Lift & Look Science Mini-Books and Manipulatives (Grades K-2)
Lift, look, and read! Science is simple and fun with these easy-to-make reproducible mini-books and manipulatives that are perfect for young learners. Includes Butterfly Pop-Up Book, What-Lives-in-a Pond? Lift & Look, Inside-a-Tooth Flap Book, Changing Moon Wheel, and more! Comes complete with background information, easy how-to’s, step-by-step lessons, and "Explore More!" extension activities! 64 pages.
This invaluable yearlong resource, rich in hands-on learning experiences, helps teachers meet the science standards and reinforce key process skills. Each month features engaging activities that revolve around two favorite themes, from butterflies and phases of the moon in September, to animal homes and the sun in May. Includes background information, carefully selected picture books for read-aloud and independent reading, reproducible science journal pages, Science-at-Home newsletters, assessment tips, and more! 304 pages.
Note Taking: Lessons to Improve Research Skills and Test Scores (Grades 4-8)
Encourage students in grades 4 and up to improve their research skills and test scores using Note Taking. This book helps students develop strategies for effective note-taking from textbooks, novels, research, online resources, and classroom lectures. It illustrates techniques such as Venn diagrams, webs, tables, lists, summaries, scanning, note cards, and cause and effect.
The book also includes teacher ideas for note-taking activities, references, and answer keys.
Looking for an independent reading program that your can use easily and instantly all year long? Two teachers share ten reproducible activity packs that work with any book. Each pack includes skill-building reading, writing, and art activities that help kids reflect meaningfully on literature of all genres. Includes easy-to-follow directions, checklists, self-assessment rubrics, and dozens of reproducibles—everything kids need to stay organized and complete their work independently.
Standardized Test Practice: Long Reading Passages (Grades 3-4)
These ready-to-go practice packets help students build the comprehension skills and endurance they need to tackle long reading passages on the test. Standardized Test Practice: Long Reading Passages targets commonly tested genres: informational articles, biography, realistic and historical fiction, persuasive essay, poems, folk tales, and more.
