Using new words. The activities in this 28-lesson unit give students practice in finding new word meanings and alternate words to use in place of tired, repetitive ones. Examples: - Where would a BROOCH be worn? - Which is a kind of tree FUR or FIR? Each exercise requires the use of the dictionary. When completed, students should be able to replace worn-out words with more precise synonyms. They will know how to find alternate words in the dictionary, better understand multiple meanings, and maybe even discover a fascination for unusual words, their origin, and meanings.

Grab your students' attention with these spelling activities all about animals! Some students learn to spell through visualization while others make use of phonetic elements of a word. Since these words and groups contain no common phonetic elements, this unit is best suited to your visual learners. This unit contains eight lessons that include practice and activity pages for each word list. 96 Spelling Words Include: - woodchuck - giraffe - kangaroo - sparrow - porpoise - penguin - hoot - squeak - growl - walrus - and more! Contents Include: - Suggestions for Use - 8 Lessons - 12 Spelling Words per Lesson - Games - Writing Activities - and more! Animal Themes Include: - Land Animals - Animal Sounds - Water Creatures - Insects - Birds

The wonderful, ready-to-color illustrations featured in this popular classic tale is sure to bring the story to life for your students! The story is followed by three skill-based activity pages and 15 comprehension questions to stimulate an "After You Read" discussion. A great way to pair enjoyment with learning! Contents Include: - Classic Tale - Illustrations for Coloring - Skill-Based Activities - Discussion Questions - Answer Key Reading Level 3-4 | Interest Level 2-5

The wonderful, ready-to-color illustrations featured in this popular classic tale is sure to bring the story to life for your students! The story is followed by three skill-based activity pages and 15 comprehension questions to stimulate an "After You Read" discussion. A great way to pair enjoyment with learning! Contents Include: - Classic Tale - Illustrations for Coloring - Skill-Based Activities - Discussion Questions - Answer Key Reading Level 3-4 | Interest Level 2-5

The 20 lessons in this book utilize fill-in-the-blank activities, writing words and sentences, and creative coloring to teach a solid understanding of basic nouns and pronouns. Concepts covered include “Persons, Places, and Things,” “Proper Nouns,” “He, She, It, They,” and much more. The use of creative graphics makes learning fun and fascinating.

From “Labor Day” to “Groundhog Day” and “Chinese New Year” to “Earth Day,” annual holidays and special days are highlighted in the 27 fascinating crossword puzzles found in this book. Students will be challenged to find the appropriate word to finish a myriad of sentences. Each exercise spotlights six words related to a given holiday. As students work the puzzles, they will expand their knowledge base, vocabulary, and spelling skills.

Improve vocabulary and writing! Each of the 24 “word-building” lessons in this book features eight words , a word-search letter grid, and three riddles. Exercise themes range from “Farm Animals” and “Furniture,” to “Sweet Treats” and “Transportation.” Students are challenged to find and circle the given words in the letter grid and then answer each riddle using one of the words. Example:“Bicycle. Boat. Bus. I move on a track. What am I?”This lesson unit is a stupendous way for a child to have fun and expand his/her vocabulary at the same time.

Improve vocabulary and writing. Each of the 24 “word-building” lessons in this book features eight words, a word-search letter grid, and four questions that encourage students to use research books to find the answers. Exercise themes range from “Citrus Fruit” and “Sounds” to “Things with Wheels” and “Animals with Horns.” Students are challenged to find and circle the given words in the letter grid and then answer research questions. Example: “A rhinoceros likes to eat ____?” This lesson unit is a solid way for a child to have fun and expand his/her vocabulary at the same time.

Grammatical usage of words. This 23-lesson book is packed with activities that teach the correct usage for 46 words commonly misused and misspelled by both children and adults. Such words as between/among, less/fewer, beside/besides, and them/those are explored. Activities include identifying correct and incorrect word usage in sentences, finishing sentence using the proper word, and writing original sentences. This learning unit also includes a pre/post test and clever review exercises.

Compare and Contrast | Find Facts | Research | Analysis This unit features 23 blank graphic organizers that prompt students to research various types of animals. Students are prompted find specific information on a topic in print or digital resources and complete the chart accordingly. Each chart is followed by comprehension questions that ask students to use the information they've documented in the chart to compare and contrast or state facts. Skills Covered Include: - Locate Facts - Interpret Information - Compare & Contrast - Draw Conclusions - Research Example: Topic: Reptiles / Turtles Chart: Complete the chart answering the size, habitat, food, and physical characteristics. Comprehension Questions: Which of these turtles is the largest? What is the main difference between a tortoise and the other two turtles?

These step-by-step activities present information in short, manageable chunks so learners can isolate and master one concept before moving on to the next. These dynamic addition and subtraction worksheets are perfect for students who are still making the connection between concrete and symbolic number representation. This 20-lesson unit effectively takes a visual approach to basic math using creative illustrations and image words to entice students to tackle addition and subtraction of whole numbers and counting objects. Activities Include: - Adding & Subtracting Whole Numbers - Counting Objects - Connecting Objects with Numbers

These step-by-step activities present information in short, manageable chunks so learners can isolate and master one concept before moving on to the next. Math problems are presented using shapes, image words, and numerals. These activities teach students that numbers are really a shortcut to representing a group of actual objects. Through the 20 lessons in this unit, students move from the concrete level of counting objects to the abstract level of numerals and symbols. Emphasis is on numbers 1-10.

These step-by-step activities present information in short, manageable chunks so learners can isolate and master one concept before moving on to the next. Math problems are presented using shapes, image words, and numerals. These activities teach students that numbers are really a shortcut to representing a group of actual objects. Through the 20 lessons in this unit, students move from the concrete level of counting objects to the abstract level of numerals and symbols. Emphasis is on numbers 1-10.

Packed with informative short stories, comprehension questions, and various research activities, this 23-lesson book provides valuable practice in the specific reading skill that emphasizes inference comprehension.The stories lack some facts that the reader must infer from the text in order to detect certain details. Questions following each story test student’s ability to recognize information that is implied but not directly given. 28-page book includes an answer key. Reading Level 3-4 | Interest Level 4-12

These activities will build practical math life skills! After learning how to write a check, students are challenged with real-life finance word problems. First they must solve a math question. Next they are required to write a check for the correct amount, record the transactions, and keep track of the balances. Everyday math is put to the test with each of the 26 lessons in this learning unit. Also includes extra blank checks and account balance forms. Interest Level 6-12 Contents Include: - Writing Checks - Keeping a Balance - Making Deposits - Recording Transactions - Glossary - Blank Checks - Blank Check Registers - Answer Key Example Activity: Carl took his car to Hal’s Service Station and had his car’s engine tuned-up for $29.95, bought a new battery for $39.95, and had the oil changed for $9.95. For what amount did he need to make a check out to Hal’s? This 30-page unit includes an answer key.

This unit is packed with 30 low readability stories about fun and unique careers. The included comprehension exercises are designed to teach students to better understand what they read, to follow directions, and to increase their critical thinking. A variety of jobs are covered in the informative articles that start-off each exercise. The eight comprehension questions that follow each reading exercise work to boost comprehension skills. Reading Level 2 | Interest Level 4-12 30 Jobs Include: - Race Car Driver - Coach - Farmer - Scientist - Dog Groomer - Banker - Clown - Teacher - and more!

With this step-by-step book, students will learn how to tell the difference between fragments and complete sentences, how to turn fragments into complete sentences, and how to write descriptive sentences using adjectives and adverbs. Combining short, related sentences is also covered, as well as capitalization and appropriate end punctuation. The lessons are sequential, beginning with identifying complete sentences, progressing to putting sentence parts together, and finally writing original sentences. A challenge activity on each page offers students an opportunity to expand on their understanding of the skills they have learned. While gaining competency in sentence development, students will also enhance their comprehension, vocabulary, handwriting, and spelling skills as they work through the various activities in Writing Sentences. An effective teaching aid for a wide range of ability levels!

Being able to determine main ideas is crucial to writing book reports, outlining, reading social studies and science materials, and general reading comprehension. That is why the lessons in this unit are so important.The 26 exercises in found here have been designed to help develop a thinking process for finding the main idea. Students begin by finding topics in sentences, then identify the main idea in a sentence. From here they move on to finding the focus of a paragraph, writing the main idea, and finally coming up with summary sentences for books. 28-page book includes an answer key. Reading Level 3-4 | Interest Level 4-8

Improve reading comprehension and help students get started on the road to a life-long pattern of good exercise with these high-interest/low readability stories. Content is informative, yet simple. Activities involve using charts, graphs, glossaries, answering questions, summarizing, and more. Reading Level 3-4 | Interest Level 5-12 Relevant, high-interest activities follow each reading selection and challenge students to: - read for details - make inferences - find the main idea - find facts - summarize data - build vocabulary - draw conclusions - restate information - make decisions Contents Include: - High-Interest/Low Readability Stories - Pre/Post-Test - Word Search - Glossary - Answer Key

Critical reading, thinking, and understanding are required in order to answer the questions that follow each of the short articles in this 25-lesson book.Some of the questions call for factual answers found in the text. Other questions are based on the reader’s ability to apply logic, make inferences, recognize cause and effect, draw conclusions, and use reason to come up with answers. Clever illustrations pertaining to the topics are sometimes part of the comprehension process. 32-page book includes an answer key. Reading Level 3-4 | Interest Level 4-8