Renowned literacy expert Stephanie Harvey teams up with authors/writing consultants Sara Holbrook and Michael Salinger to introduce writing frameworks—short writing scaffolds to support student writing. This innovative writing tool gets strivers engaged and invested in their writing, while providing a launch pad for thrivers to reach new heights. The authors present 27 frameworks with step-by-step lessons that emphasize teacher modeling, repeated reading, discussion, partnered research, writing, revision, and sharing; the lessons build both content knowledge and communication skills.Key Features : i : Based on Stephanie Harvey’s best-selling From Striving to Thriving approach.ii : Holbrook and Salinger have honed their framework approach though years of teaching and learning from tens of thousands of students around the globeiii : Frameworks zero in on practical writing skills and can serve as plug-ins to any writing program including Six Traits or Units of Studyiv : Can be adapted across grades and subject areas to improve and integrate writing across the curriculum. Can serve as a central focus for class discussionsv : Short framework lessons help strivers approach writing with “energy, action, and confidence rather than dread.” (Stephanie Harvey)vi : Provides a step-by-step model for effective writing instruction and helps students prioritize information and clarify their ideas

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Spelling practice has never been this fun! Worksheets with real-world themes engage students in spelling words and using critical thinking skills. The theme-based worksheets include spelling practice and word study for over 200 words, hands-on centers, and games. Spelling and word study skill practice includes consonant blends, consonant digraphs, vowel pairs, r-controlled vowels, and more! Fun Spelling Practice Worksheets to Supplement Your Spelling Program! These theme-based spelling worksheets take grade 1 students on spelling adventures as they expand their vocabulary and language skills. Over 200 words from real-world topics boost students’ spelling competencies and reinforce spelling skills and strategies they have learned. The illustrations and graphics are engaging and motivating and make spelling practice activities feel like a fun brain game! Supplement your spelling program with worksheets that provide additional practice with spelling and word study skills. Over 100 worksheets and 10 hands-on activities for small groups that are perfect for centers as well as whole-class games. Grade 1 includes: • 8 theme-based units • Spelling tips • Spelling word list • Extra practice worksheets • Bonus section with spelling strategy visual aids • Answer key The theme units were chosen to represent common experiences of children in first grade, along with general grade-level words. These topics may relate to other subjects you are teaching and could augment other lessons. For example, Let Your Feelings Show could be used with an SEL lesson focusing on managing feelings. Clean Mouth could be used when talking about self-care. Real-world topics and themes include: • Let Your Feelings Show • Fun at the Fair • Clean Mouth • Rainy Days • In the Kitchen • Camping in the Forest • In the Garden • In the Deep Blue Sea BONUS RESOURCES Extra Practice Worksheets Fun practice worksheets using words from each week of the Building Spelling Skills series. These worksheets can be used to enrich weekly lessons from Building Spelling Skills or for additional independent practice to supplement any spelling program. Spelling Strategy Visual Aids Visual aid charts for students feature a variety of useful strategies that help students learn a word’s spelling by analyzing sounds and word structures or by using dictionary skills and memory aids. Answer key is included.

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Spelling practice has never been this fun! Worksheets with real-world themes engage students in spelling words and using critical thinking skills. The theme-based worksheets include spelling practice and word study for over 600 words, hands-on centers, and games. Spelling and word study skill practice includes consonant blends, consonant digraphs, vowel pairs, r-controlled vowels, and more! Fun Spelling Practice Worksheets to Supplement Your Spelling Program! These theme-based spelling worksheets take grade 5 students on spelling adventures as they expand their vocabulary and language skills. Over 600 words from real-world topics boost students’ spelling competencies and reinforce spelling skills and strategies they have learned. The illustrations and graphics are engaging and motivating and make spelling practice activities feel like a fun brain game! Supplement your spelling program with worksheets that provide additional practice with spelling and word study skills. Over 100 worksheets and 10 hands-on activities for small groups that are perfect for centers as well as whole-class games. Grade 5 includes: • 8 theme-based units • Spelling tips • Spelling word list • Extra practice worksheets • Bonus section with spelling strategy visual aids • Answer key The theme units were chosen to represent common experiences of children in fifth grade, along with general grade-level words. These topics may relate to other subjects you are teaching and could augment other lessons. For example, Helping Others could be used with an SEL lesson focusing on developing empathy. Seeing the World could be used with a social studies lesson. Mother Nature Rules! and Wildlife could extend a science lesson about weather or animal habitats. Friendly Competition could be used when students must spend recess inside on a rainy day. Real-world topics and themes include: • Best Friends • Friendly Competition • Mother Nature Rules! • Let’s Go Out to Eat! • It Takes All Kinds • Helping Others • Seeing the World • Wildlife BONUS RESOURCES Extra Practice Worksheets Fun practice worksheets using words from each week of the Building Spelling Skills series. These worksheets can be used to enrich weekly lessons from Building Spelling Skills or for additional independent practice to supplement any spelling program. Spelling Strategy Visual Aids Visual aid charts for students feature a variety of useful strategies that help students learn a word’s spelling by analyzing sounds and word structures or by using dictionary skills and memory aids. Answer key is included.Key Features : i : Spelling Games, Grade 5 contains worksheets with real-world themes engage students in spelling words and using critical thinking skills.ii : Contains theme-based worksheets that include spelling practice and word study for over 600 words, hands-on centers, and games.iii : Contains spelling and word study skill practice that includes consonant blends, consonant digraphs, vowel pairs, r-controlled vowels, and more!iv : Contains over 600 words from real-world topics that boost students' spelling competencies and reinforce spelling skills and strategies they have learned.v : Includes illustrations and graphics that are engaging and motivating and make spelling practice activities feel like a fun brain game!

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Spelling practice has never been this fun! Worksheets with real-world themes engage students in spelling words and using critical thinking skills. The theme-based worksheets include spelling practice and word study for over 600 words, hands-on centers, and games. Spelling and word study skill practice includes consonant blends, consonant digraphs, vowel pairs, r-controlled vowels, and more! Fun Spelling Practice Worksheets to Supplement Your Spelling Program! These theme-based spelling worksheets take grade 4 students on spelling adventures as they expand their vocabulary and language skills. Over 600 words from real-world topics boost students’ spelling competencies and reinforce spelling skills and strategies they have learned. The illustrations and graphics are engaging and motivating and make spelling practice activities feel like a fun brain game! Supplement your spelling program with worksheets that provide additional practice with spelling and word study skills. Over 100 worksheets and 10 hands-on activities for small groups that are perfect for centers as well as whole-class games. Grade 4 includes: • 8 theme-based units • Spelling tips • Spelling word list • Extra practice worksheets • Bonus section with spelling strategy visual aids • Answer key The theme units were chosen to represent common experiences of children in fourth grade, along with general grade-level words. These topics may relate to other subjects you are teaching and could augment other lessons. For example, What a Feeling! could be used with an SEL lesson focusing on managing feelings. Once Upon a Time could be used with a literature lesson. The Great Outdoors and Out in the Wild! could extend a science lesson about animals or nature. Video Gaming Fun could be used when students must spend recess inside on a rainy day. Real-world topics and themes include: • Enjoy the Show! • Out in the Wild! • What a Feeling! • What’s Your Superpower? • The Great Outdoors • Video Gaming Fun • Once Upon a Time • Get a Hobby BONUS RESOURCES Extra Practice Worksheets Fun practice worksheets using words from each week of the Building Spelling Skills series. These worksheets can be used to enrich weekly lessons from Building Spelling Skills or for additional independent practice to supplement any spelling program. Spelling Strategy Visual Aids Visual aid charts for students feature a variety of useful strategies that help students learn a word’s spelling by analyzing sounds and word structures or by using dictionary skills and memory aids. Answer key is included.Key Features : i : Spelling Games, Grade 4 contains worksheets with real-world themes to engage students in spelling words and using critical thinking skills.ii : Contains theme-based worksheets that include spelling practice and word study for over 600 words, hands-on centers, and games.iii : Contains spelling and word study skill practice that includes consonant blends, consonant digraphs, vowel pairs, r-controlled vowels, and more!iv : Contains topics that may relate to other subjects being taught and could augment other lessons.v : Can supplement a spelling program with worksheets that provide additional practice with spelling and word study skills.

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A nuts-and-bolts approach to making, and spelling, words! Start with consonant, vowel, consonant to make a word. Then, turn any piece to make a new word. Kids can progress to making longer words, with each bolt holding up to 4 nuts. Includes 6 bolts, 30 printed nuts (enough for multiple kids), and Activity Guide. Bolts measure 5"L, nuts 2.5"L. Grades: K+.Key Features : i : Helps develop early language skillsii : Builds gross motor skillsiii : Supports Common Core

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A newly jacketed, eminently useful thesaurus for students in grades 6-10, providing burgeoning writers with 70,000 synonyms shown in contexts students can relate to. The American Heritage® Student Thesaurus is especially designed to improve the reading and writing skills of students in middle school and early high school. The book offers 6,000 main entries and over 70,000 synonyms—more than any other thesaurus at this level—as well as a table explaining the parts of speech. Each main entry includes a clear sample sentence showing typical usage. Synonyms are listed in the order of how well they fit the meaning illustrated in the sample sentence, encouraging students to think about word choice as an active process rather than a rote procedure. Word Group features for words with no actual synonyms (such as boat or hat) provide conceptually related terms (such as ship or cap). Additionally, many entries contain lists of antonyms to help build vocabulary. This book has been updated with a new jacket to match the line look for The American Heritage® Student Dictionary.Key Features : i : More than 70,000 synonymsii : 6,000 main entries with clear example sentencesiii : New Tips for Writers section helps students make good writing even betteriv : Grades 6-10v : Hardcovervi : 384 pages

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A brand new edition of our superb dictionary for children in grades 3-6 (ages 8-12), with age-appropriate vocabulary, easy-to-understand definitions, lively example sentences, and delightful color images. The American Heritage® Children's Dictionary has been completely revised, updated, and redesigned for a brand-new edition, ensuring that this title remains fresh and current while providing the visual appeal needed to captivate young readers. For this brand-new edition, every definition has been reviewed, and hundreds of new senses and new words and definitions—ranging from android to vegan—have been added. This edition includes a brand-new feature, Writers Choose Their Words. Nearly 100 new note boxes throughout the A-Z text highlight quotations selected from popular and classic young adult and children's literature and show key vocabulary words in context. With entries written in easy-to-understand language, an abundance of example sentences that provide greater context, and stunning full-color illustrations, this engaging reference brings words to life and enhances the child's learning experience.Key Features : i : Over 25,000 entries are defined in age-appropriate, contemporary language with more than 16,000 example sentencesii : More than 2,000 new words and senses that cover the complete range of subjectsiii : Over 1,500 full-color photographs and drawingsiv : Grades 3-6 / Ages 8-12

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Reinforce sight word learning with this colorful word wall set. Features the second 100 words from the Fry list. Includes 20 write-on/wipe-off cards to customize. Pair with the Sight Words bulletin board for a complete set. Each set includes 121 pieces: • Sight Words banner (22.8" x 5.6") • 100 sight word cards from the Fry list (3" high) • 20 fill-in cards • Teaching guideKey Features : i : corresponds with Sight Words Bulleting Boardii : second set of 100 words from the Fry listiii : calming and engaging pastel colorsiv : includes 20 write-on/wipe-off cards to customize

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Developed by professional editors and educational consultants especially for preschoolers and children in the first years of school, the award-winning Picture Dictionary is a compilation of 900 of the words most commonly featured in elementary school reading programs and used every day by children in speech and writing. Entries are arranged alphabetically, introducing the concept that words in a dictionary are arranged in a sequence, and are illustrated with lively full-color drawings by distinguished children's illustrator Maggie Swanson. The same families and pets recur in the pictures, presenting children with a familiar cast of characters, engaging their attention. Playful example sentences show standard usage and encourage reading. The A-to-Z list is complemented by nine thematic illustrations at the back of the book that feature related vocabulary grouped in settings such as a classroom, a supermarket, and a zoo. Front matter includes an informative note to teachers and parents and guides them in using the book to best meet the needs of young readers. This book not only features a new cover, updated to match the line look of the other American Heritage® juvenile dictionaries, but it is for the first time presented in paperback, to match the new edition of the American Heritage® First Dictionary.Key Features : i : 900 entries in A-to-Z listii : Each entry features its own colorful, engaging illustration that brings the word to lifeiii : Now in paperbackiv : Grades P-K / Ages 4-6

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Give students authentic reasons to write with this collection of stimulating project-based learning activities. Each unit starts with a driving question that propels students to do research, investigate, collaborate, and communicate their results through multimedia and digital presentations, such as movies, advertisements, and podcasts. Includes student exemplars and reproducible planning sheets and rubrics to scaffold student investigations and writing.Key Features : i : Project-based learningii : Includes five ready-to-use project ideasiii : Students utilize technology to present their projectsiv : supports core standards

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Set the stage for reading success with just-right stories that target and teach the FIRST 25 sight words! This bright red box contains 125 books (5 copies of 25 titles), each title focused on a key sight word from the Fry List. The stories feature playful, predictable text and clear illustrations to make mastering must-know words easy and fun. Includes a big teaching guide filled with strategies and literacy-boosting reproducibles. The books, correlated with guided reading level A, are perfect for group learning. Includes: • 125 full-color, 8-page books (5 copies of 25 titles) • 32-page teaching guide • Sturdy storage unitKey Features : i : Teaches early reading skills and sight words—together!ii : A proven method of reading instruction that correlates with guided reading levelsiii : Stories leveled by a reading expertiv : Great for developing reading and writing skillsv : Each book is a funny story that targets and teaches a key Fry word

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Support new readers with kid-pleasing stories that teach the SECOND 25 sight words! This bright blue box contains 125 books (5 copies of 25 titles), each title focused on a key sight word from the Fry List. The stories feature playful, predictable text and clear illustrations to make mastering must-know words easy and fun. Includes a big teaching guide filled with strategies and literacy-boosting reproducibles. The books, correlated with guided reading level B, are perfect for group learning. Includes: • 125 full-color, 8-page books (5 copies of 25 titles) • 48-page teaching guide • Sturdy storage unitKey Features : i : Teaches early reading skills and sight words—together!ii : A proven method of reading instruction that correlates with guided reading levelsiii : Stories leveled by a reading expertiv : Great for developing reading and writing skillsv : Each book is a funny story that targets and teaches a key Fry word

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Build strong readers with a big collection of stories that teach the THIRD 25 sight words! This bright green box contains 125 books (5 copies of 25 titles), each title focused on a key sight word from the Fry List. The stories feature playful, predictable text and clear illustrations to make mastering must-know words easy and fun. Includes a big teaching guide filled with strategies and literacy-boosting reproducibles. The books, correlated with guided reading level C, are perfect for group learning. Includes: • 125 full-color, 8-page books (5 copies of 25 titles) • 32-page teaching guide • Sturdy storage unitKey Features : i : Teaches early reading skills and sight words—together!ii : A proven method of reading instruction that correlates with guided reading levelsiii : Stories leveled by a reading expertiv : Great for developing reading and writing skillsv : Each book is a funny story that targets and teaches a key Fry word

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Boost early reading skills with joyful stories that target and teach the FOURTH 25 sight words! This bright orange box includes 125 books (5 copies of 25 titles), each title focused on a key sight word from the Fry List. The stories feature playful, predictable text and clear illustrations to make mastering must-know words easy and fun. Includes a big teaching guide filled with strategies and literacy-boosting reproducibles. The books, correlated with guided reading level D, are perfect for group learning. Includes: • 125 full-color, 8-page books (5 copies of 25 titles) • 32-page teaching guide • Sturdy storage unitKey Features : i : Teaches early reading skills and sight words—together!ii : A proven method of reading instruction that correlates with guided reading levelsiii : Stories leveled by a reading expertiv : Great for developing reading and writing skillsv : Each book is a funny story that targets and teaches a key Fry word

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Set your child on the path to reading success with these whimsical titles focused on the second 25 sight words! This bright blue box contains 25 little books that each teach a must-know sight word via a playful, easy-to-read story. Characters include penguins, robots, ghosts, giants, silly dragons, and more to make learning extra enjoyable. Comes with a parent guide, mini-workbook, and motivating stickers. Books are correlate with Guided Reading Level B. Includes: • 25 full-color, 8-page books • 32-page activity book • Stickers • Sturdy storage boxKey Features : i : Teaches early reading skills and sight words—together!ii : A proven method of reading instruction that correlates with guided reading levelsiii : Stories leveled by a reading expertiv : Great for developing reading and writing skillsv : Each book is a funny story that targets and teaches a key Fry word

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Learning to read is easy with these kid-pleasing titles focused on the third 25 sight words! This bright green box contains 25 little books that each teach a must-know sight word via a playful, easy-to-read story. Characters include frogs, elves, unicorns, silly snowmen, talking balloons, and more to make learning extra enjoyable. Comes with a parent guide, mini-workbook, and motivating stickers. Books are correlate with Guided Reading Level C. Includes: • 25 full-color, 8-page books • 32-page activity book • Stickers • Sturdy storage boxKey Features : i : Teaches early reading skills and sight words—together!ii : A proven method of reading instruction that correlates with guided reading levelsiii : Stories leveled by a reading expertiv : Great for developing reading and writing skillsv : Each book is a funny story that targets and teaches a key Fry word

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Your child will fall in love with these rib-tickling titles focused on the fourth 25 sight words! This bright orange box includes 25 little books that each teach a must-know sight word via a playful, easy-to-read story. Characters include bunnies, bigfoot, hungry hippos, runaway cupcakes, and more to make learning extra enjoyable. Comes with a parent guide, mini-workbook, and motivating stickers. Books are correlate with Guided Reading Level D. Includes: • 25 full-color, 8-page books • 32-page activity book • Stickers • Sturdy storage boxKey Features : i : Teaches early reading skills and sight words—together!ii : A proven method of reading instruction that correlates with guided reading levelsiii : Stories leveled by a reading expertiv : Great for developing reading and writing skillsv : Each book is a funny story that targets and teaches a key Fry word

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Foam Fun Magnet Letters Red & Blue Bundle is made for little fingers! Includes 1 set each of uppercase and lowercase letters, each set with a storage container. Flexible foam is chunky and easy to handle. Perfect for identification, phonics, and word building/spelling activities. Red and Blue sets are color coded to help kids differentiate vowels from consonants. Each letter measures 1"-2" tall. Includes 112 magnetic letters and storage container. In the red and blue Foam Fun letter sets, "y" and "w" are included in both red (vowel) and blue (consonant) colors since these letters also can be vowels (diphthongs: "ew," "ow," " ay," "oy," and more). Includes 1 uppercase set and 1 lowercase set for a total of 224 letters, each individual set includes 112 Foam Fun Magnet Letters: 49 red: 9 each vowel, 2 "y" & 2 "w", 63 blue: 3 each consonant (including "y" & "w").Key Features : i : Perfect for Little Learners: Designed with little fingers in mind, the Foam Fun Magnet Letters Red & Blue Bundle is easy to handle, making it ideal for young children to engage in hands-on learning activities.ii : Comprehensive Sets: This bundle includes both uppercase and lowercase letters, each set equipped with a convenient storage container, ensuring easy organization and access to all 224 magnetic letters.iii : Color-Coded for Clarity: The sets are color-coded red and blue to help children differentiate between vowels and consonants, facilitating a clearer understanding of phonics and word formation.iv : Versatile Learning Tools: Measuring 1"-2" tall, these chunky foam letters are perfect for a variety of literacy activities, including identification, phonics, and word building/spelling exercises, promoting comprehensive language development.v : Inclusive Design: With "y" and "w" included in both red (vowel) and blue (consonant), this bundle recognizes the dual roles of these letters, ensuring thorough coverage of diphthongs and enhancing literacy instruction.

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Large, 4.75" transparent pink silicone letters (26 pieces) which are strong, soft and pliable and can be used in everyday play - in the sand pit, on the floor, on a light panel and in water. Children use their finger to follow tracing formation lines molded into each letter. Easy to clean after use in soapy water or in a dishwasher.Key Features : i : INSPIRE YOUNG WRITERS -- This set includes 26 transparent, lowercase letters from a to z. Each letter has raised broken lines for children to trace. Use the directional arrows to help children form letters and improve memorization.ii : SOFT AND GRIPPY -- SiliShapes® products are made of ultra-soft silicone. Kids love to touch and interact with these soft, bubbly letters.iii : A BRIGHT WAY TO LEARN LETTERS -- The semi-transparent silicone creates a striking visual effect when placed on a light panel for a truly multisensory experience.iv : MADE TO LAST -- These letters are made of durable silicone, which ideal and safe for any play environment. They are heat and UV resistant, which makes them durable and very easy to care for.v : SAFE FOR ALL LEARNERS -- The SiliShapes® Trace Alphabet letters are BPA and latex free.vi : COMPLETE YOUR SET -- See our SiliShapes Trace Numbers (sold separately) and SiliShapes Dot Numbers (sold separately) to complete your silicone letters and numbers set!

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Build fluency with irregularly spelled high-frequency words and those that are the most challenging. Authentic and meaningful practice empowers children to become successful and confident readers. Read / Write / Spell Routine - Research based practice maximizes learning.Key Features : i : Authentic and meaningful practice empowers children to become successful and confident readers.ii : Read / Write / Spell Routine - Research based practice maximizes learning.iii : Practice pages empower children to build skills with meaningful practice.

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Learn the most common high-impact words in English! Authentic and meaningful practice empowers children to become successful and confident readers. Read / Write / Spell Routine - Research based practice maximizes learning.Key Features : i : Authentic and meaningful practice empowers children to become successful and confident readers.ii : Read / Write / Spell Routine - Research based practice maximizes learning.iii : Practice pages empower children to build skills with meaningful practice.

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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 reading, writing, and usage-taking children beyond mere recognition of sight words to genuine mastery.

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Set children on the path to learning success with this innovative series! This colorful 256-page activity book targets essential skills-phonics, word families, and sight words. The formatted activities are predictable and fun, so even young learners can complete them independently. The perfect way to develop and sharpen key skills at home-at every child's own pace!Key Features : i : Children will love the playful activities and motivating mascotsii : Children can work through the activities at their own paceiii : Fun, predictable pages make learning and practicing essential skills painlessiv : A sure-fire way to build key learning skills at home

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Bob Books Set 2 continues to build reading skills. Use of three-letter words and consistent vowel sounds in slightly longer stories build confidence. Children love the hilarious (and sometimes mischievous) stories and pictures. These twelve books, filled with fun, drama, and surprise keep interest high for even the youngest readers. For grades K-1. Paperback book collection.Key Features : i : Bob books make reading easy and funii : Includes 12 books that will keep your young reader engagediii : Use of three-letter words and consistent vowel soundsiv : Designed for advancing readers

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Four 2-inch cubes get discussions and/or stories started. Each cube has Who? What? When? Where? Why? and one blank side. Foam is lightweight, soft, quiet, and washable. Square edges stop the cubes from rolling too far. Comes in a resealable storage bag. Teaching tips are included.Key Features : i : Four 2-inch cubes get discussions and/or stories startedii : Each cube has Who? What? When? Where? Why? and one blank sideiii : Foam is lightweight, soft, quiet, and washable

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Six 2-inch foam cubes with 36 different questions. Questions assess comprehension skills regarding text types and reading strategies. Foam is lightweight, soft, quiet, and washable. Square edges stop the cubes from rolling too far. Comes in a resealable storage bag. Teaching tips are included.Key Features : i : Questions assess comprehension skills regarding text types and reading strategiesii : Foam is lightweight, soft, quiet, and washableiii : Teaching tips are included

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Practice alphabet-related skills with 55 lowercase letters measuring 1" to 1-1/4". 41 blue consonants, 13 red vowels, and 1 purple y. Lightweight, washable foam coupled with magnetic backing makes the letters practical for any setting. Comes in a resealable storage bag. Teaching tips are included.Key Features : i : Great for practicing alphabet-related skillsii : Lowercase, magnetic lettersiii : Consonants are blue, vowels are red and y is purple

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Practice alphabet-related skills with 55 uppercase letters measuring 1-1/4". 41 blue consonants, 13 red vowels, and 1 purple y. Lightweight, washable foam coupled with magnetic backing makes the letters practical for any setting. Comes in a resealable storage bag. Teaching tips are included.Key Features : i : Uppercase letters measuring 1-1/4" tallii : Made of foam with magnetic backingiii : Color-coded letters feature blue consonants, red vowels, and purple yiv : Lightweight and washable

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Hop, skip, or leap into reading with the Elkonin Box Floor Mat Activity Set! Students will love practicing early literacy skills and building phonemic awareness by moving their feet as they learn to connect the sounds in words to letters (orthographic mapping). The mat features an Elkonin Box and accommodates words with up to 6 sounds. Elkonin boxes—also known as sound boxes—allow students to segment words into individual sounds, or phonemes. Colorful circles and hearts allow students to identify, find, and manipulate sounds, segment words into phonemes, and take a hands-on approach to translating written words into speech. Provide a multisensory, kinesthetic approach to literacy that prepares students to become confident readers and spellers. Getting started guide includes 4 activities and a word list. Includes 1 6-Sound Elkonin Box Floor Mat, 12 Write-on/wipe-off Circles, 2 Write-on/wipe-off Hearts, and 1 Activity Guide.Key Features : i : ELKONIN BOXES LEARNING MAT: Hop, skip, or leap into identifying and blending sounds! Students will love practicing early literacy skills and building phonemic awareness by moving their feet as they learn to connect the sounds in words to letters.ii : LETTER SOUNDS LEARNING TOYS: Elkonin boxes- also known as sound boxes- allow students to segment words into individual sounds, or phonemes. This mat accommodates words with up to 6 sounds.iii : MOVEMENT TOYS FOR TODDLERS 3-5: The life-size mat provides students with a kinesthetic way to practice phonemic awareness and phonics activities. This multisensory approach to literacy prepares students to become confident readers and spellers.iv : SPEECH THERAPY MATERIALS: Double-sided circles and hearts help students work on sound isolation, high-frequency words, and more. Use the solid color side for phonemic awareness practice and the write-on/wipe-off side for phonics.v : PRESCHOOL CLASSROOM MUST HAVES: This set includes 1 Elkonin Box Floor Mat, 12 Write-on/wipe-off Circles, 2 Write-on/wipe-off Hearts, and 1 Activity Guide that includes 4 activities and a word list.

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Practice alphabet-related skills with 40 uppercase letters measuring 1-3/4". 27 blue consonants, 12 red vowels, and 1 purple Y. Lightweight, washable foam coupled with magnetic backing makes the letters practical for any setting. Comes in a resealable storage bag. Teaching tips are included.Key Features : i : Practice alphabet-related skills with 40 uppercase letters measuring 1-3/4"ii : 27 blue consonants, 12 red vowels, and 1 purple Yiii : Lightweight, washable foam coupled with magnetic backing makes the letters practical for any setting

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Practice alphabet-related skills with 52 lowercase letters measuring 5/8" to 1-3/4". 36 blue consonants, 14 red vowels, and 2 purple y's. Lightweight, washable foam coupled with magnetic backing makes the letters practical for any setting. Comes in a resealable storage bag. Teaching tips are included.Key Features : i : Practice alphabet-related skills with 52 lowercase letters measuring 5/8" to 1-3/4"ii : 36 blue consonants, 14 red vowels, and 2 purple y'siii : Lightweight, washable foam coupled with magnetic backing makes the letters practical for any setting

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Learning the First 50 Sight Words is a Snap! Includes a Write-and-Learn Workbook! A single set of all 25 Sight Word Reader books in a handy carrying tote box! Great as a "send home" to encourage at-home reading. Includes a mini-workbook filled with easy how-to's, fun activities, and more! 25 books + 32-page workbook + tote box with handle 6"h x 5-3/4"w x 2-1/2"d Grades PreK-1Key Features : i : 25 booksii : 32-page workbookiii : Grades PreK-1

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Learning the ABCs is loads of fun with this totally charming collection of alliterative stories--one for each letter of the alphabet! Children will love listening to the rib-tickling adventures of Abby the Alligator, Bubble Bear, the Copycats, and more as they build all-important letter recognition skills that lay the foundation for reading success. Each book includes an irresistible story PLUS a hide-and-seek picture page and a rhyming letter poem to ensure kids get lots of practice with every letter. Includes a complete teacher's guide filled with easy lessons, teacher-tested activities, and mini-book versions of all 26 books so each child can take home their very own set. A playful way to build phonemic awareness and make sure kids really know their ABCs! Includes: 26, 8" x 10" 16-page books, 128-page teacher's guide, and a storage unit. For grades PreK-1.Key Features : i : 26 booksii : Learning the ABC's is easy and funiii : Grades PreK-1

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Bake up a fresh batch of phonics skills! There's big-time letter learning to be found in the mini muffins of the Mini Muffin Phonics Activity Set, one of the preschool learning toys from Learning Resources. This comprehensive phonics activity set and educational toy introduces kids to all kinds of school-ready English language arts skills—there's letter identification, beginning sounds, syllables, rhyming, and other essential phonics skills. Best of all, the preschool learning activities in the Mini Muffin Phonics Activity Set grow with your kids' skills—start with uppercase and lowercase letter recognition, then move on to word families, early vocabulary, and more as this becomes a kindergarten toy!Key Features : i : Fresh Phonics Skills: Introduces kids to all kinds of school-ready English language arts skills with these preschool learning activities—there's letter identification, beginning sounds, and more!ii : Early Vocabulary Fun: Use this preschool toy's 26 picture cards to help kids match vocabulary words to their beginning letters and sounds.iii : Rhyme Time: Build and understanding of rhyming and word families with this educational toy's fun muffin activity cards.

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It's a special delivery of new preschool alphabet skills! Kids learn letter recognition, vocabulary, pencil skills, and more when they explore the fun language activities found inside the Alphabet Learning Mailbox, one of the preschool learning toys from Learning Resources. This educational toy is packed with letter learning fun—match the 26 uppercase and lowercase letter puzzles, then flip them over and solve beginning sounds puzzles! Plus, kids can use this preschool toy's double-sided write & wipe postcards to practice tracing, pencil grip, and other early writing skills. The Alphabet Learning Mailbox also includes 30 reusable puffy postage stamp stickers depicting common vocabulary words that add a colorful dash of mail-time fun to preschool learning activities. Best of all, the preschool learning activities in this set grow with your kids' skills—start with uppercase and lowercase letter recognition, then move on to writing practice and more as this becomes a kindergarten toy! When playtime is done for the day, the Alphabet Learning Mailbox's pieces return to the smiling mailbox for easy clean-up. When your kids play with preschool learning toys from Learning Resources, they're doing more than just having fun. They're also learning essential skills. Our award-winning educational toys keep kids engaged through hands-on, screen-free play that helps them build and retain new talents in letters, numbers, shapes, colors, and more. Made from durable, BPA-free plastic, our preschool toys are ready for years of learning fun at home or in the classroom. We're Learning Resources, and learning is where we play. With nearly 40 years of experience, our family-owned company's mission is founded on offering kids educational toys for infinite inspiration to succeed in school and beyond. From ABCs and 123s to fine motor and STEM, our award-winning educational toys help kids discover countless ways to develop a lifelong love of learning while they build new skills. In 2022, Learning Resources expanded this dedication to learning and enrichment with Brightkins, a line of interactive pet training tools and toys that help families discover bright ways for pets to play! Learn more about how we turn a childhood love of play into a lifelong love of learning with a visit to our brand store today.

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Ease reading, speech, comprehension and pronunciation challenges with the Toobaloo. Created by a teacher, the Toobaloo is an educational tool designed to provide auditory feedback which helps children learn to read, increase fluency and comprehension and meet special needs such as autism, APD, stuttering and dyslexia. By speaking into the Toobaloo, children hear themselves (auditory feedback) and can make adjustments to fluency, pronunciation and even increase comprehension. Children with special needs such as autism, auditory procession disorder, stuttering and dyslexia see remarkable benefits from the auditory feedback process of listening to themselves read aloud. Who uses the Toobaloo? 4 years old to adults Classroom teachers Reading teachers Speech Pathologists Special Education teachers Music teachers Foreign Language teachers Parents Children with Autism, APD, Dyslexia

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Ease reading, speech, comprehension and pronunciation challenges with the Toobaloo. Created by a teacher, the Toobaloo is an educational tool designed to provide auditory feedback which helps children learn to read, increase fluency and comprehension and meet special needs such as autism, APD, stuttering and dyslexia. By speaking into the Toobaloo, children hear themselves (auditory feedback) and can make adjustments to fluency, pronunciation and even increase comprehension. Children with special needs such as autism, auditory procession disorder, stuttering and dyslexia see remarkable benefits from the auditory feedback process of listening to themselves read aloud. Who uses the Toobaloo? 4 years old to adults Classroom teachers Reading teachers Speech Pathologists Special Education teachers Music teachers Foreign Language teachers Parents Children with Autism, APD, Dyslexia

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Here are 58 engaging and detailed illustrations that will inspire students creative writing. The images vary in complexity so that students with a wide range of critical thinking and writing abilities may engage meaningfully with themKey Features : i : 58 engaging and detailed illustrationsii : Inspires creative writingiii : The images vary in complexity

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Here are 58 engaging and detailed illustrations that will inspire students creative writing. The images vary in complexity so that students with a wide range of critical thinking and writing abilities may engage meaningfully with themKey Features : i : 58 engaging and detailed illustrationsii : Inspires creative writingiii : The images vary in complexity

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Ease reading, speech, comprehension and pronunciation challenges with the Toobaloo. Created by a teacher, the Toobaloo is an educational tool designed to provide auditory feedback which helps children learn to read, increase fluency and comprehension and meet special needs such as autism, APD, stuttering and dyslexia. By speaking into the Toobaloo, children hear themselves (auditory feedback) and can make adjustments to fluency, pronunciation and even increase comprehension. Children with special needs such as autism, auditory procession disorder, stuttering and dyslexia see remarkable benefits from the auditory feedback process of listening to themselves read aloud. Who uses the Toobaloo? 4 years old to adults Classroom teachers Reading teachers Speech Pathologists Special Education teachers Music teachers Foreign Language teachers Parents Children with Autism, APD, Dyslexia

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Ease reading, speech, comprehension and pronunciation challenges with the Toobaloo. Created by a teacher, the Toobaloo is an educational tool designed to provide auditory feedback which helps children learn to read, increase fluency and comprehension and meet special needs such as autism, APD, stuttering and dyslexia. By speaking into the Toobaloo, children hear themselves (auditory feedback) and can make adjustments to fluency, pronunciation and even increase comprehension. Children with special needs such as autism, auditory procession disorder, stuttering and dyslexia see remarkable benefits from the auditory feedback process of listening to themselves read aloud. Who uses the Toobaloo? 4 years old to adults Classroom teachers Reading teachers Speech Pathologists Special Education teachers Music teachers Foreign Language teachers Parents Children with Autism, APD, Dyslexia

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Ease reading, speech, comprehension and pronunciation challenges with the Toobaloo. Created by a teacher, the Toobaloo is an educational tool designed to provide auditory feedback which helps children learn to read, increase fluency and comprehension and meet special needs such as autism, APD, stuttering and dyslexia. By speaking into the Toobaloo, children hear themselves (auditory feedback) and can make adjustments to fluency, pronunciation and even increase comprehension. Children with special needs such as autism, auditory procession disorder, stuttering and dyslexia see remarkable benefits from the auditory feedback process of listening to themselves read aloud. Who uses the Toobaloo? 4 years old to adults Classroom teachers Reading teachers Speech Pathologists Special Education teachers Music teachers Foreign Language teachers Parents Children with Autism, APD, Dyslexia

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Help your child build his or her vocabulary with these double-sided flash cards featuring 110 common words. Features full color photographs and includes a parent guide with games and activities.Key Features : i : First words resources are popularii : Features 110 common words with full-color photographsiii : Includes tips and activities to reinforce learningiv : Help your child build his or her vocabulary with these double-sided flash cards

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Add undersea fun to the science of reading with these smiling sharks! Students build the foundations of language and phonics skills every time they sort—by matching the double-sided picture sorting cards to the correct phoneme, kids will learn how to hear, recognize, and use the smallest parts of spoken sounds. Swappable phoneme cards lets you choose which sounds to isolate and focus on. This 225-piece set includes 5 Sorting Sharks, 44 phoneme cards, 176 double-sided picture sorting cards, and an activity guide for added learning. Cards store in the box for easy cleanup! Ages 3+ | Grade PreK+

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Roll up new language skills one sound at a time! Students practice the science of reading every time they identify and enunciate the sounds and vocabulary pictures on these soft color-coded foam cubes. As they play, kids will learn how to hear, recognize, and use the smallest parts of spoken sounds. This 16-piece set includes 8 phoneme cubes (featuring all 44 English phonemes) and 8 vocabulary cubes, plus a word list and activity guide for added learning. Cubes store in the reusable bucket for easy cleanup! Age 3+ | Grade PreK+Key Features : i : What Do Kids Learn?: Roll the cubes, then identify and enunciate the sounds to learn the building blocks of spoken language!ii : Multiple Ways to Learn: Practice pronouncing specific sounds with the phoneme cubes, or identify all sounds that make up a word with the picture cubes!iii : All Parts of Language: Color-coded cubes correspond to all 44 English phonemes—it's a next-level alternative to ABC flash cards!iv : Ready for Home or Classroom: Made from durable school-ready materials, these cubes are ready for use in homes, classrooms, and speech therapy centers!v : Trusted By Teachers: Designed with educators in mind since 1984, our toys help teachers and occupational therapists keep students bright and engaged!vi : Give the Gift of Learning: Whether you’re shopping for Christmas stocking stuffers, eggcellent Easter basket toys, or back-to-school favorites, award-winning educational toys from Learning Resources are the best way to give the gift of learning!

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Vowels of a feather gather together to make phonics and word recognition a hoot! Help students distinguish long from short vowels in single-syllable words using engaging picture cards. Sort the cards into the correct owls labeled with the vowels. Use the extra "blank" owl for "sometimes y" or to distinguish long from short sounds of the same vowel. Includes 6 colorful owls (5 printed with the vowels and 1 blank), 100 picture cards, and Activity Guide. Owls measure approximately 4"L x 3"H. Grades K+/Ages 5+Key Features : i : Vowels of a feather gather together to make phonics and word recognition a hoot!ii : Sort the word cards into the correct owls labeled with vowelsiii : Great for ages 5 and up

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Teach students to love learning vocabulary by teaching with a roots-based approach! This resource, geared towards fifth grade students, focuses on root words across the content areas in science, mathematics, and social studies. Teaching tips and strategies, standards-based lessons, and student activity pages are included to make teaching a breeze and learning fun! By implementing these resources into your vocabulary instruction, students will expand their vocabularies by learning how words are built from the roots up!Key Features : i : Teach students to love learning vocabulary by teaching with a roots approachii : Geared towards fifth grade students, focuses on root words for specific content areas such as science or social studiesiii : Teaching tips and strategies, standards-based lessons, and student activity pages are included to make teaching a breeze and learning funiv : By implementing the resources provided in this book into your vocabulary instruction, students will learn to expand their vocabularies by learning how words are built from the roots up

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Pairing the Read and Discover books with Dear Dragon titles focusing on the same concept allows you to incorporate "Twin Texts" to support the balance of reading nonfiction and fiction which is an integral goal of the Common Core State Standards. Research cites that twin texts help encourage the enjoyment of reading while capitalizing on students' fascination with facts. Educators can begin by reading the nonfiction book to build background, which helps support comprehension of the related fiction. Alternately, starting with the fiction, you can spark your child's interest and expand his or her knowledge of the topic with the nonfiction text. Books in the Character Education set include: Getting Ready for Bed, Helping Others, Playing Together, Saving Money (Read and Discover series) It's Bedtime, Dear Dragon; Dear Dragon Helps Out; Play, Play, Play, Dear Dragon; Dear Dragon Goes to the Bank (Dear Dragon series).Key Features : i : Twin Texts to support the balance of reading nonfiction and fiction which is an integral goal of the Common Core State Standardsii : Research cites that twin texts help encourage the enjoyment of reading while capitalizing on students' fascination with facts.iii : Educators can begin by reading the nonfiction book to build background, which helps support comprehension of the related fiction.iv : Books in the Character Education set include: Getting Ready for Bed, Helping Others, Playing Together, Saving Money (Read and Discover series) It's Bedtime, Dear Dragon; Dear Dragon Helps Out; Play, Play, Play, Dear Dragon; Dear Dragon Goes to the Bank (Dear Dragon series)

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