Start the school year right with this irresistible poster template that prompts children to tell about themselves in words and pictures. Young learners will have blast tooting their own horns by filling in favorite animals, foods, colors, books, writing a self portrait, and more. A great way to build self-esteem, motivate reluctant writers, and help kids get acquainted! Includes 30 17" x 22" posters of 1 design + Teaching Guide. Read more

Writing is a task as complex and multifaceted as reading—but it’s often taught as a single skill. Discover how to plan and deliver comprehensive, explicit, and evidence-based writing instruction with this groundbreaking book, aligned with IDA’s Structured Literacy approach and based on the latest research. Joan Sedita's innovative Writing Rope weaves multiple skills and strategies into five fundamentals of a comprehensive writing curriculum: critical thinking, syntax (sentences), text structure, writing craft, and transcription (spelling and handwriting). Teachers of Grades 4-8 will get crystal-clear guidelines that demystify the process of helping students learn to write and write to learn across academic content areas. And with dozens of included templates, handouts, and other resources—available for download online—teachers will have all the tools they need to design and deliver explicit, high-quality writing instruction. Perfect for professional development, this invaluable planning guide will help teachers apply the science of reading to the skill of writing—and help students master a critically important aspect of literacy.  TEACHERS WILL:Learn the fundamentals of effective writing instruction. Get research-based background knowledge about writing development, the five components of the Writing Rope framework, the role of fluent transcription skills in proficient writing, and the intentional choices proficient writers make about writing craft.Apply evidence-based practices in the classroom. Teach essential skills all students must learn to become proficient writers, focusing on critical thinking strategies for generating ideas and gathering information before writing, strategies for each stage of the writing process, syntactic awareness and sentence writing, paragraph writing, and skillful structuring of different types of text.   Help students “write to learn.” Teach students how to use writing to enhance their learning across different content areas. Learn how to plan effective writing assignments in different content areas, and explicitly teach students skills for summarizing texts and writing about narrative and expository text. PRACTICAL MATERIALS: Apply the Writing Rope framework to support your students’ writing skills with classroom activities, Connect to Your Classroom questions, suggestions for scaffolding, a Writing Assignment Guide to use with any grade or content area, and 40+ reproducible instructional resources for students and teachers. Read more

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Practical and proven math tasks to maximize student thinking and learningBuilding upon the blockbuster success of Building Thinking Classrooms in Mathematics, Peter Liljedahl has joined forces with co-author Maegan Giroux to bring the Building Thinking Classrooms (BTC) framework to life in this new book, Mathematics Tasks for the Thinking Classroom, Grades K-5.But this book is so much more than simply a collection of good thinking tasks. It delves deeper into the implementation of the 14 practices from the BTC framework by updating the practices with the newest research, and focusing on the practice through the lens of rich math tasks that address specific mathematical learning outcomes or standards. Across the 20 non-curricular tasks and 30 curricular tasks used as models, this book:Helps you choose tasks to fit your particular math standards, goals, and the competencies you want your students to buildWalks you through all the steps and scripts to launch, facilitate, and consolidate each taskShares examples of possible student solutions along with hints you might offer to help their thinking alongOffers tasks for consolidation, example notes to my future forgetful self, and mild, medium, and spicy check-your-understanding questions (CYUs) for every thin sliced sequences of curricular tasksImparts reflections from the authors on each taskThe book closes with specific guidance on how to find more tasks or craft your own non-curricular and curricular tasks, along with answers to educators’ frequently asked questions. It includes access to a companion website that includes downloadables and a task template for creating your own tasks.Whether you are new to BTC or a seasoned user, Mathematics Tasks for the Thinking Classroom, Grades K-5 will help teachers, coaches, and specialists transform traditional math classrooms into dynamic and thought-provoking learning spaces. Read more

Unlock the full potential of the best-selling professional book 7 Mighty Moves with this hefty companion resource. This practical guide offers everything a teacher needs to implement each move with ease, including classroom-tested routines, reproducible templates and student activity pages, word lists, picture cards, texts for decoding and fluency practice, and so much more. Includes a quick review of each move’s key points, plus differentiation tips. Read more

Practicing grammar skills has never been so easy! Perfect for classroom or at-home use, this exciting ready-to-use resource provides invaluable reinforcement and practice with key grammar topics such as:sentence typesparts of speechcommon and proper nounssentence structureverb tensessubject-verb agreementpunctuationand more! Read more

Practicing grammar skills has never been so easy! Perfect for classroom or at-home use, this exciting ready-to-use resource provides invaluable reinforcement and practice with key grammar topics such as:sentence typesparts of speechcommon and proper nounssentence structureverb tensessubject-verb agreementpunctuationand more! Read more

Practicing grammar skills has never been so easy! Perfect for classroom or at-home use, this exciting ready-to-use resource provides invaluable reinforcement and practice with key grammar topics such as:sentence typesparts of speechcommon and proper nounssentence structureverb tensessubject-verb agreementpunctuationand more! Read more

Teach your students to become decision makers who rely on their own mathematical thinking.Fluency in mathematics is more than adeptly using basic facts or implementing algorithms. Real fluency involves reasoning and creativity, and it varies by the situation at hand.Figuring Out Fluency in Mathematics Teaching and Learning offers educators the inspiration to develop a deeper understanding of procedural fluency, along with a plethora of pragmatic tools for shifting classrooms toward a fluency approach. In a friendly and accessible style, this hands-on guide empowers educators to support students in acquiring the repertoire of reasoning strategies necessary to becoming versatile and nimble mathematical thinkers. It includes: "Seven Significant Strategies" to teach to students as they work toward procedural fluency. Activities, fluency routines, and games that encourage learning the efficiency, flexibility, and accuracy essential to real fluency.Reflection questions, connections to mathematical standards, and techniques for assessing all components of fluency.Suggestions for engaging families in understanding and supporting fluency.Fluency is more than a toolbox of strategies to choose from; it’s also a matter of equity and access for all learners. Give your students the knowledge and power to become confident mathematical thinkers. Read more

Practicing grammar skills has never been so easy! Perfect for classroom or at-home use, this exciting ready-to-use resource provides invaluable reinforcement and practice with key grammar topics such as:sentence typesparts of speechcommon and proper nounssentence structureverb tensessubject-verb agreementpunctuationand more! Read more

Be sure kids test their best on standardized tests in math by familiarizing them with the skills, formats, and language they need to succeed. The 8 ready-to-take practice tests are a great way to boost confidence―and make test prep easy. Also includes bubble-style answer sheets and a skill chart for analyzing test results! Read more

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Matches the New North Carolina Standard Course of Study Introduced in 2017!Complete Preparation for the EOG Mathematics Assessments - Provides 12 practice sets for ongoing test preparation and skill development - Covers all the skills assessed on the EOG Mathematics tests - Prepares students for the question types found on the state tests- Additional more advanced questions ensure thorough skill development - Full answer key lists the skill assessed by each question Provides Ongoing Skill Development and Practice - 4 warm-up practice sets develop skills and ease students into test preparation - Warm-up sets can also be used for skills review or guided instruction- 8 practice sets provide extensive experience answering mathematics test questions - Covers the North Carolina Standard Course of Study introduced in 2017 - Rigorous questions prepare students for the difficulty of the new assessments- 60-minute practice sets allow for ongoing test preparation Key Benefits - Develops and builds on all the mathematics skills that students need - Ensures strong skill development and the ability to apply skills to solve problems- Provides experience answering all types of questions- Builds confidence by helping students prepare before taking the real tests - Reduces test anxiety by allowing low-stress practice - Format promotes improvement by allowing the tests to be used for testing, revision, and retesting Read more

Matches the New North Carolina Standard Course of Study Introduced in 2017!Complete Preparation for the EOG Mathematics Assessments - Provides 12 practice sets for ongoing test preparation and skill development - Covers all the skills assessed on the EOG Mathematics tests - Prepares students for the question types found on the state tests- Additional more advanced questions ensure thorough skill development - Full answer key lists the skill assessed by each question Provides Ongoing Skill Development and Practice - 4 warm-up practice sets develop skills and ease students into test preparation - Warm-up sets can also be used for skills review or guided instruction- 8 practice sets provide extensive experience answering mathematics test questions - Covers the North Carolina Standard Course of Study introduced in 2017 - Rigorous questions prepare students for the difficulty of the new assessments- 60-minute practice sets allow for ongoing test preparation Key Benefits - Develops and builds on all the mathematics skills that students need - Ensures strong skill development and the ability to apply skills to solve problems- Provides experience answering all types of questions- Builds confidence by helping students prepare before taking the real tests - Reduces test anxiety by allowing low-stress practice - Format promotes improvement by allowing the tests to be used for testing, revision, and retesting Read more

More than 40 ready-to-use, skill-building practice pages with easy-to-follow directions and fun, motivating exercises! Perfect for classroom or at-home use, this exciting practice book provides invaluable reinforcement and practice with key math skills including:number sense and conceptsreasoning and logicbasic operations and computationsstory problems and equationstime, money, and measurementfractions, decimals, and percentagesgeometry and basic shapesgraphs, charts, tables...and more! Read more

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Easy-to-make manipulatives help students understand the inner workings of the human body. Reproducible patterns and easy step-by-step instructions help students construct bone and stomach books, a spinal column out of cardboard and string, paper models of the major organs and systems of the human body, and more! Includes background information, facts about drugs, nicotine, and alcohol, plus an updated resource list and web links! Read more

“Principals as Early Learning Leaders is imperative reading for any school leader working with our youngest students to ensure they better understand and implement sound practices.” ―AASA School AdministratorThe majority of public school principals are now required to supervise and evaluate early childhood teachers and classrooms, yet many do not have a sufficient understanding of child development and early childhood pedagogy to lead for equity. This practical and comprehensive resource addresses this critical gap by presenting current research on child development, an understanding of the elements of high-quality early childhood classrooms, essential information on trauma-responsive practices, and strategies for reducing bias and preventing the use of exclusionary discipline with young children. School leaders learn about the pivotal role they can play in improving equity for young children, their families, and the early childhood workforce. Each chapter includes key takeaways and central questions that can be used for individual reflection or to guide group discussions. Authentic examples, illustrations, and actionable strategies help readers to successfully implement the content in their school.Principals as Early Learning Leaders is essential reading for principals, vice principals, administrators, and others responsible for leading preschool and pre-K programs for equity.Book Features:Supports elementary school principals to better understand the role early education plays in their school. Addresses essential issues of equity in all aspects of early learning programs that require focus and leadership.Provides current research and practical strategies that principals can put into practice immediately to be effective instructional leaders. Uses authentic examples and vignettes throughout to help readers see the ideas in the context of real preschool classrooms. Includes reflection questions and key takeaways to help principals think about how the information presented can inform the work they do. Read more

HEALTH, SAFETY, AND NUTRITION FOR THE YOUNG CHILD, 10th Edition, covers contemporary health, safety, and nutrition needs of infant through school-age children--and guides teachers in implementing effective classroom practices--in one comprehensive, full-color volume. Concepts are backed by the latest research findings and linked to NAEYC standards. The book emphasizes the importance of respecting and partnering with families to help children establish healthy lifestyles and achieve their learning potential. Early childhood educators, professionals, and families will find the latest research and information on many topics of significant concern, including food safety, emergency and disaster preparedness, childhood obesity, children's mental health, bullying, resilience, chronic and acute health conditions, environmental quality, and children with special medical needs. Also provided are easy-to-access checklists, guidelines, and activities that no early childhood student or professional should be without. Read more

Help fifth graders learn important spelling and writing skills with Skill Sharpeners: Spell & Write!Each of the 12 colorful units introduces eight new spelling words and includes engaging writing, matching, and fill-in-the-blank activities to help children understand the meaning and spelling of each word. Spelling word lists identify specific spelling patterns and rules to help children learn important word families. Additional grammar and punctuation activities help children practice including new words in their writing.Each unit includes:Colorful stories that introduce spelling words and patternsVocabulary and comprehension activity pages help children recognize important spelling patterns and word meaningsTest your skills activity pages check children’s understanding and provide additional practiceSpelling word lists include practice of: long and short u, plural endings, suffix -iy, suffix -ness, long o, long i, -ar and -or endings, and more.Activities also include practice with:Grammar and punctuation rulesVocabulary exercisesCreative writingEvery Skill Sharpeners workbook now includes a free downloadable Teaching Guide! The Skill Sharpeners: Spell & Write Teaching Guides include:How to Use directions for teaching languageSample pacing guide to complete lessons and activitiesTeaching suggestions with writing graphic organizers and language journalsExtension activities that include fun language games and writing activitiesVisual aids that include printable word lists and study cards for difficult spelling patternsAbout Evan-Moor A leader in PreK–8 educational publishing, Evan-Moor has been a trusted partner of teachers and parents for over 40 years. Our mission is helping children learn, and we do this by creating resources that motivate children to learn important skills and concepts across the curriculum while also inspiring a love of learning. Read more