Read-Aloud Plays: Ancient World (Grades 5 & Up)
Students can explore everyday life in the ancient world with these engaging read-aloud plays. Set in Babylonia, Egypt, Phoenicia, Assyria, Greece, Kush, Rome, and China, each play also includes background information, creative extension activities, thought-provoking discussion questions and writing prompts, as well as literature links for both students and teachers.
These five original plays cover key topics in colonial American history, including Jamestown and the first Thanksgiving. Each play is paired with creative activities, literature, and Web links. Illustrations.
Decades of research have proven the value of reading aloud to children, and the years between birth and age two are arguably the most crucial for language development. As a parent, it's important that you help your baby acquire the foundation they need to speak earlier, read on their own sooner, and benefit from an increased vocabulary and attention span. Baby Read-Aloud Basics shows you how to establish an effective daily read-aloud routine to take charge of your baby's future understanding and success. Organized around the six stages of early language development from birth to age two, the book provides simple but effective techniques to help you:
