that will inspire you to tap into the endless supply of patterns, textures, colours and quantities of the outdoors and deepen children's understanding of maths through...

"With the collaboration of a number of dedicated teachers and their students, Susan Empson and Linda Levi have produced a volume that is faithful to the basic principles of CGI while at the same time covering new ground with insight and innovation." --Thomas P....

Help children improve their reading skills with this engaging full-color workbook! Skill Sharpeners Reading, Grade 6+ includes 12 motivating fiction and nonfiction stories followed by activity pages that practice a variety of reading skills. Fiction stories include: "Hercules and the Many-Headed Hydra" "A Clever...

History Pockets--Ancient Civilizations, Grades 1-3, contains seven discovery pockets. An introduction pocket gives an overview of the time periods studied. The other pockets focus on the food, shelter, clothing, and contributions of six ancient worlds. Each of the pockets contains: a reproducible pocket label...

Daily Handwriting Practice, Contemporary Cursive is more than just a handwriting book; it's a learning tool that helps developing young minds practice basic skills in an interesting and unique way. For example, on the topic "Simple Machines," students learn about simple tools and the...

Lessons for every Common Core State Standards for Mathematics. Core Standards for Math includes 2-page lessons for every Common Core State Standard for Mathematics. Each lesson includes step-by-step instructions, modeling, and ample practice opportunities with open-response and multiple choice items. In addition, problem solving...

Help 3rd graders meet core standards with this collection of quick and engaging reproducible practice pages that reinforce important writing skills. Students identify and write different types of sentences, distinguish between fact and opinion, sequence events in a story, check capitalization, spelling, and punctuation,...

This book is a part of my passion to continue teaching children in the city of New Orleans. It is an opportunity to show children all over the world some of the historic landmarks we call home. I hope you will enjoy the illustrations...

Bestselling authors Kylene Beers and Robert E. Probst expand the vision of what it means to be an independent reader in our schools and in our nation by challenging our concepts of literacy.In an educational climate dictated by standards, tests, and mandates, Beers and...

Give your students the structured practice and instruction they need to become strong writers without losing the creative spirit that makes writing fun! From writing forms to web diagrams, there are a variety of activities to support students' varied learning levels, styles, and interests....

Kids climb to new heights in reading and writing with these engaging, reproducible word building games Kids read clues on each rung, then change and rearrange letters to create words until they reach the top. All the while, they're boosting decoding and spelling skills,...

In this resource-rich book and teacher's prompting guide, you'll find: - All the planning and instructional tools you need to teach guided reading well, from pre-A to fluent, organized around Richardson's proven Assess-Decide-Guide framework. - Prompts, discussion starters, teaching points, word lists, intervention suggestions,...

A wide variety of ready-to-use number talks that help kindergarten through second-grade students learn math concepts in fun and easy ways. Bringing the exciting teaching method of number talks into your classroom has never been easier. Simply choose from the hundreds of great ideas...

Strengthen your grade 5 students' comprehension and vocabulary skills! The 25 engaging reading selections in Read and Understand with Leveled Texts, Grade 5 are leveled according to Lexile(R) criteria, so you can easily match texts to students' abilities. Reading selections are accompanied by follow-up...

No cutting or stapling-just fold and they're ready to use! These adorable reproducible books give emergent readers plenty of practice reading and writing each of the top 100 sight words. Each mini-book teaches one high-frequency word and features an engaging rhyming poem that kids...

One of the keys to a happy and creative classroom is getting out of it and this book will give you the confidence to do just that. Drawing on academic research, Juliet explains why learning outdoors is so beneficial and provides plenty of tips...

This very practical series will help adolescents and adults alike to understand mathematics as it relates to their everyday lives. Each book covers basic math concepts and skills before exploring the more specific topics. Clear explanations are followed by ample practice. Each section also...

Turn any student into a bookworm with a few easy and practical strategies Donalyn Miller says she has yet to meet a child she can't turn into a reader. No matter how far behind Miller's students might be when they reach her 6th grade...

Give your sixth-graders the fun and focused writing practice they need to become to become strong and successful writers! The 125 engaging, 10- to 15-minute lessons support any writing program. 25 weeks of instruction cover the following trait-based writing skills: Ideas Week 1: Choosing...

You're teaching third grade this year. What do you need to know? Mike Anderson gives you practical information about daily routines, furniture, and much more. After a concise review of third graders' common developmental characteristics, Mike explains how to adjust your classroom and your...

The essential guide to the science behind reading and its practical implications for classroom teaching in primary schools. Teaching children to read is one of the most important tasks in primary education and classroom practice needs to be underpinned by a secure foundation of...

Set the stage for your child to soar with these just-right books that teach the second 25 sight words! This cheery blue box includes 25 titles, each focused on a key sight word: or, one, had, by, word, etc. The books' real-world topics with...

While phonics instruction is important for all readers, it is essential for older students whose underdeveloped reading skills impede content-area learning. This resource offers dozens of practice pages that give struggling readers multiple opportunities to recognize, review, and reinforce must-know phonics elements, such as...

50+ Double-Sided Activity Sheets That Help Children Read, Write, and Really Learn 100+ High-Frequency WordsInstant, systematic, and engaging! These ready-to-use activity mats give young children the focused practice they need to really learn important high-frequency words. Each side of the double-sided mats targets a...

Put children on the path to reading success with these fun, engaging activity books Each book targets 100 key sight words. Divided into manageable groups, words are introduced and reinforced through inviting activities, puzzles, and games. The activities are carefully designed to touch on...

Your school can evolve to address trauma, promote well-being, and elevate learning. The School Wellness Wheel by Mike Ruyle, Libby Child, and Nancy Dome will show you how. Backed by educational, psychological, and medical research, the resource introduces a growth-focused framework for supporting students'...

These easy-to-manage, ready-to-reproduce practice packets are a perfect way to target the phonics skills children need to master. Activities include word-shape recognition puzzles, fill-in rhymes, riddles, and stories, word searches, scrambled sentences, word sorts, and much more. Children can work through the packets independently...

Help 5th graders meet core standards with this collection of quick and engaging reproducible practice pages that reinforce important writing skills. Students write for a purpose, organize their ideas, use precise language, identify credible sources for research, proofread for spelling and punctuation, and so...

How lessons from kindergarten can help everyone develop the creative thinking skills needed to thrive in today's society.In kindergartens these days, children spend more time with math worksheets and phonics flashcards than building blocks and finger paint. Kindergarten is becoming more like the rest...

Help third graders learn important spelling and writing skills with Skill Sharpeners: Spell & Write! Each of the 12 colorful units introduces eight new spelling words and includes engaging writing, matching, and fill-in-the-blank activities to help children understand the meaning and spelling of each...

Set your child on the path to reading success with this exciting collection of little books on favorite science topics: penguins, bats, whales, apples, leaves, pumpkins, and many more. These level A books feature engaging photos paired with VERY simple text to boost your...

Developing number sense--an understanding of numbers, what they mean, their quantities, and their relationships with one another--is critical to math success. This collection of fun, creative games and activities is designed to build a strong number sense in young children. They practice counting, subitizing,...

Fit standards-based science instruction into your curriculum! Help your grade 6 students develop a genuine understanding of standards-based scientific concepts and vocabulary using the 150 engaging activities in Daily Science! A variety of rich resources, including vocabulary practice, hands-on science activities, and comprehension tests...

Provide your students with the grammar and punctuation practice they need to perform successfully on classroom assignments, in the real world, and on state tests! 25 grammar and punctuation rules are supported by reproducible practice pages to help students develop important language skills. Reproducible...

80 Awesome Physical Education and Sport Games that Kids, Teachers and Coaches will just LOVE Your sports session just became so much more fun with these awesome indoor and outdoor games and activities that are perfect for elementary and high school students.Developed by Mark...

Ensure students demonstrate more than a year's worth of learning during a school year Renowned literacy experts Douglas Fisher and Nancy Frey work with John Hattie to apply his 15 years of research, identifying instructional routines that have the biggest impact on student learning,...

Vocabulary has become increasingly more important for all types of 11 plus exams.In this book Rose McGowan sets out 100 exercises, to be completed one per day, to enhance your child's vocabulary. These exercises will help your child succeed in the 11 plus examination.Author:...

More than 40 ready-to-use, skill-building practice pages with easy-to-follow directions and fun, motivating exercises! Perfect for classroom or at-home use, this exciting practice book includes high-interest stories targeted to provide invaluable reinforcement and practice with reading comprehension skills.This valuable resource gives kids practice with:...

Help fourth graders learn important spelling and writing skills with Skill Sharpeners: Spell & Write! Each of the 12 colorful units introduces eight new spelling words and includes engaging writing, matching, and fill-in-the-blank activities to help children understand the meaning and spelling of each...

Engage students in mathematics using growth mindset techniques The most challenging parts of teaching mathematics are engaging students and helping them understand the connections between mathematics concepts. In this volume, you'll find a collection of low floor, high ceiling tasks that will help you...

"Just as rigor does not reside in the barbell but in the act of lifting it, rigor in reading is not an attribute of a text but rather of a reader's behavior--engaged, observant, responsive, questioning, analytical. The close reading strategies in Notice and Note...

Originally published in 1960, Summerhill became an instant bestseller and a classic volume of education for an entire generation. Now, this thoroughly expanded and revised version of the original Summerhill reinstates the revolutionary "free school" traditions begun by Summerhill's founder A.S. Neill. As American...

Help children improve their reading skills with this engaging full-color workbook! Skill Sharpeners Reading, Grade 5 includes 12 motivating fiction and nonfiction stories followed by activity pages that practice a variety of reading skills. Fiction stories include: "The Tiger and the Jackals" "Old Bragwynn...

This fourth grade teacher's resource includes 36 weeks of targeted lessons that will immediately become your favorite supplement to your language arts curriculum. The 176 focused language arts activities provide the practice students need to produce error-free writing assignments and include easy-to-use teacher support...

Lessons for every Common Core State Standards for Mathematics. Core Standards for Math includes 2-page lessons for every Common Core State Standard for Mathematics. Each lesson includes step-by-step instructions, modeling, and ample practice opportunities with open-response and multiple choice items. In addition, problem solving...

Lessons for every Common Core State Standards for Mathematics. Core Standards for Math includes 2-page lessons for every Common Core State Standard for Mathematics. Each lesson includes step-by-step instructions, modeling, and ample practice opportunities with open-response and multiple choice items. In addition, problem solving...

This very practical series will help adolescents and adults alike to understand mathematics as it relates to their everyday lives. Each book covers basic math concepts and skills before exploring the more specific topics. Clear explanations are followed by ample practice. Each section also...

The objective of our FSA Test Prep book for 3rd graders is to provide students, educators, and parents with practice materials focused on the core skills needed to help students succeed on the FSA ELA reading assessment 2017-18. A student will fare better on...

Celebrated author and educator Ralph Fletcher provides a practical and illuminating guide to writing workshop for both new and veteran teachers that details the best ways to get started, the components that are vital, and what it takes to sustain a successful workshop across...