SoftZone Big Blocks stimulate children's creativity and stacking skills as well as promote gross-motor skill development. Soft, sturdy, polyurethane foam shapes are covered in reinforced, phthalate-free vinyl to create a comfy and stimulating learning environment. A set includes seven big, bright and chunky blocks in three different shapes and sizes. All three shapes are 8" high. One shape measures 8" wide x 8" deep. Another shape size is 16" wide x 8" deep. The other shape is 16" wide x 16" deep.
This resource provides in-depth writing strategies to help students learn to write about science, and includes key strategies to help students read and understand science content. Designed in an easy-to-use format, this book offers detailed approaches and activities with classroom examples by grade ranges. Graphic organizer templates and digital resources help teachers implement quickly and easily. Specific suggestions for differentiating instruction are also provided to help English language learners, gifted students and students reading below grade level. Book is designed for children in kindergarten through 12th-grade.
Venture into the twentieth century to explore 15 different social studies topics ranging from the Industrial Revolution to a modern Middle East with these engaging texts. This book helps all students grasp important historical people and events through high-interest social studies material written at four different reading levels. Each text is presented in a two-page format and complemented with comprehension questions written at each reading level. Resource is designed for children in fourth-grade through 12th-grade.
This classroom resource provides effective, research-based strategies to help teachers differentiate problem-solving in the classroom. Resource includes leveled math problems, an overview of the problem-solving process and ideas for formative assessment of students' problem-solving abilities. It also includes mini-lessons and a student activity sheet featuring a problem tiered at three levels, plus a Teacher Resource CD with electronic versions of activity sheets. Resource is designed for fourth-graders.
Library pockets protect your items from everyday wear-and-tear. Clear front layer displays your item without obstructing its visibility. Open pocket end allows fast, simple insertion to prevent damaging your items. Self-adhesive sticks firmly to surfaces and removes cleanly. Pocket is perfect for displaying flash cards, library cards, index cards and more.
Stickers with a playful monkey theme offer a fun, colorful way to praise students. Large, self-adhesive stars are also great for collecting, trading, or decorating. Each sticker is acid-free, nontoxic and photo-safe. Monkey Antics superShapes Stickers are designed for students in prekindergarten to 12th-grade and ages 4 to 18.
Teach your classroom how force works with this fact-filled book. Colorful images and fun facts are paired with age-appropriate text to keep students engaged from cover to cover. Lab activity is included at the end to provide students with an opportunity to apply what they've learned. Helpful diagrams and text features, such as a glossary and index, are also included to improve content-area literacy. Educational book is designed for third-graders.
SoftZone Dress Me Up and Learn Pentagon helps teach little ones skills to last a lifetime while they are having fun at playtime. They can tie the shoelaces, fasten the buckles and pull up the zippers. Vinyl-covered foam base features zippers, laces, buttons, bow ties, hook-and-loop closures and chrome closures that are excellent for developing fine-motor skills. Soft, sturdy, polyurethane foam is covered in reinforced, phthalate-free vinyl in bright primary and secondary colors. Pentagon is recommended for children ages 3 and up.
Teacher-recommended activities in this workbook help students get a head start on third-grade while keeping their school skills sharp over the summer. Topics include reading, writing, math, science, social studies and fitness for 12 weeks of learning fun. Students will review second-grade skills such as skip-counting and using adjectives while preparing for third-grade skills such as rounding numbers and writing compound sentences. Engaging practice activities for math and language arts skills can be completed in just 15 minutes during each weekday of summer vacation. All activities support current state standards. In addition, exclusive features help children stay active and healthy by moving and thinking with activities such as goal setting, character development exercises, fitness challenges, hands-on science experiments, social studies activities and outdoor learning experiences. Summer Bridge Activities book includes flash cards and stickers.