Collaborative Learning Books

Kagan Publishing "Cooperative Learning & Mathematics High School Activities" Book explains various activities for fractions, geometry definitions, graphs and probability. Grade 8 - 12 book illustrates algebraic expressions and word problems..Age group and grade: Ages 13 - 18+ years and grades 8th - 12th.Subject: Math.Format: Paperback.Title: Cooperative Learning & Mathematics High School Activities.Number of pages: 420.Language: English.Receive half a dozen Kagan cooperative learning structures Line-Ups, Mix Pair RallyCoach, Mix-N-Match, Inside-Outside Circle, RallyCoach, RoundTable.For each structure you receive numerous activities and blackline masters for Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, Trigonometry, and Pre-Calculus.Activities for fractions, geometry definitions, graphs, probability, algebraic expressions, word problems, slope, angle, proofs, equations, functions, parabolas, and much, much more.Nearly 300 activities in all your students will work together successfully with these proven cooperative structures.Includes rich array of activities for all levels of high school mathematics.Kagan Publishing "Cooperative Learning & Mathematics High School Activities" Book has 420 pages and numerous blackline masters activities for pre-algebra.

Spencer has done it again! He's written another must-have reference for all educators. Dr. Kagan has translated the enormous field of theory and research on emotions into a practical guide any teacher can use to make their teaching more emotion-friendly. Not only does he review the extensive research on how eliciting positive emotions boosts student achievement, Spencer provides plenty of do's and don'ts, ready-to-use student activities, and simple tips to put students in the optimal emotional states for learning. Dr. Kagan introduces us to the Emotion Wheel, a student-friendly way to help our students understand and manage their own emotions. We not only learn why EQ can be more important than IQ to students' success, Dr. Kagan provides a practical guide to developing the facets of EQ, including student self-knowledge, self-control, motivation, and empathy. And last, but definitely not least, we learn how to evoke emotion when we teach to make learning more meaningful and memorable. This book is your blueprint for creating the emotion-friendly classroom..Research-Based Tools to convert Emotion Science into formidable teaching.Dr. Kagan has translated the enormous field of theory and research on emotions into a practical guide any teacher can use to make their teaching more emotion-friendly.33 Kagan Structures—Instructional Strategies to create the Emotion-Friendly Class.Introduces us to the Emotion Wheel, a student-friendly way to help our students understand and manage their own emotions.Paperback.ISBN 9781933445656

Quickly flip to the next Kagan Structure you'll use in your class. This flip chart serves as a terrific visual reminder of the steps of 30 Kagan Structures. You'll have these powerful teaching strategies at your fingertips. Since the structures are step-by-step, you'll be sure to implement the structures with fidelity and maximize student success. Set this self-standing reference on your desk and flip your way to more engaging teaching!.This flip chart serves as a terrific visual reminder of the steps of 30 Kagan Structures..Measures 11 x 8.5 inches..Set this self-standing reference on your desk and flip your way to more engaging teaching!.Step-by-Step Instructions

Offer a fun way to learn with the colorful lessons in this workbook. Activities teach math, reading, and writing as well as basic skills, covering all the essentials for kindergarten. This Thinking Kids Complete Book of Grade K workbook comes with reward stickers to help excite young learners..Designed to educate and entertain, this colorful workbook provides everything your child needs for school-year success.This paperback workbook has 256 pages that guide students through a variety of engaging activities, including colors and shapes, uppercase and lowercase letters, phonics, and counting.ISBN: 9781483813059.Appropriate for kids aged 5-6 (grade K) and allows them to master essential skills.Challenging concepts are presented in a simple language with easy-to-understand examples, while stickers and full-color illustrations capture students' interest.Includes one poster and over 130 reward stickers.Help a child master kindergarten-level skills with this Thinking Kids Complete Book of Grade K workbook.

After reading any piece, students spin the cube and perform the selected activity to help boost understanding and retention. Squishably soft and quiet-to-roll foam cube measures 3 inches. Each side has a different question. Questions are not story specific, so they can be used with any story. Set of 8 cubes..No teacher prep needed to use these cubes to make learning hands-on.4+ years.8 Cubes.Each side has a different question.Example: Write three true or false questions about the reading.Questions are not story specific, so they can be used with any story

Kagan Structures are revolutionary teaching strategies. Why? Because they create an unparalleled level of student engagement. Kagan Structures create a cooperative and caring class tone by putting students on the same side as they interact in pairs, small teams, and with classmates. Structures ensure every student is individually accountable so no one can hide and take a free ride. Structures create equal participation, which means all students are engaged a much greater percent of the time. In this must-have Kagan reference guide, you get 59 step-by-step Kagan Structures you'll use time and time again. More structures means more tools in your teaching toolbox to create more student engagement, more student learning, and more success!.Kagan Structures create a cooperative and caring class tone by putting students on the same side as they interact in pairs, small teams, and with classmates.Revolutionary teaching strategies to boost engagement.Structures ensure every student is individually accountable so no one can hide and take a free ride.59 Ready-to-use activities and resources.Paperback.English.ISBN 9781933445335

STEAM lessons are centered around popular early childhood themes and grounded in exploration, discovery, and play. The easy-to-follow lesson format can be adapted to meet the needs of your class. It's never too early to start children on the path of STEAM experiences where science, technology, engineering, art and math work together to make learning fun! Measures 8-1/2" x 11". Includes 184 pages. PreK STEAM lessons promote: integration of early learning foundational skills, learning across various disciplines, collaboration in problem solving, and critical and reflective thinking. PreK STEAM lessons include: suggested timeframe, purpose of STEAM challenge, skill development overview, materials list, essential vocabulary, read-aloud/literacy connections, music connections, center activities, snack ideas, reproducible activity pages, helpful planning page, and home-to-school connection ideas..A description of the concepts students need to understand to complete the STEAM challenge successfully. Activity ideas are provided to help build and activate prior knowledge and promote engagement..4-5 years.1 Resource Book.9781644742846.Suggested Timeframe: An approximate total time for completing the lesson is provided to allow teachers to spread out instruction of the course of a school day or week according to their schedules..STEAM Challenge Purpose: Outlines objectives and expectations for what students should learn by completing the lesson..Materials List: Materials are meant to be easy to find, inexpensive to purchase, recycled or commonly available for free..Essential Vocabulary: Target vocabulary to support and enhance the lesson content and deepen students' understanding of the STEAM challenge..Literacy and Music Connections: Read-aloud and music connection suggestions are provided to enhance the experience, teach content, and make learning more memorable..Turn young learners into kid inventors through engaging, problem-solving STEAM design challenge scenarios that will pique children's curiosity about the world around them and how things work

Add some spark to math time with these creative, lively games and activities that build math skills. Using dominoes, playing cards, number cubes, and other manipulatives, children explore doubles, make 10, decompose numbers, solve simple word problems, and more. Help children develop flexibility in mental arithmetic with the use of a number line—a powerful tool that guides them to understand numbers. Through a variety of fun learning games and activities that use manipulative, playground, and clothesline number lines, as well as written ones, children learn to visualize number relationships, compose and decompose numbers, and show solution strategies and math reasoning. Perfect for math centers and small-group instruction, these delightful activities meet core math standards. This bundle includes two Play & Learn Math Reproducible Workbooks: Addition & Subtraction and Number Lines..Add some spark to math time with creative, innovative games and activities that use manipulatives to help children master addition and subtraction.Develops flexibility in mental arithmetic with the use of a number line.Perfect for math centers and small-group instruction.These delightful activities meet core math standards.Includes two Play & Learn Math Reproducible Workbooks: Addition & Subtraction and Number Lines

This bundle includes two award-winning workbooks: Social Skills Activities for Today's Kids, Ages 4-5 and Heart and Mind Activities for Today's Kids, Ages 4-5, both designed to help preschoolers build meaningful friendships and learn essential social behaviors. Social Skills Activities for Today's Kids introduces children to the fundamentals of making friends and interacting positively in various social settings. It includes 75 engaging activities such as puzzles, coloring, tracing, and hands-on projects, all focused on topics like sharing, kindness, taking turns, and understanding feelings. This workbook also features a social skills handbook that children can remove and use to continue practicing their new skills beyond the book. Key topics covered include making friends, playing with others, using nice words, being at school, and learning good habits when going places. Heart and Mind Activities for Today's Kids complements the first workbook by focusing on emotional well-being and mindfulness. Through 75 fun and educational activities, this book helps children learn how to manage their emotions, reduce anxiety, and build empathy. Activities such as art projects, puzzles, calming coloring pages, and heart and mind games offer children the opportunity to practice valuable life skills, like self-regulation, positive self-talk, and understanding others' perspectives..Both workbooks offer 75 fun and meaningful activities, including puzzles, coloring, art projects, games, and more, designed to make learning about social skills and emotions interactive and enjoyable..For ages 4-5 years.The bundle includes two award-winning workbooks focused on developing social skills and emotional intelligence, helping children build positive relationships, and navigate social interactions..Children will learn important concepts such as making friends, sharing, taking turns, understanding feelings, and practicing kindness, helping them develop positive behaviors for school and beyond..The Heart and Mind Activities workbook helps children gain mindfulness skills, reduce anxiety, and develop self-awareness through calming exercises, emotional awareness, and positive self-talk..Both workbooks include activities that are ideal for use at home or in the classroom, offering tools for conversation starters, and resources for teachers to incorporate into daily routines..The Making Friends & Social Skills Bundle, Grade PreK is the perfect resource to support young children in developing key social and emotional skills essential for forming positive relationships and navigating everyday interactions

Build your kindergartner's understanding of physical, life, and earth science with this full-color activity book! Songs, rhymes, and hands-on projects will motivate your child to learn science concepts that are based on the most current science standards. Each lesson focuses on one science concept and provides engaging activities to help young students learn basic science concepts..Build your kindergartner's understanding of physical, life, and earth science with this full-color activity book!.Songs, rhymes, and hands-on projects will motivate your child to learn science concepts that are based on the most current science standards..Each lesson focuses on one science concept and provides engaging activities to help young students learn basic science concepts..ISBN# 9781629381527.144 pages

This bundle includes Social Skills Activities for Today's Kids Workbook, Ages 6-7 and Heart and Mind Activities for Today's Kids, Ages 6-7, offering a comprehensive approach to teaching kids how to navigate social situations with confidence and empathy. The Social Skills Activities for Today's Kids Workbook provides 75 engaging activities and hands-on projects to help children practice key social skills such as making friends, sharing, taking turns, and being kind. With activities that include tracing, writing, coloring, drawing, cutting, and gluing, this workbook makes learning fun and interactive. Topics covered include making friends, classroom rules, healthy habits, playground safety, and more. Additionally, a social skills handbook and "Talk with Your Family" discussion starters ensure that learning continues outside of the workbook, fostering ongoing parent-child interaction. The Heart and Mind Activities for Today's Kids workbook complements the first by focusing on emotional well-being and mindfulness..Children learn essential life skills such as respecting others, following classroom and playground rules, and engaging in real-world situations like dining out and shopping in both workbooks..For ages 6-7..The Social Skills Activities for Today's Kids Workbook, Ages 6-7 and Heart and Mind Activities for Today's Kids, Ages 6-7 workbooks offer 75 activities each, helping children build key social skills..Hands-On Learning Activities: Both workbooks feature a variety of hands-on activities, including coloring, drawing, writing, puzzles, art projects, and games, to make learning fun and interactive..The Heart and Mind Activities workbook helps children develop mindfulness, manage anxiety, and understand their emotions, while teaching empathy and positive self-talk for better social interactions..Includes "Talk with Your Family" discussion starters and a social skills handbook to reinforce lessons at home, providing opportunities for parents and children to engage in meaningful conversations..The Making Friends & Social Skills Bundle, Grade K is a dynamic two-book set designed to help young children build essential social and emotional skills for positive relationships

Inspire a long-lasting love of learning with this workbook. Engaging activities with intuitive examples help kids learn phonics, math, and reading comprehension. This Thinking Kids Complete Book of Grade Pre-K workbook features stickers and colorful illustrations that make learning fun..Designed to educate and entertain, this colorful book provides everything your child needs for school-year success.This paperback book has 256 pages that guide students through a variety of engaging activities, including colors and shapes, letter and number recognition, and handwriting.ISBN: 9781483813042.Appropriate for kids aged 4-5 (pre-kindergarten) and allows them to master essential skills.Challenging concepts are presented in a simple language with easy-to-understand examples, while stickers and full-color illustrations capture students' interest.Includes one poster and over 130 reward stickers.Help kids prepare for school with this Thinking Kids Complete Book of Grade Pre-K workbook.

The Early Learning Spelling Activity Book Bundle, Grade K combines two exceptional workbooks—Smart Start: Phonics and Spelling Activity Book and My First Big Book of Words—to create a comprehensive resource for building essential literacy skills. This bundle offers engaging activities designed to help young learners develop strong phonics, spelling, and vocabulary foundations while fostering a love for reading and writing. The Smart Start: Phonics and Spelling Activity Book introduces kindergartners to letter sounds, spelling patterns, and word families through fun and colorful lessons. With 9 structured units, children will practice beginning consonant sounds, segmenting, rhyming, and creating short stories. The workbook includes audio stories, reward stickers, and clear instructions for parents and teachers, making it easy to support early learning success. Paired with My First Big Book of Words, this bundle expands vocabulary with 60 new words taught through thematic units like "My Family" and "Rainy Days." Activities such as Bingo, tracing, drawing, and word mazes reinforce spelling and fine motor skills while making learning fun. The inclusion of a picture dictionary, removable word cards, mini books, and audio read-alouds ensures a well-rounded, interactive experience for children. Together, these two workbooks provide 320 pages of engaging activities, colorful illustrations, and practical tools, making this bundle the perfect choice for parents and educators looking to give kindergartners a head start in literacy and spelling mastery..Engaging and Interactive Activities: My First Big Book of Words offers fun stories, games, word mazes, Bingo, and tracing activities that reinforce spelling, word recognition, and fine motor skills..Designed for prek students..The bundle includes Smart Start: Phonics and Spelling Activity Book with 9 units focusing on beginning consonant sounds, CVC word families, and spelling patterns..Audio Read-Aloud Support: Both workbooks feature an audio read-aloud option to model correct pronunciation, intonation, and expression, helping children independently learn new words..Reward Stickers and Motivational Tools: Each workbook includes reward stickers to encourage progress and keep young learners motivated throughout the activities..The bundle offers a diverse set of tools, including a picture dictionary, removable word cards, mini books, and clear instructions for parents and teachers to support at-home learning..The Early Learning Spelling Activity Book Bundle, Grade K combines two exceptional workbooks—Smart Start: Phonics and Spelling Activity Book and My First Big Book of Words—to create a comprehensive resource for building essential literacy skills

Phonics is not just about decoding (reading). Every phonics lesson should include an encoding (writing) activity that has children use their newly learned phonics skills to spell words. This comprehensive resource explains the importance of spelling in children's reading and writing development and includes dozens of reproducible activities, such as sound boxes for phonemic awareness, word-building sets, cumulative spelling sentences, and much more. A vital Science of Reading resource!.Creates a better balance in phonics instruction by adding encoding (writing) practice to decoding (reading) lessons..Develops children's handwriting skills..Includes the six principles of spelling instruction, differentiated activities, and assessment tools.

Build your preschooler's understanding of physical, life, and earth science with this full-color activity book! Songs, rhymes, and hands-on projects will motivate your child to learn science concepts that are based on the most current science standards. Each lesson focuses on one science concept and provides engaging activities to help young students learn basic science concepts..Each lesson focuses on one science concept and provides engaging activities to help young students learn basic science concepts..Songs, rhymes, and hands-on projects will motivate your child to learn science.Full-color activity book, 144 pages.ISBN# 9781629381510

Designed to inspire early learners, this bundle uses fun activities, interactive stories, and colorful visuals to make reading, writing, and spelling enjoyable for young children. Smart Start: Phonics and Spelling Activity Book helps children become confident readers and spellers with 9 units focused on essential skills like beginning sounds, CVC word families, and spelling patterns. Activities include segmenting, rhyming, and creating short stories using focus and sight words. Children practice sounds like "b," "d," and "m" and word families such as "-at," "-en," and "-ug." Audio read-alouds, reward stickers, and a spelling review for each unit provide additional support, while the workbook's clear instructions make it easy for parents and teachers to guide learning..Interactive and Fun Learning: Includes audio read-alouds, reward stickers, word games, and hands-on resources like removable word cards and mini books to make learning exciting and interactive..Designed for prek students..Combines Smart Start: Phonics and Spelling Activity Book and My First Big Book of Words to provide 320 pages of engaging activities for building early reading, writing, and spelling skills..Essential Skill Development: Covers critical early literacy concepts, including beginning sounds, CVC word families, spelling patterns, vocabulary building, word recognition, and fine motor skills..Features theme-based units, such as "Shapes and Colors" and "My School," with activities like tracing, rhyming, Bingo, and drawing to teach 60 new words and improve comprehension..Parental and Educator Support: Provides clear instructions, a picture dictionary, answer keys, and "How to Use" pages to guide parents and teachers in fostering young learners' success..The Early Learning Spelling Activity Book Bundle, Grade PreK combines two engaging workbooks, Smart Start: Phonics and Spelling Activity Book, Grade PreK and My First Big Book of Words, Grade PreK, to create a comprehensive resource for building foundational literacy skills