In this new edition of the SkyLight bestseller on brain-compatible learning, author Robin Fogarty has synthesized new research and has addressed the role of standards in the brain-compatible classroom. This valuable resource provides the bridge from research to practice for teachers who want to...  more

In this new edition of the SkyLight bestseller on brain-compatible learning, author Robin Fogarty has synthesized new research and has addressed the role of standards in the brain-compatible classroom. This valuable resource provides the bridge from research to practice for teachers who want to use the latest findings to creat high-acheivement classroom.

What terrible secret was buried in Shi Huangdi's tomb? Did nomads like lizard stew? What happened to Anansi the Spider in the Village of the Plantains? And how did a six-year-old become the last emperor of Rome?Told in a straightforward, engaging style that has become Susan Wise Bauer's...  more

What terrible secret was buried in Shi Huangdi's tomb? Did nomads like lizard stew? What happened to Anansi the Spider in the Village of the Plantains? And how did a six-year-old become the last emperor of Rome?Told in a straightforward, engaging style that has become Susan Wise Bauer's trademark, The Story of the World series covers the sweep of human history from ancient times until the present. Africa, China, Europe, the Americas—find out what happened all around the world in long-ago times. This first revised volume begins with the earliest nomads and ends with the last Roman emperor. Newly revised and updated, The Story of the World, Volume 1 includes maps, a new timeline, more illustrations, and additional parental aids.This read-aloud series is designed for parents to share with elementary-school children. Enjoy it together and introduce your child to the marvelous story of the world's civilizations.

This read-aloud series is designed for parents to share with elementary-school children. Enjoy it together and introduce your child to the marvelous story of the world's civilizations.Now more than ever, other cultures are affecting our everyday lives—and our children need to learn about...  more

This read-aloud series is designed for parents to share with elementary-school children. Enjoy it together and introduce your child to the marvelous story of the world's civilizations.Now more than ever, other cultures are affecting our everyday lives—and our children need to learn about the other countries of the world and their history. Susan Wise Bauer has provided a captivating guide to the history of other lands. Written in an engaging, straightforward manner, this revised edition of The Story of the World: History for the Classical Child, Volume 2: The Middle Ages weaves world history into a story book format. Who discovered chocolate? What happened to the giant Fovor of the Mighty Blows? Why did the Ottoman Turks drag their war ships across dry land?The Story of the World covers the sweep of human history from ancient times until the present. Africa, China, Europe, the Americas—find out what happened all around the world in long-ago times. Designed as a read-aloud project for parents and children to share together, The Story of the World includes each continent and major people group. Volume 2: The Middle Ages, is the second of a four-volume series and covers the major historical events in the years 400 to 1600 CE, as well as including maps, illustrations, and tales from each culture.

Intended for a youthful audience, The Story of the Middle Ages, published in 1906, tells the history of the Middle Ages in simple and entertaining fashion, and helps to explain the influence of the Middle Ages on modern times. Topics covered include the rise of the Christian church, Feudalism,...  more

Intended for a youthful audience, The Story of the Middle Ages, published in 1906, tells the history of the Middle Ages in simple and entertaining fashion, and helps to explain the influence of the Middle Ages on modern times. Topics covered include the rise of the Christian church, Feudalism, Charlemagne, the Crusades, the Hundred Years? War, and the daily life of peasant, noble, and clergy.

Eva March Tappan (1854-1930) was the American author of: Old Ballads in Prose (1901), In the Days of Queen Elizabeth (1902), In the Days of Queen Victoria (1903), Golden Goose (1905), Stories from Seven Old Favorites (1907), When Knights Were Bold (1911), Diggers in the Earth (1916), Ella: A...  more

Eva March Tappan (1854-1930) was the American author of: Old Ballads in Prose (1901), In the Days of Queen Elizabeth (1902), In the Days of Queen Victoria (1903), Golden Goose (1905), Stories from Seven Old Favorites (1907), When Knights Were Bold (1911), Diggers in the Earth (1916), Ella: A Little Schoolgirl of the Sixties (1923), The Good Dog Book (1924) and American History Stories for Very Young Readers (1924). She also selected and edited a 10 volume series of classic children's stories entitled The Children's Hour (1907).

Parents can assure their child's success in language arts with this simple-to-use, scripted guide. First Language Lessons for the Well-Trained Mind uses picture study and other classical techniques to develop the child's language study in those first two all-important years of school. Each...  more

Parents can assure their child's success in language arts with this simple-to-use, scripted guide. First Language Lessons for the Well-Trained Mind uses picture study and other classical techniques to develop the child's language study in those first two all-important years of school. Each lesson leads the parent, step-by-step, through the simple oral and written projects that build reading, writing, spelling, storytelling, and comprehension skills. Use this book to supplement school learning, or as the center of a home-school language arts course.

Welcome to Singapore Math––the leading math program in the world! This book is designed to help fifth grade students master word problems, which are often tricky and frustrating, the Singapore Math way. The activities in this book teach students important math...  more

Welcome to Singapore Math––the leading math program in the world! This book is designed to help fifth grade students master word problems, which are often tricky and frustrating, the Singapore Math way. The activities in this book teach students important math skills, such as diagrams, number bonds, the counting on method, and mental calculation, that help in solving word problems. The book features one problem per page so as not to overwhelm students and step-by-step worked out solutions in the answer key. Perfect for students familiar with Singapore Math and for those who just need extra practice with word problems. Included in this book: ~ an introduction explaining the Singapore Math method. ~ common word problems found on assessments. ~ step-by-step worked out solutions in the answer key.

Welcome to Singapore Math??the leading math program in the world! This book is designed to help seventh grade students master word problems, which are often tricky and frustrating, the Singapore Math way. The activities in this book teach students important math...  more

Welcome to Singapore Math??the leading math program in the world! This book is designed to help seventh grade students master word problems, which are often tricky and frustrating, the Singapore Math way. The activities in this book teach students important math skills, such as diagrams, number bonds, the counting on method, and mental calculation, that help in solving word problems. The book features one problem per page so as not to overwhelm students and step-by-step worked out solutions in the answer key. Perfect for students familiar with Singapore Math and for those who just need extra practice with word problems. Included in this book: ~ an introduction explaining the Singapore Math method. ~ common word problems found on assessments. ~ step-by-step worked out solutions in the answer key.

The Ridgewood series of workbooks, developed by teachers in the Ridgewood, New Jersey Public Schools, is based on the curriculum they have been using with their elementary and middle school students for the past 10 years. Book 2 is designed for 4th to 5th grade students and includes analogies...  more

The Ridgewood series of workbooks, developed by teachers in the Ridgewood, New Jersey Public Schools, is based on the curriculum they have been using with their elementary and middle school students for the past 10 years. Book 2 is designed for 4th to 5th grade students and includes analogies that exemplify 5 different relationships; descriptive, comparative, categorical, serial, and casual. Within each category are 5 levels of complexity; Novice, Apprentice, Masters, and Super Masters.

A funny, entertaining introduction to Ben Franklin and his many inventions, including the story of how he created the "magic square." A magic square is a box of nine numbers arranged so that any line of three numbers adds up to the same number, including on the diagonal! Teachers and kids will...  more

A funny, entertaining introduction to Ben Franklin and his many inventions, including the story of how he created the "magic square." A magic square is a box of nine numbers arranged so that any line of three numbers adds up to the same number, including on the diagonal! Teachers and kids will love finding out about this popular teaching tool that is still used in elementary schools today!

Recognized as the father of analytic geometry, Rene Descartes was a French mathematician and philosopher. Kids will love this funny and very accessible tale -- based on one of math's greatest myths -- about the man who popularized the Cartesion system of coordinates.

The King wants to give the Queen something special for her birthday. The Queen has everything, everything except a bed. The trouble is that no one in the Kingdom knows the answer to a very important question: How Big is a Bed? because beds at the time had not yet been invented. The Queen's...  more

The King wants to give the Queen something special for her birthday. The Queen has everything, everything except a bed. The trouble is that no one in the Kingdom knows the answer to a very important question: How Big is a Bed? because beds at the time had not yet been invented. The Queen's birthday is only a few days away. How can they figure out what size the bed should be?

Seventeen lessons that provide experiences with sorting, number sense, graphing, geometry, measurement, probability, and more. A lively readable classroom vignettes that describes Marilyn Burns's unique and inspiring approach to teaching problem-solving lessons.

On a special field trip in the magic school bus, Ms. Frizzle's class goes into outer space and visits each planet in the solar system.

The Master Skills series is not just another workbook series! These full-color, reproducible workbooks were designed by experts in elementary education to ensure the mastery of basic skills critical to your child's academic success. Every Master Skills title provides complete directions and...  more

The Master Skills series is not just another workbook series! These full-color, reproducible workbooks were designed by experts in elementary education to ensure the mastery of basic skills critical to your child's academic success. Every Master Skills title provides complete directions and examples to encourage independent study, and contains an answer key to measure your child's progress and guide your child's instruction.The Master Skills series has drawn national acclaim for its vivid illustrations, challenging lesson content and real-life applications of essential basic skills at every grade level. The most current edition of the Master Skills series includes expanded teaching suggestions for parents. Remember…your involvement as a parent in the learning process is critical to your child's academic success!American Education Publishing…committed to providing you with quality educational materials at the most affordable price!

The Master Skills series is not just another workbook series! These full-color, reproducible workbooks were designed by experts in elementary education to ensure the mastery of basic skills critical to your child's academic success. Every Master Skills title provides complete directions and...  more

The Master Skills series is not just another workbook series! These full-color, reproducible workbooks were designed by experts in elementary education to ensure the mastery of basic skills critical to your child's academic success. Every Master Skills title provides complete directions and examples to encourage independent study, and contains an answer key to measure your child's progress and guide your child's instruction.The Master Skills series has drawn national acclaim for its vivid illustrations, challenging lesson content and real-life applications of essential basic skills at every grade level. The most current edition of the Master Skills series includes expanded teaching suggestions for parents. Remember…your involvement as a parent in the learning process is critical to your child's academic success!American Education Publishing…committed to providing you with quality educational materials at the most affordable price!

One of five new additions to our popular Read and Understand series, Read and Understand Nonfiction-Grade 4-6 expands the series to higher grades for the first time. Along with the new Read and Understand Fiction-Grade 4-6, it provides teachers with a comprehensive resource of stories and skills...  more

One of five new additions to our popular Read and Understand series, Read and Understand Nonfiction-Grade 4-6 expands the series to higher grades for the first time. Along with the new Read and Understand Fiction-Grade 4-6, it provides teachers with a comprehensive resource of stories and skills pages to supplement any core reading program. Each of the stories are followed by activities for practicing reading skills such as: - comprehension - vocabulary development - phonetic elements - word attack skills Read and Understand Nonfiction has 22 two-page stories that vary in reading difficulty from low-fourth through sixth grade. The types of stories include: - biography - other cultures - life science - physical science - arts and crafts - sports Some story titles are "Home Run Summer," "Vietnamese Holidays," "Marion Anderson," "Love That Chocolate!," "The Ants Go Marching," and "Gold, Gold, Gold!" Practice activities for every story include: - a comprehension page - a vocabulary page Other skills practiced include: - characterization - fact and opinion - sequencing information - main topics and supporting details - following directions - summarizing and organizing information - outlining The stories and practice materials can be used for directed lessons with small groups or individual students or as independent practice activities in class or at home. The reading levels in each book span several grades to ensure that appropriate material for most all students is provided. A complete list of skills practiced is given in the table on contents for each book. An answer key is provided. All 144 pages perforated for easy removal.

Help students write effectively and raise their test scores with fun writing prompts and expert lessons on writing five-paragraph essays, organizing a story, writing expository pieces, mastering persuasive writing, and more.

Eighty-four problem situations are presented in cleverly-illustrated formats, covering everything from whimsical to serious. You'll find the problems useful for creative problem solving exercises, writing prompts, drama, discussions, moral development, and brainstorming. Just pick a problem...  more

Eighty-four problem situations are presented in cleverly-illustrated formats, covering everything from whimsical to serious. You'll find the problems useful for creative problem solving exercises, writing prompts, drama, discussions, moral development, and brainstorming. Just pick a problem and you've taken your first step toward successful problem solving. Grades 4-8.

Provides everything children need to build multiple skills in language. Focusing on phonics, structural analysis and dictionary skills, this workbook also offers creative ideas for using phonics and word study skills in other language arts. Over 200 pages. Answer key included.

Describes the characteristics and formation of different types of rocks.  

An elementary level reading assessment book.

An elementary level reading assessment book.

An elementary level reading assessment book.

An elementary level reading assessment book.

Volcanoes don't always look like mountains; they aren't always full of fire. Some are holes in the ground; some form under the sea. And despite their reputation for destruction, volcanoes produce new mountains, new islands, and new soil. Visit some of the world's most remarkable volcanoes along...  more

Volcanoes don't always look like mountains; they aren't always full of fire. Some are holes in the ground; some form under the sea. And despite their reputation for destruction, volcanoes produce new mountains, new islands, and new soil. Visit some of the world's most remarkable volcanoes along with one of the most outstanding science writers in children's books. It's an extraordinary--and unforgettable--trip.

Lions and tigers and bears, oh my! Throughout the animal world, predators instill fear and command respect. Great white sharks, crocodiles, owls, and even common housecats are some of the formidable hunters children will be thrilled to learn about in this new Sticker-pedia book. Like other books...  more

Lions and tigers and bears, oh my! Throughout the animal world, predators instill fear and command respect. Great white sharks, crocodiles, owls, and even common housecats are some of the formidable hunters children will be thrilled to learn about in this new Sticker-pedia book. Like other books in the series, Sticker-pedia Predators offers a unique interactive learning experience incorporating encyclopedic facts, stickers and play. The book comes with more than 400 reusable stickers, a CDROM filled with hundreds of clip art images, and a treasury of amazing facts on hundreds of hungry hunters for youngsters to gobble up.

A collection of completely disgusting science experiments demonstrates how learning can be fun -- and extra messy -- with such ideas as examining a snail's slime trail and blowing up a marshmallow in the microwave.

Compiles scientific questions and experiments dealing with a range of topics, including how animals communicate, what the Earth is made of, how magnets attract, and how light travels.

In The Stars, part of the Starting with Space series, the mysteries and marvels of stars are explained using a straightforward question-and-answer format. A unique combination of facts, folklore, simple experiments and hands-on activities explains scientific discoveries in space in an...  more

In The Stars, part of the Starting with Space series, the mysteries and marvels of stars are explained using a straightforward question-and-answer format. A unique combination of facts, folklore, simple experiments and hands-on activities explains scientific discoveries in space in an easy-to-understand way. With detailed illustrations, plus the latest color photographs from NASA and the Hubble Space Telescope, The Stars provides an excellent introduction to the wonders of our universe.

How does milk help me grow? Where do vitamins come from? Do carrots really strengthen my eyesight? Find out these answers-in Janice VanCleave's Food and Nutrition for Every Kid. To the delight of children, parents, and teachers everywhere, America's favorite science teacher...  more

How does milk help me grow? Where do vitamins come from? Do carrots really strengthen my eyesight? Find out these answers-in Janice VanCleave's Food and Nutrition for Every Kid. To the delight of children, parents, and teachers everywhere, America's favorite science teacher brings a welcome addition to the popular Science for Every Kid series. Through fun, safe, and easy-to-do experiments, Janice VanCleave teaches kids ages eight to twelve all about food and nutrition. Kids can learn about leavening agents by mixing baking soda with vinegar. They'll explore why different sweeteners vary in sweetness, how to use natural food dyes to dye a T-shirt, and what the food pyramid is-plus much more. Each experiment is broken down into a purpose, list of materials, step-by-step instructions, expected results, and explanations that kids can understand. Every project has been tested and can be performed safely and inexpensively using ordinary household materials.

This official U.S. government guide to piloting aircraft?created by the Federal Aviation Administration?is the essential resource for finding the knowledge and skills to fly all types of planes. It includes an introduction to flight training and official information on ground operations, basic...  more

This official U.S. government guide to piloting aircraft?created by the Federal Aviation Administration?is the essential resource for finding the knowledge and skills to fly all types of planes. It includes an introduction to flight training and official information on ground operations, basic flight maneuvers, slow flight, stalls and spins, takeoff and departure climbs, ground reference maneuvers, airport traffic patterns, approaches and landings, performance maneuvers, and night operations. Pilots will find information on transitioning from small aircraft to more complex airplanes, as well as detailed explanations of emergency procedures. Each topic is coupled with colorful, detailed illustrations to aid the reader. Any pilot who wishes to maintain a current understanding of aircraft operation must read this book. 

"This extensive collection of do-it-yourself projects ranges from simple ideas using household materials to sophisticated plans which are unique."--Booklist"[There are] many good projects."--Appraisal "The directions are clear and straightforward."--VOYAFrom a device that makes sounds waves...  more

"This extensive collection of do-it-yourself projects ranges from simple ideas using household materials to sophisticated plans which are unique."--Booklist"[There are] many good projects."--Appraisal "The directions are clear and straightforward."--VOYAFrom a device that makes sounds waves visible to a unique "pomato" plant, these 100 imaginative and impressive science projects will impress science fair judges and teachers--and astound all the kids in the school. Some of the experiments can be completed quickly, others take more time, thought, and construction, but every one uses readily available materials. Budding Einsteins can make their own plastic, build a working telescope, or choose from a range of ideas in electricity, ecology, astronomy, and other scientific fields.

Why do golf balls have dimples? What makes people snore? How does a fax work? The answers to these and 1,250 other commonly asked, but hard to explain questions can be found in this volume. Revised and expanded, the second edition of this bestselling book tackles dozens of sci-tech subject...  more

Why do golf balls have dimples? What makes people snore? How does a fax work? The answers to these and 1,250 other commonly asked, but hard to explain questions can be found in this volume. Revised and expanded, the second edition of this bestselling book tackles dozens of sci-tech subject areas, including the human body, space, the environment, weights and measures, chemistry and physics, and much more.

Bringing together all of the most popular girl characters from children's literature, this gorgeous anthology features feisty heroines such as Ramona Quimby, Alice in Wonderland, Pippi Longstocking, and Anne of Green Gables. The attractively illustrated extracts offer the perfect...  more

Bringing together all of the most popular girl characters from children's literature, this gorgeous anthology features feisty heroines such as Ramona Quimby, Alice in Wonderland, Pippi Longstocking, and Anne of Green Gables. The attractively illustrated extracts offer the perfect introduction to stories that have enchanted generations of young girls.

An Inspiring Approach to Reading From A Tree Grows in Brooklyn to Ramona the Pest to Wringer, here are 100 great books guaranteed to stir the imagination, spark conversation, and lead the way to adventure. In 100 Books for Girls to Grow On, Shireen Dodson, author of the acclaimed The...  more

An Inspiring Approach to Reading From A Tree Grows in Brooklyn to Ramona the Pest to Wringer, here are 100 great books guaranteed to stir the imagination, spark conversation, and lead the way to adventure. In 100 Books for Girls to Grow On, Shireen Dodson, author of the acclaimed The Mother-Daughter Book Club, offers a selection of both new and classic titles. Each book has been handpicked because it is a joy to read, because it inspires mother-daughter dialogue, and because it encourages creativity beyond the book experience. Included are brief plot summaries for each book, as well as thought-provoking discussion questions, inspired field trip ideas, fun crafts and activities, and biographies of the authors. Let books become a springboard for encouraging your daughter's imagination. Ideas inside include: Design and draw colorful dresses like Wanda Petronski, heroine of Eleanore Estes' The Hundred Dresses. Take your cue from Harriet the Spy and create your own stories from overheard snippets of conversation. While reading Caddie Woodlawn, pull out a map and trace Caddie's mother's journey from Boston to the Wisconsin frontier. You don't need to form a book club to use and enjoy 100 Books for Girls to Grow On. Shireen Dodson offers stimulating ideas that will spark your daughter's creativity and nurture a love for books.

Presents more than 50 science activities and experiments using household materials.  

Instructions for using household materials to make such star world items as an astro shuttle, a meteor man, and a lunar colony computer.

This book is chock full with more than 60 great projects--and you can make them all out of paper! -Jumping Spiders -A haunted house peep show! -The fierce Dragon -An Ancient Castle! -Follow the step-by-step directions and they're easy to make. You can even decorate your room with lanterns...  more

This book is chock full with more than 60 great projects--and you can make them all out of paper! -Jumping Spiders -A haunted house peep show! -The fierce Dragon -An Ancient Castle! -Follow the step-by-step directions and they're easy to make. You can even decorate your room with lanterns and invite your friends to the most fun-filled party ever! You'll all be amazed at the fun you can have creating things with paper!

INVESTIGATIONS 2012 COMMON CORE STUDENT ACTIVITY BOOK SINGLE VOLUME ED GRADE 5

Contains exercises based on national standards to ensure that students master skills before progressing. Entertaining and interactive activities with eye-catching graphics make learning and reviewing fun and effective. A great tool for keeping children current during the school year or preparing...  more

Contains exercises based on national standards to ensure that students master skills before progressing. Entertaining and interactive activities with eye-catching graphics make learning and reviewing fun and effective. A great tool for keeping children current during the school year or preparing them during the summer for the grade ahead. Supports NCTE standards.

Meets NCTM standards - Overview of benchmarks to ensure proficiency on tests- Assessment of each unit for identification of skills needing instruction- concise, step by step approach to support learner success- real world application of skills.

Your students will really pay attention when you use Phunny Stuph. Jokes and humorous urban legends make up all 100 proofreading exercises in this useful book. Use the exercises as transparencies to start class, or photocopy them to pass out to your students. The errors include a little bit of...  more

Your students will really pay attention when you use Phunny Stuph. Jokes and humorous urban legends make up all 100 proofreading exercises in this useful book. Use the exercises as transparencies to start class, or photocopy them to pass out to your students. The errors include a little bit of everything-missing punctuation, spelling mistakes, errors in usage, sentence fragments, and more. Each exercise includes teaching notes and an example of a possible correction. Most exercises are short-just right for quick, frequent lessons that will really help your students improve their skills!

Get to the next level in story writing with this 85-page manual from the author of "Grizzly Adams." Its step-by-step guidelines for expanded narratives are a natural extension of the Institute for Excellence in Writing Unit III summary. "How to Write a Story" provides explanations and exercises...  more

Get to the next level in story writing with this 85-page manual from the author of "Grizzly Adams." Its step-by-step guidelines for expanded narratives are a natural extension of the Institute for Excellence in Writing Unit III summary. "How to Write a Story" provides explanations and exercises for each stage of story construction: getting ideas, developing effective plots, creating realistic scenes and characters. Ideal for students who what to write longer stories, or for teachers who teach original fiction writing.

Drawing on major new insights in brain research, Gentry shows how reading and writing develop in five phases-from operations with no letter knowledge to understanding of phonics chunks- that provide the blueprint for instructional approaches. The book enables teachers to identify a child's phase...  more

Drawing on major new insights in brain research, Gentry shows how reading and writing develop in five phases-from operations with no letter knowledge to understanding of phonics chunks- that provide the blueprint for instructional approaches. The book enables teachers to identify a child's phase of development, set reasonable expectations for growth, and select the methods that will move each child forward.

First Grammar book for children ages 6-9. First English Grammar is structured according to the different parts of speech. This book will give children a clear idea of basic grammar and help lay a strong foundation for good English. Every page in this 112 page text book contains bright illustrations.

The exciting new Spanish-English Picture Dictionary features both Spanish and English vocabulary in everyday scenes. You'll discover colorful pictures featuring objects children see in their daily world--home, backyard, school, shapes and numbers--with the Spanish and English words for them. ...  more

The exciting new Spanish-English Picture Dictionary features both Spanish and English vocabulary in everyday scenes. You'll discover colorful pictures featuring objects children see in their daily world--home, backyard, school, shapes and numbers--with the Spanish and English words for them. The detailed illustrations serve as an opportunity for further learning by offering seek-and-find activities that help develop children's observational skills. The Spanish-English Picture Dictionary makes learning Spanish and English words fun and easy!Features: Spanish and English vocabulary is included on every page. Vocabulary words are presented in context. Glossary features Spanish words, their pronunciation, and their English equivalent.

This comprehensive activity book and curriculum guide contains all you need to make history come alive for your child!Don't just read about history—experience it! Color a picture of a Minoan bull-jumper, make a model of the Nile River, create Roman armor and Celtic jewelry and more....  more

This comprehensive activity book and curriculum guide contains all you need to make history come alive for your child!Don't just read about history—experience it! Color a picture of a Minoan bull-jumper, make a model of the Nile River, create Roman armor and Celtic jewelry and more. Designed to turn the accompanying book The Story of the World, Volume 1: Ancient Times into a complete history program, this Activity Book provides you with comprehension questions and answers, coloring pages, lists of additional readings in history and literature, and plenty of simple, hands-on activities—all designed for grades 1-4.

Singapore Math strategies can do wonders for student achievement—but only if the parents are behind the program. Get them on your side by showing them exactly how the strategies work and why they're so effective. And save hours of prep time by using these ready-to-go handouts to provide...  more

Singapore Math strategies can do wonders for student achievement—but only if the parents are behind the program. Get them on your side by showing them exactly how the strategies work and why they're so effective. And save hours of prep time by using these ready-to-go handouts to provide explanations and practice. Even includes special tips for winning over difficult parents!128 pp.

Travel back in time to see what life was like in ancient Greece and Rome while having fun with hands-on activities such as making a star gazer; chiseling a clay tablet; weaving Roman sandals; making a Greek mosaic; creating Roman jewelry; throwing Greek pottery; casting a vote in a Roman-style...  more

Travel back in time to see what life was like in ancient Greece and Rome while having fun with hands-on activities such as making a star gazer; chiseling a clay tablet; weaving Roman sandals; making a Greek mosaic; creating Roman jewelry; throwing Greek pottery; casting a vote in a Roman-style election; and much more. Learn how these civilizations contributed to our present-day world by participating in art, math, cooking, science, and geography activities. Interesting facts and trivia are included throughout. Helpful illustrations explain project steps.

Following the success of their Sentence-Composing series and their Grammar: A Sentence-Composing Approach series, Don and Jenny Killgallon present a new series, Paragraphs: A Sentence-Composing Approach. Paragraphs for Middle School: A Sentence-Composing Approach gives students new tools to...  more

Following the success of their Sentence-Composing series and their Grammar: A Sentence-Composing Approach series, Don and Jenny Killgallon present a new series, Paragraphs: A Sentence-Composing Approach. Paragraphs for Middle School: A Sentence-Composing Approach gives students new tools to write mature and varied sentences through imitating models by authors like Louis Sachar, Suzanne Collins, Gary Paulsen, J. R. R. Tolkien, Carl Hiassen, Rick Riordan, J. K. Rowling, and many others. Now, in this worktext, the Killgallons take the approach a step further by teaching students tools authors use to build paragraphs. Using power tools in four places to build better sentences-the opener, the S-V split, the closer, and the mix-and four techniques for building better paragraphs-expanding paragraphs, imitating paragraphs, unscrambling paragraphs, and building paragraphs-students achieve a goal of good writing: elaboration. Through the activities in this book, students: imitate how their favorite authors build sentences and paragraphs eliminate common sentence boundary problems--fragments, run-ons, comma splices learn, practice, and use the tools that foster elaboration in paragraphs. With recognizable authors as their mentors, students build confidence as their writing becomes more meaningful and masterful.

Comprehension Mini-Lessons, Point of View & Fact and OpinionSure-fire lessons and motivating activities to help every learner master essential comprehension skills. Each section includes a variety of lessons to reinforce skills, a test preparation lesson and test-formatted activity page, and a...  more

Comprehension Mini-Lessons, Point of View & Fact and OpinionSure-fire lessons and motivating activities to help every learner master essential comprehension skills. Each section includes a variety of lessons to reinforce skills, a test preparation lesson and test-formatted activity page, and a fun wrap-up project with evaluation ideas. 64 pages. Grade Level: 4-8

Learning to Connect Words & Relationships. Teaches students how to analyze and classify word pairs and word groups by relationship, category, and structure. Level A includes analogies based on synonyms, antonyms, a part of, a kind of, something used to, and someone who. Level B includes all the...  more

Learning to Connect Words & Relationships. Teaches students how to analyze and classify word pairs and word groups by relationship, category, and structure. Level A includes analogies based on synonyms, antonyms, a part of, a kind of, something used to, and someone who. Level B includes all the categories covered in Level A plus sequence, a product of, association, and characteristic. Includes detailed explanations of how analogies work, answers, and a fun reward game for additional analogy practice. 52-60 pages.

TEACHER CREATED RESOURCES TCR3169 Gr 6 Analogies For Critical thinkingApproach analogies as puzzles. To solve them, students need to use cognitive processes and critical-thinking skills. these exercises present word an/or picture relationships in several different ways. The goal is to develop...  more

TEACHER CREATED RESOURCES TCR3169 Gr 6 Analogies For Critical thinkingApproach analogies as puzzles. To solve them, students need to use cognitive processes and critical-thinking skills. these exercises present word an/or picture relationships in several different ways. The goal is to develop skills in visual imagery, reading, comprehension, vocabulary development, reasoning and test-taking.Manufacturer: TEACHER CREATED RESOURCESManufacturer Part No: TCR3169UPC Code: 088231931690

Builds vocabulary and reading comprehension skills!

The Ridgewood series of workbooks, developed by teachers in the Ridgewood, New Jersey Public Schools, is based on the curriculum they have been using with their elementary and middle school students for the past 10 years. Book 1 is ideal for 3rd to 4th grade students and includes analogies that...  more

The Ridgewood series of workbooks, developed by teachers in the Ridgewood, New Jersey Public Schools, is based on the curriculum they have been using with their elementary and middle school students for the past 10 years. Book 1 is ideal for 3rd to 4th grade students and includes analogies that exemplify 5 different relationships; descriptive, comparative, categorical, serial, and casual. Within each category are 5 levels of complexity; Novice, Apprentice, Masters, and Super Masters.

Ridgewood Analogies 1 Guide provides an overview of the usefulness of analogies and examples of how analogical thinking can improve students' skills in other academic areas. Suggestions about pre-anal

This is the Answer Key and Teacher's Guide to Ridgewood Analogies, Book 4. It contains an introduction that explains how analogies work and how students can use them. The rest of the book contains the

This pocket-sized guide is full of tips and ideas to help you draw all kinds of creatures and contraptions. Using easy, step-by-step examples, it shows you how to build up detailed scenes from basic shapes. It is also packed with expert advice on techniques and materials for producing really...  more

This pocket-sized guide is full of tips and ideas to help you draw all kinds of creatures and contraptions. Using easy, step-by-step examples, it shows you how to build up detailed scenes from basic shapes. It is also packed with expert advice on techniques and materials for producing really professional-looking pictures. This book also contains Usboren-recommended Web sites that you can visit to find out more.

Examines the day-to-day life and experiences of a soldier in Ancient Greece. Includes a glossary of terms and a brief chronology of major military events from 498 B.C. to 336 B.C.

There are some cute art projects in this little book. Olympic plate Minotaur head golden charm bracelet labyrinth puzzle minotaur puzzle cacladic figures Trojan gift horse tragic and comic masks dolphin fresco With this little book create some Greek art projects while studying...  more

There are some cute art projects in this little book. Olympic plate Minotaur head golden charm bracelet labyrinth puzzle minotaur puzzle cacladic figures Trojan gift horse tragic and comic masks dolphin fresco With this little book create some Greek art projects while studying Greece. This is great for some homeschool art, this is an extra one for me.

Did you know that every work of art has its own story?

Real questions answered in the same hysterical "Magic School Bus", way.

A desperate quest begins in the Romano-Egyptian port of Alexandria, the magnificent city of the great lighthouse, the Library, and the tomb of Alexander the Great. Codes, riddles, anagrams, and hieroglyphics lead Flavia and her friends down the river Nile to pyramids and sphinxes, temples and...  more

A desperate quest begins in the Romano-Egyptian port of Alexandria, the magnificent city of the great lighthouse, the Library, and the tomb of Alexander the Great. Codes, riddles, anagrams, and hieroglyphics lead Flavia and her friends down the river Nile to pyramids and sphinxes, temples and tombs, crocodiles and hippos. But what lies at the end of their long journey? Treasure or death?

As well as being gripping adventures, Caroline Lawrence's bestselling novels are packed with facts about ancient Roman life. This quiz book includes more than 500 questions based on The Enemies of Jupiter, The Gladiators from Capua, The Colossus of Rhodes, The Fugitive from Corinth, The Sirens...  more

As well as being gripping adventures, Caroline Lawrence's bestselling novels are packed with facts about ancient Roman life. This quiz book includes more than 500 questions based on The Enemies of Jupiter, The Gladiators from Capua, The Colossus of Rhodes, The Fugitive from Corinth, The Sirens of Surrentum, and The Charioteer of Delphi. There are also quizzes about Roman entertainment, rules and rituals, architecture, medicine, love, and marriage; and picture puzzles to solve. Fun for all Roman Mysteries fans, and anyone fascinated to know what life in first-century Rome was really like.

Join Flavia, Jonathan, Nubia, and Lupus as they explore fascinating facets of life in ancient Rome. Evocative text and vivid full-color illustrations bring to life the themes, settings, and personalities in the bestselling series. Topics covered include Flavia on the class system in Roman...  more

Join Flavia, Jonathan, Nubia, and Lupus as they explore fascinating facets of life in ancient Rome. Evocative text and vivid full-color illustrations bring to life the themes, settings, and personalities in the bestselling series. Topics covered include Flavia on the class system in Roman society, favorite myths and legends, and holidays and celebrations; Jonathan discovering the world of Roman sport and leisure and the different religions; Nubia on animals in Roman times; and Lupus on childhood in Roman times, plus ancient cultures' fascination with number and alphabet puzzles and games. A timeline of key events in Roman history and a map of the Roman Empire are included.