Even very young children can learn a repertoire of elaboration techniques to take their writing from bland to exciting. In this resource, a veteran teacher shares the mini-lessons and strategies she c
Guide students through the writing process with 20 engaging graphic organizers geared toward the traits! They'll generate ideas, select just-right words, develop voice, and more. Interactive mini-less
In these exciting lessons, primary students embrace the traits to improve their writing. Watch as master teachers break down writing so students know what to do and how to do it-how to use a writer's
Colorful printer paper that can be used as awards, invitations, notes to parents, classroom newsletters, and more. Two writing templates are included—one for the primary grades and one for the upper g
Simplify and take the guesswork out of teaching poetry with these graphic organizers and step-by-step lessons. Model poems and lessons help students learn about the characteristics and structures of p
Poetry writing is a snap with reproducible fill-in poetry frames! Engaging writing prompts spark the imagination and foster confidence as children write different kinds of poetry about themselves. Eas
Enhance science studies throughout the year with 20 eye-catching paper projects! These colorful 3-D critters connect to seasonal themes and help students learn important science content about animal b
Two professors share their research-based, field-tested approach for helping students identify and analyze the most common expository text structures in order to better comprehend the nonfiction they
Designed for flexible use, these 25 graphic organizers for the overhead boost key reading and writing skills. First, use the transparency for a whole-group lesson; then provide students with the repro
Give beginning readers and second-language learners the support they need with these adorable little books in both English and Spanish. Written to correlate with Guided Reading Level B, the simple, pr
This updated edition of a 1990 classic advocates the use of real books in a classroom context that places children's enjoyment and interpretation of literature at the center. New material includes a
This resource includes more than 50 research-based comprehension mini-lessons that will engage children and help teachers meet the standards. Each mini-lesson is linked to a National Reading Panel
A comprehensive guide to developing a rich vocabulary that helps children access and understand the core curriculum. Within powerful units that focus on conceptual vocabulary and span the school year
The leveled speaking parts in these fun-to-read plays encourage students with a range of reading abilities to participate in class?and comprehend it all. As students read, review, and repeat their lin
As students progress through the grades, more and more of their reading is done in nonfiction, or expository, materials?content area textbooks, reference books, periodicals, and informative articles o
As students progress through the grades, more and more of their reading is done in nonfiction, or expository, materials?content area textbooks, reference books, periodicals, and informative articles o
As students progress through the grades, more and more of their reading is done in nonfiction, or expository, materials?content area textbooks, reference books, periodicals, and informative articles o
As students progress through the grades, more and more of their reading is done in nonfiction, or expository, materials?content area textbooks, reference books, periodicals, and informative articles o
As students progress through the grades, more and more of their reading is done in nonfiction, or expository, materials?content area textbooks, reference books, periodicals, and informative articles o
As students progress through the grades, more and more of their reading is done in nonfiction, or expository, materials?content area textbooks, reference books, periodicals, and informative articles o
Unlock the door to reading success with this super set of read-aloud storybooks that teach key phonics skills including short and long vowels, vowel pairs, blends, diagraphs, and more. Each engaging s
Research shows that kinesthetic experiences with literacy manipulatives help set the stage for reading and writing success. The Sentence-Building Tiles Super Set includes 212 magnetic foam, color-cod
The Magnetic Tabletop Learning Easel is one of the simplest—yet also most versatile—literacy tools around! No matter what your students’ skill level or classroom needs, there’s something for everyone,
From the author of 6+1 Traits of Writing: The Complete Guide for the Primary Grades comes this collection of essential forms for assessing students, planning instruction, communicating with parents, a
This collection of ready-to-use literature response and writing activities helps teachers simplify management during independent reading time. The reproducible activity sheets feature easy-to-follow d
Bring art into the classroom with 20 engaging projects that connect to social studies topics! Each project reflects the culture or geography of a different country, such as woven paper Kente cloth fro
Research shows that tactile learning experiences with literacy manipulatives sets the stage for reading success.One of the keys to reading success is fluency. Children build fluency by quickly recogni
Give students the skill-building practice they need in reading, writing, math, and more with these engaging , full-color workbooks. Easy-to-follow directions and fun exercises motivate students to wo
Give students the skill-building practice they need in reading, writing, math, and more with these engaging , full-color workbooks. Easy-to-follow directions and fun exercises motivate students to wo
Give students the skill-building practice they need in reading, writing, math, and more with these engaging , full-color workbooks. Easy-to-follow directions and fun exercises motivate students to wo
Give students the skill-building practice they need in reading, writing, math, and more with these engaging , full-color workbooks. Easy-to-follow directions and fun exercises motivate students to wor
Give students the skill-building practice they need in reading, writing, math, and more with these engaging , full-color workbooks. Easy-to-follow directions and fun exercises motivate students to wor
Research shows that tactile learning experiences with literacy manipulatives sets the stage for reading success. Understanding letter groups that make specific sounds like blends, digraphs & vowel pa
Give students the repeated practice they need to master the reading skill of identifying fact and opinion, and succeed on tests! Each of the 35 reproducible pages features a high-interest nonfiction r
Give students the repeated practice they need to master the reading skill of predicting outcomes, and succeed on tests! Each of the 35 reproducible pages features a high-interest fiction and nonfictio
Help budding readers master must-know sight words and build the automaticity and fluency they need for reading success! From flash cards and flap books to pull-throughs and puzzles, this big collectio
With this collection of research-based?and practical?strategies, mainstream classroom teachers can help ease the academic challenges English language learners often face by harnessing the opportunitie
Meticulously researched, accurate, and informative—the paper models and lessons in this book will help you teach about Native American tribes of the Northeast. Focusing mainly on the pre-coloni
An indispensable guide to brain-based learning. Diane Connell summarizes current brain research and discusses the implications for the classroom. She offers tools to identify learning styles and idea
Teaching sight words can be pure poetry! These kid-pleasing poems help kids recognize and read words from the Dolch list in a playful, engaging context. Ready-to-use companion lessons include easy gam
