Educational Books for Teachers

In this must-have follow-up to his landmark best-seller Phonics From A to Z, Wiley Blevins explains why quality decodable texts are an essential early learning tool and how to distinguish the good from the bad. This resource offers practical lessons and routines for using decodable texts to build children's phonics and fluency skills, as well as tips on selecting strong decodable texts and what to do if you don't have any. Includes fun and engaging reproducible decodable mini-books..Decodable texts are a critical component of phonics instruction.Shows how to use decodable texts to build reading, writing, vocabulary, and comprehension skills.Includes ready-to-use, reproducible decodable mini-books.Wiley Blevins explains why quality decodable texts are an essential early learning tool and how to distinguish the good from the bad

Accelerate learning gains using differentiated instruction! This professional teaching resource supports educators with easy-to-use lessons that strengthen students' reading skills. This book provides teachers with 36 lessons that support differentiated instruction in grades 3, 4, and 5. The lessons focus on four advanced reading skills: visualize, infer, draw conclusions, and compare/contrast. Written by literacy experts and authors Laura Robb, Tim Rasinski, and David Harrison, this book offer useful lessons and reading strategies that meet students' diverse reading needs. The first part of this resource provides helpful information that supports the ready-to-implement lessons in the second part. These lessons create opportunities for individual and collective growth by reading, discussing, and writing about poems and texts..Supports educators with easy-to-use lessons that strengthen students' reading skills..Lessons focus on four advanced reading skills: visualize, infer, draw conclusions, and compare/contrast..Provides teachers with 36 lessons that support differentiated instruction in grades 3, 4, and 5..Written by literacy experts and authors Laura Robb, Tim Rasinski, and David Harrison..Build key literacy skills such as comprehension, critical thinking, vocabulary building, and word study with this teacher resource!

Keep track of everything from attendance to test scores with this teacher record book. Book features plenty of room for writing to provide a convenient way to stay organized. Perforated pages allow one list of student names to be used across several pages of records. Record book is designed for teachers for kindergarten through 12th-grade..64 pages per book.Record rule.Teacher record book designed to help keep track of everything from attendance to test scores.Perforated pages allow one list of student names to be used across several record pages.Spiral-bound.Keeps track of everything from attendance to test scores.Designed with plenty of room for writing to help stay organized.Designed for teachers for kindergarten through 12th-grade.32 Sheet(s) - Spiral Bound - 11" x 8.50" Sheet Size - 1 Each

This practical resource contains classroom-tested interventions for struggling readers provided in 5-, 10 to 15-, and 30 to 40-minute settings..Nonfiction.English.Grade 4-8

Award-winning children's author and acclaimed educator Lester L. Laminack provides guidelines, lessons, and resources for making every read-aloud experience intentional and instructional to engage students in deep thinking about fiction and nonfiction books. Central to Laminack's message is his breakthrough thinking about the value and importance of "Best Friend Books"-- a small, carefully curated collection that you repeatedly turn to for specific teaching purposes..Step-by-step lessons for "first visits" and "return visits" to recommended Best Friend Books- clear guidelines for digging deeply and enriching students' understanding of content and craft.Links to an online resource bank that contains "Spotlight on Lester" videos, graphic organizers for you, and downloadables for your students."What the Research Says" boxes that point to studies supporting Laminack's professional advice.An annotated and alphabetized list of Laminack's favorite Best Friend Books."Home Visit" boxes that contain certain tips and tools for welcoming families into the work.ISBN 9781338594942

Explore the power of play-based culturally relevant curriculum in early childhood classrooms! This teacher resource provides practical strategies that create playful learning opportunities for diverse students. From authors Nadia Kenisha Bynoe and Angelique Thompson, this book serves as a comprehensive guide to using play-based learning experiences to introduce curriculum content. With these useful strategies and tips, educators can create equitable learning environments that support the diverse needs of learners and speak to multiple identities and lived experiences. Engage children in purposeful learning that is designed to provoke thought, curiosity, and wonder with the help of this book!.Shows teachers how to modify their classroom environments to be more child-centered.Presents a comprehensive guide to developing play-based learning experiences as entry points for curriculum content.Offers a wealth of examples and pictures of learning experiences the authors have created; includes explanations of the planning behind them.Explores how a play-centric approach supports the diverse needs of learners and honors children's unique experiences

Evan-Moor® "History Pockets: The American Revolution" Teacher resource book includes information pages, maps, a timeline, reading and writing connections for seven topics. Book in teacher pages has step by-step project directions and photographs..Title: History Pockets: The American Revolution.Subject: Science/technology, nonfiction.Important period of our country's history will come to life when students create the exciting projects presented in The American Revolution.You get information pages, maps, a timeline, arts and crafts projects, and reading and writing connections for seven topics, including famous patriots, causes of the war, and battles.Teacher pages feature step by-step project directions and photographs of the completed projects.Evan-Moor® "History Pockets: The American Revolution" Teacher resource book is designed to help students to know important period of American history by creating the exciting projects in The American Revolution.

With Data Science and Data Literacy, students are given strong problem-solving strategies that they can use in their daily lives and future careers. They will learn how to read graphs, create their own graphs based on data that is meaningful to them, and analyze and interpret data based on real-world situations..They will learn how to read graphs, create their own graphs based on data that is meaningful to them, and analyze and interpret data based on real-world situations.Also included is a section on how to spot misleading data in graphs, helping students recognize techniques they might come across on social media or elsewhere in their daily lives..Helping students recognize techniques they might come across on social media or elsewhere in their daily lives.

The books introduce early readers to new sounds and progressively develop phonological awareness, phonics knowledge, and high-frequency word recognition. Six books in this set are text-first books, offering decoding practice without illustrated clues first, then the text is repeated on the next spread with pictures. Each book includes a helpful family engagement page plus the phonics focus and high-frequency words learned. This set aligns with the Science of Reading and Structured Literacy. This 15-book set includes: In the Garden, At the Zoo, The Garden House, Our House, I Am a Scout!, Best Day Ever, Make the Team, Birthday Presents, Miss Missy and Her Circus, Something New, White House Pets, Recycling with Kate, Scholarly Jim, The City of Roses, and Who Did It?..Age group 6-10 years.Published by Teacher Created Materials.ISBN: 9798765956465.Five books in this set are text-first books, offering decoding practice without illustrated clues first, then the text is repeated on the next spread with pictures..Set includes sequenced decodable books, #16–#30..Each book includes a helpful family engagement page plus the phonics focus and high-frequency words learned..This fun and memorable second-grade set includes sequenced decodable books, #16–#30

Start your day off right with quick, high-interest activities that provide students with purposeful and accessible understanding in reading, writing and language skills, mathematics, or science. Designed to be flexible enough for daily or weekly use, choose from various topics organized into themed units. Challenge students to learn and practice a variety of skills and strategies to help them succeed in the classroom and beyond. The Let’s Get This Day Started series is a quick and easy way to enhance students’ proficiency in the content areas throughout the school year..Paperback workbook with 112 pages.Everyday science skills for ages 9-10 years.Includes 1 science workbook.ISBN: 9781420682649.Quick, high-interest activities that provide students with purposeful and accessible understanding in reading, writing and language skills, mathematics, or science.Designed to be flexible enough for daily or weekly use, choose from various topics organized into themed units.A quick and easy way to enhance students’ proficiency in the content areas throughout the school year

Help young learners develop essential fine motor and problem-solving skills with the Fine Motor Fun Write & Wipe Activity Book Kit. This interactive 3-book set includes Mazes, Tracing, and Hidden Pictures, providing engaging activities that strengthen hand-eye coordination, pencil control, and critical thinking. Each book features durable, write-on/wipe-off pages, allowing children to practice with a dry-erase marker, erase, and try again for endless learning fun. The bright, colorful pages and hands-on activities make early learning exciting while reinforcing pre-writing and cognitive skills. Perfect for home or classroom use, this kit supports early childhood development through play-based learning..Supports Fine Motor Skills – Encourages proper pencil grip, hand-eye coordination, and pre-writing skills..Perfect for Pre-K to Grade 2 – Designed for early learners developing foundational writing and cognitive skills..Reusable Write & Wipe Pages – Use a dry-erase marker to practice, wipe clean, and repeat for unlimited fun..Engaging & Interactive – Fun mazes, tracing exercises, and hidden picture puzzles keep children entertained while learning..Durable & Long-Lasting – Sturdy pages designed for repeated use in home or classroom settings..Encourages Problem-Solving – Helps build logical thinking, concentration, and attention to detail..This hands-on learning kit is an excellent resource for parents and teachers looking to support fine motor development through interactive, skill-building activities.

The books introduce early readers to new sounds and progressively develop phonological awareness, phonics knowledge, and high-frequency word recognition. Four books in this set are text-first books, offering decoding practice without illustrated clues first, then the text is repeated on the next spread with pictures. Each book includes a helpful family engagement page plus the phonics focus and high-frequency words learned. This set aligns with the Science of Reading and Structured Literacy. This 15-book set includes: The Hot Day, The Pink Mink, Phil Finds Food, The Duck Ball, The Gruff Troll, The Smith's Farm, Chalk Pictures, Jeff Camps, All about Ants, Rudy, the Hero in a Cape, Daisy's Day, Places Close By, The Car Pool, The Fourth Chair, and The March Fair..Age group 6-10 years.Published by Teacher Created Materials.ISBN: 9798765956458.Five books in this set are text-first books, offering decoding practice without illustrated clues first, then the text is repeated on the next spread with pictures..Set includes sequenced decodable books, #1–#15..Each book includes a helpful family engagement page plus the phonics focus and high-frequency words learned..This fun and memorable second-grade set includes sequenced decodable books, #1–#15

The books introduce early readers to new sounds and progressively develop phonological awareness, phonics knowledge, and high-frequency word recognition. Five books in this set are text-first books, offering decoding practice without illustrated clues first, then the text is repeated on the next spread with pictures. Each book includes a helpful family engagement page plus the phonics focus and high-frequency words learned. This set aligns with the Science of Reading and Structured Literacy. This 15-book set includes: Judy and Her Secrets, June's Plan, Made with Paint, Old Joe Plants, The Queen's Peas, Hero the Pilot, Rice Farms, The Boy and the Storm, We Look for Hawks, Mark and Joe, Horse Play, Pets Back in Time, What Kids Did, Time to Cook, and On the Farm..Age group 5-9 years.Published by Teacher Created Materials.ISBN: 9798765956441.Five books in this set are text-first books, offering decoding practice without illustrated clues first, then the text is repeated on the next spread with pictures..Set includes sequenced decodable books, #16–#30..Each book includes a helpful family engagement page plus the phonics focus and high-frequency words learned..Books introduce early readers to new sounds and progressively develop phonological awareness, phonics knowledge, and high-frequency word recognition..This fun and memorable first-grade set includes sequenced decodable books, #16–#30

"Chalk up" your organization to the convenience of this all-in-one book. There is plenty of space for lesson plans, attendance records and grades for 40 weeks of school. It also includes a student roster, a birthday chart, monthly planning calendars, and a grading chart. Spiral-bound..Lesson Planner and Record Book; Recommended for: Teachers.Includes student roster, birthday chart, grading chart and much more.Color: Multicolor.No. of Pages: 160.Coordinate with other Chalkboard Brights themed items while being organized.

Young learners will love these funny, easy-to-read little books with text in both English and Spanish. These simple stories feature high-frequency words, rhyming, and adorable illustrations on topics that students love. Perfect as a bilingual resource for early learners or for introducing English speakers to a new language. Includes five copies of 20 irresistible tales and a teaching guide with access to reproducibles..The set includes multiple stories about the same lovable characters, plus kid-friendly topics and easy text to motivate new readers to succeed..For ages 4-7 years.Perfect for multi-lingual learners or for students learning Spanish..This set of 100 books (five copies of 20 tales) is value-priced..Includes a teaching guide filled with guided reading tips, and instant comprehension questions. Also QR code links to reproducibles online..A handy resource for dual-language and immersion classrooms

This fun and memorable Prekindergarten/Kindergarten set includes sequenced decodable books, #16–#30. The books introduce early readers to new sounds and progressively develop phonological awareness, phonics knowledge, and high-frequency word recognition. Five books in this set are text-first books, offering decoding practice without illustrated clues first, then the text is repeated on the next spread with pictures. Each book includes a helpful family engagement page plus the phonics focus and high-frequency words learned. This set aligns with the Science of Reading and Structured Literacy. This 15-book set includes: The Job of a Vet, Zac and His Box, What Is Up?, The Cat with a Kit, I Will Not, Up on the Deck, How Do You Use a Map?, If You Get a Job, Yum! A Bun, Ape in a Cape, A Cob for Each of Them, Cub in the Jam, What Is the Word?, The Pals and Their Pets, and What I Like..Age group 3-8 years.Published by Teacher Created Materials.ISBN: 9798765956427.Five books in this set are text-first books, offering decoding practice without illustrated clues first, then the text is repeated on the next spread with pictures..Set includes sequenced decodable books, #16–#30..Each book includes a helpful family engagement page plus the phonics focus and high-frequency words learned..Books introduce early readers to new sounds and progressively develop phonological awareness, phonics knowledge, and high-frequency word recognition.

Students will learn that small actions can make a big difference! This nonfiction book explains why civic duties are important and how to fulfill them. The book includes a glossary and a short fiction piece related to the topic. This 32-page full-color book describes the importance of civic duties while giving examples of people who can serve as role models for students. It also explores important topics like leadership and civil rights, and includes an extension activity for grade 3. Perfect for the classroom, at-home learning, or homeschool to discover civic responsibility, politicians, and what it takes to make a difference..Explains the importance of civic duties while giving examples of people who can serve as role models for students.For ages 7-12 years..This 32-page full-color book describes the importance of civic duties while giving examples of people who can serve as role models for students..ISBN: 9781087605135.Provides a short fiction piece related to the topic that will keep students invested.Connects important concepts such as civil rights and leadership to students' daily lives.Includes a glossary, thought-provoking discussion questions, and a "Civics in Action" activity designed to help students become responsible individuals.With examples of heroes like Jackie Robinson and Sandra Day O'Connor, this book and the accompanying project will help students see what it means to be leaders.

Thank you, and welcome. We welcome you to this amazing profession with open arms, and with an arsenal of experience and essential tools, strategies, and lessons to help you establish a successful and satisfying teaching career. We wanted to make it easier for you to learn and practice these techniques that research shows increase student learning. To do so, we also considered cognitive psychology research that tells us that images and illustrations can help strengthen communication and our own understanding. This helped us develop the unique format for this book: part hands-on playbook, part professional book, and all highly illustrated, it is designed to make complicated concepts more digestible and memorable..Great way to plan powerful learning experiences that ensure student engagement.Detailed guidance for developing formative and summative assessments.4+ years & Grade PK+.22 step-by-step learning strategies for any grade and any subject.30+ classroom videos demonstrating the techniques and strategies in action.Author: Douglas Fisher, Nancy Frey, Taryl Hansen.You've made the incredible decision to become an educator because you want to impact the learning lives of young people

This fun and memorable Prekindergarten/Kindergarten set includes sequenced decodable books, #1–#15. The books introduce early readers to new sounds and progressively develop phonological awareness, phonics knowledge, and high-frequency word recognition. Five books in this set are text-first books, offering decoding practice without illustrated clues first, then the text is repeated on the next spread with pictures. Each book includes a helpful family engagement page plus the phonics focus and high-frequency words learned. This set aligns with the Science of Reading and Structured Literacy. This 15-book set includes: In, Tam and a Mat, Tam and I See It, Pat, I Can Tap, Sam and I, Tim, This Cat, The Big Pig, The Hat, This Pack Is on Top, Pack the Pack, In the Muck, Quick, and I Like to Be This Kid..Age group 3-8 years.Published by Teacher Created Materials.ISBN: 9798765956410.Five books in this set are text-first books, offering decoding practice without illustrated clues first, then the text is repeated on the next spread with pictures..Set includes sequenced decodable books, #1–#15..Each book includes a helpful family engagement page plus the phonics focus and high-frequency words learned..Books introduce early readers to new sounds and progressively develop phonological awareness, phonics knowledge, and high-frequency word recognition.

Help students learn what taxes are, how they work, and why they exist. This nonfiction book describes the purpose and history of taxes, and includes a glossary, short fiction piece related to the topic, and an exciting activity. Above all, this book explains how taxes function in society in an easy-to-understand way. This 32-page full-color book covers how taxes work, the different types of taxes, and what taxes pay for. It also explores important topics like civic duty and democracy and includes an extension activity for grade 3..Explains how taxes work, the different types of taxes, and why taxes exist.For ages 7-12 years..This 32-page full-color book covers how taxes work, the different types of taxes, and what taxes pay for..ISBN: 9781087605166.Provides a short fiction piece related to the topic that will keep students interested.Connects key themes like civic duty and democracy to students' daily lives.Includes a glossary, thought-provoking discussion questions, and a "Civics in Action" activity designed to help students expand their understanding of taxes.Perfect for the classroom, at-home learning, or homeschool to discover taxation, money, and public goods and services.

Equip teachers with the knowledge and tools needed to address child and adolescent anxiety at a critical moment. The number of students experiencing anxiety at school is on the rise. This must-have resource: Provides a framework for understanding anxiety, its causes, and the various ways it can present in young people, Offers standalone action strategies for classroom use, including a matrix to identify which strategies may be most useful for specific situations, Makes implementation of strategies easy with reproducibles for teacher and student use, Drs. David Campos and Kathleen McConnell Fad wrote this book to ensure that teachers, regardless of their prior knowledge and background, have a wide range of easy-to-understand and useful instructional tools to address anxious behaviors..Book treats anxiety as a broader issue, recognizing that many students struggling with some aspect of it may not be diagnosed, and offers specific strategies for classrooms.Rates of diagnosed anxiety and anxiety-related behaviors are on the rise, but children are unlikely to receive mental health services outside school, so in-school interventions are vital..For ages: 4-10 years.Book is immediately useable, with 25 practical action strategies and a matrix to identify which strategies may be most useful for specific situations.Book helps teachers strengthen students' ability to cope with anxious behaviors that lead to difficulties in the classroom.With this book, teachers can create emotionally supportive environments and strengthen children's abilities to cope with anxiety.

Learn about the environment and how to protect it! This nonfiction book explains what individuals and the government can do to keep Earth's air clean. The book includes a glossary and a short fiction piece related to the topic. This 32-page full-color book describes current threats to the environment and explains how their effects can be limited. It also explores important concepts like clean energy and upcycling and includes an extension activity for grade 3. Perfect for the classroom, at-home learning, or homeschool to explore greenhouse gases, pollution, and finding solutions to help the planet..Describes current threats to Earth's environment and explains how their effects can be limited.For ages 7-12 years..This 32-page full-color book describes current threats to the environment and explains how their effects can be limited..ISBN: 9781087605142.Provides a short fiction piece related to the topic to keep students engaged.Connects important topics such as pollution and greenhouse gases to students' daily lives.Includes a glossary, essential discussion questions, and a "Civics in Action" activity designed to get students excited about helping their planet.With this fun, informative book and the additional activity, students will learn how to make their planet healthier.

Lesson Plan Books record attendance, track assignments, establish seating arrangements and are great to use for organizing the entire school year. Measures 8.5"W x 11"H. Space for 40 weeks of planning. Additional pages for emergency procedures, student birthdays and substitute teacher information. Coordinates with the Peanuts® Touch of Class and Peanuts® Collections..Published by Paper Magic Group.Peanuts Touch of Class Themed.88 Pages in Paperback Format.No ISBN.For Teachers Grades Pre-K thru Grade 6.11"H x 9"W x .38"D

Young learners will love these funny, easy-to-read little books with text in both English and Spanish. These simple stories feature high-frequency words, rhyming, and adorable illustrations on topics that students love. Perfect as a bilingual resource for early learners or for introducing English speakers to a new language. Includes five copies of 20 irresistible tales and a teaching guide with access to reproducibles..The set includes multiple stories about the same lovable characters, plus kid-friendly topics and easy text to motivate new readers to succeed..For ages 4-7 years.Perfect for multi-lingual learners or for students learning Spanish..This set of 100 books (five copies of 20 tales) is value-priced..Includes a teaching guide filled with guided reading tips, and instant comprehension questions. Also QR code links to reproducibles online..A handy resource for dual-language and immersion classrooms

Young learners will love these funny, easy-to-read little books with text in both English and Spanish. These simple stories feature high-frequency words, rhyming, and adorable illustrations on topics that students love. Perfect as a bilingual resource for early learners or for introducing English speakers to a new language. Includes five copies of 20 irresistible tales and a teaching guide with access to reproducibles..The set includes multiple stories about the same lovable characters, plus kid-friendly topics and easy text to motivate new readers to succeed..For ages 4-7 years.Perfect for multi-lingual learners or for students learning Spanish..This set of 100 books (five copies of 20 tales) is value-priced..Includes a teaching guide filled with guided reading tips, and instant comprehension questions. Also QR code links to reproducibles online..A handy resource for dual-language and immersion classrooms

Evan-Moor® "History Pockets: The American Civil War" Teacher resource book includes information pages, maps, a timeline, reading and writing connections for seven topics. Book in teacher pages has step by-step project directions and photographs..Title: History Pockets: The American Civil War.Subject: Science/technology, nonfiction.Civil war had a profound effect on American history.Students will acquire an understanding of this period of U.S. history as they complete the many engaging and informative projects in The American Civil War.You get information pages, maps, a timeline, arts and crafts projects, reading and writing connections, and evaluation forms, the teacher pages feature step by-step project directions and photographs of the completed projects.Evan-Moor® "History Pockets: The American Civil War" Teacher resource book is designed to help students to acquire an understanding of Civil War in U.S. History.

This research-based curriculum features 15 lessons that use the latest information about the brain to dramatically improve behavior and learning for all students. Each lesson offers easy strategies for helping students focus their attention, improve their self-regulation skills, build resilience to stress, and develop a positive mind-set in both school and life. The lessons fit easily into any schedule and require minimal preparation. Classroom management tips and content-area activities help you extend the benefits of MindUP throughout your day, week, and year..Grades PreK-2 / Ages 4-7.Brain-Focused Strategies for Learning - and Living.Transforms classrooms into focused learning environments.Helps teachers motivate at-risk learners so each child can thrive - academically, socially, and emotionally.Brain-Focused Strategies for Learning—and Living.

This nonfiction book gives students a close-up look at Congressman and activist John Lewis, who inspired important change in America with his fight for equal justice. Perfect for young readers, the book also includes a glossary and a short fiction piece related to the topic. Explore the life of John Lewis with easy-to-read text and exciting pictures. This 32-page full-color book covers important ideas like civic duty and responsibilities and includes an extension activity for grade 3. Perfect for the classroom, at-home learning, or homeschool to explore the civil rights movement, American leaders, and U.S. history..Explores John Lewis's story, including his unique childhood, participation in the civil rights movement, and time in Congress.For ages 7-12 years..This 32-page full-color book covers important ideas like civic duty and responsibilities and includes an extension activity for grade 3..ISBN: 9781087643014.Provides a short fiction piece related to the topic to keep students invested.Connects Lewis's life to significant change in local government and America as a whole.Includes a glossary, essential discussion questions, and a "Civics in Action" activity designed to get students excited about pursuing change.With an extension activity and other helpful features, this book teaches students that one person can make a difference in their community—and their country.

Help your fifth grade students learn how to understand, respond to, and enjoy what they read! Daily Reading Comprehension presents students with direct instruction and practice of the comprehension strategies and skills they need to become strong and successful readers. 150 original fiction and nonfiction passages with comprehension items help you engage students in reading, thinking about, and responding to a variety of texts. Reproducible pages, included in the teacher's edition, provide visual tools for students to help them apply reading skills to the passages they read. And because activities are presented in an exam format, students practice important test-taking skills while they strengthen comprehension.What's new in the revised edition?• Visual aid comprehension pages• Constructed response questions. Standards-aligned questions replace multiple choice questions.30 weeks of instruction cover the following reading skills and strategies:Skills:• Theme• Character and Setting• Main Idea and Details• Fact and Opinion• Visual Information• Author's Purpose• Make Predictions• Draw Conclusions• Cause and Effect• Compare and Contrast• Nonfiction Text FeaturesStrategies:• Monitor Comprehension• Make Connections• Visualization• Organization• Determine Important Information• Ask QuestionsYou'll love Daily Reading Comprehension because it...• provides students with direct instruction and practice of reading skills and strategies. • supports struggling and reluctant readers. • integrates easily into any language program and any classroom. • works great for test-prep. • is correlated to current standards. Engage your students in reading, thinking about, and responding to a variety of passages and texts with Daily Reading Comprehension!.Subject: Reading Comprehension.Publisher: Evan-Moor.Paperback format with 200 pages.ISBN: 9781629384788.Age range: 10-11 years.Help your fifth grade students learn how to understand, respond to, and enjoy what they read!

In an era of Common Core State Standards and accountability, students need to use the time they spend in school focused on academics and ready to learn. However, middle school has always presented special challenges. This is a time when students can spend a lot of time grappling with physical changes, forging interpersonal relationships, managing increased responsibility, and more—all of which can distract them from the primary purpose of school. The researched-based lessons in this book will help teachers delve into key social and emotional learning topics, such as Self Esteem, Emotions, Cognition, Peer Relationships, Bullies, Stress Overall, this book will give teachers not only an understanding of the basic issues and research underlying social and emotional learning but also practical tools for introducing the topic into the curriculum..Correlates with relevant objectives outlined by The Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (casel.org), a group at the forefront of the SEL movement.8 3/8" x 10 7/8".Grade 5+.Includes reproducible student pages.An essential resource for middle school teachers

Build classroom community and honor the identities of everyone in your class with thoughtfully chosen multicultural mentors texts, such as Alma and How She Got Her Name, Amy Wu and the Perfect Bao, In My Mosque, and more. Companion mini-lessons offer reading strategies, discussion questions, and carry-over coaching prompts designed to hone students' comprehension skills, including character analysis, determining themes, and exploring perspectives. A must-have resource in primary classrooms!.Age group 5-7 years.Written by Dana Clark, Keisha Smith-Carrington, and Jigisha Vyas, Published by Scholastic.ISBN: 9781338861907.144 pages.1 book.Carefully chosen mentor texts bring stories of celebration, hardship, love, and loss.Aligned to core reading standards, social justice standards, and SEL competencies..Build students' cultural competence through literacy.

Educators and parents alike recognize that children don't grow up simply by adding inches and pounds—child development is a much richer mix of physical, cognitive, social, and emotional growth. Though children make progress at their own pace, educators can help them on their individual paths. Understanding the many ways in which children grow forms the essence of good teaching. If you appreciate the ebbs and flows of development, you can teach children with more insight and confidence, and offer support and guidance to their parents and caregivers. Problems can arise, of course, in every child's life. Dr. Mayes's reassuring approach helps educators understand the nature of a problem, how they can address it, and when and where to go for help with concerns such as learning disabilities, bullying, sibling rivalry, depression, anger, and other difficult feelings. This guide will be an incredible resource on every educator's bookshelf..Genre/Book Topic: Early Childhood Resource.Publisher: Scholastic Teacher Resources.Recommended Age: 4-8 years.ISBN: 9781338787856.Helps parents and teachers understand the many ways in which children grow forms the essence of good teaching.Dr. Mayes's reassuring approach helps educators understand the nature of a problem, how they can address it, and when and where to go for help with concerns.This guide will be an incredible resource on every educator's bookshelf..192 Pages

This all-in-one lesson plan and record book makes organization easy and beautiful. There is plenty of space for lesson plans, attendance records and grades for 40 weeks of school. It also includes a student roster, a birthday chart, 12 large monthly planning calendar spreads, and a grading chart. Measures 8.5" x 11". Spiral-bound..Perfect planner to keep you organized.Includes a student roster, a birthday chart, 12 large monthly planning calendar spreads, and a grading chart.1 Record Book/Lesson Planner with 160 pages.13-digit ISBN: 978-1-4206-3586-7.Great for teachers.Measures 8.5" x 11".Spiral-bound

Add a little fun to your day with this colorful confetti-themed record book. Plenty of space is provided to record grades for assignments, tests, attendance, or other notations. Each two-page spread allows enough space for 10 weeks worth of record keeping. Convenient, perforated pages allow for easy management of larger classes. An easy-to-use grading chart is also provided. Measures 8.5" x 11". Spiral-bound. Sold as a pack of 3 identical books..Track attendance and assignments, create lesson plans, and more in this attractive and useful grade book.Spiral-bound.Colorful confetti-themed.Measures 8.5" x 11".3 Identical books

Culturally and Linguistically Responsive Teaching and Learning 2nd Edition has been updated to reflect current research, best practices, and evidence-based teaching strategies. Written to address all grade levels, this invaluable resource provides novice and experienced educators with a pedagogical framework for implementing culturally and linguistically responsive teaching strategies in today's diverse classrooms. Teachers will be able to implement best-practice instruction with the practical, easy-to-implement strategies and concrete activities provided in the book, and learn how to approach their instruction through a culturally and linguistically responsive lens. This resource addresses the following pedagogical areas: classroom management, use of text, academic vocabulary, and situational appropriateness. Educators will feel empowered and excited to implement this framework because it embraces and places value on students' culture and language, allowing them to thrive in the classroom. This 2nd edition includes an updated reference section and resources for further reading..This invaluable resource provides novice and experienced educators with a pedagogical framework for implementing culturally and linguistically responsive teaching strategies in today's diverse classrooms.Teachers will be able to implement best-practice instruction with the practical, easy-to-implement strategies and concrete activities provided in the book, and learn how to approach their instruction through a culturally and linguistically responsive lens.This resource addresses the following pedagogical areas: classroom management, use of text, academic vocabulary, and situational appropriateness.Grade K - 12

Sparking Learning in Young Children: Classroom Best Practices provides a streamlined yet comprehensive overview of everything you need to kickstart your preschool, transitional kindergarten, or pre-K classroom to help ensure the best possible teaching and learning environment. Dive into relevant topics, offering insights from contemporary research, expert-defined best practices, and real-world examples from the author's twenty-plus years of experience. Whether a seasoned teacher or a dedicated aide, this guide is your roadmap to creating a vibrant, inclusive, and developmentally appropriate early childhood learning experience. This concise yet comprehensive resource equips you with the essential tools to create an engaging learning environment by focusing on key areas such as child development, planning and reflection, room design and materials, family engagement, and more!.Written by highly experienced practitioner with strong connections to NAEYC.Developed with working EC teachers in mind (varying levels of expertise).Based on developmentally appropriate practices..Includes examples from the author's experience

This totally rad record book will add joy and inspiration to your day! Plenty of space is provided to record grades for assignments, tests, attendance, or other notations. Each two-page spread allows enough space for 10 weeks worth of record keeping. Convenient, perforated pages allow for easy management of larger classes. An easy-to-use grading chart is also provided. 64 pages. Sold as a pack of 3 record books..Each two page spread allows enough space for 10 weeks worth of record keeping..64 pages.Pack of 3 record books.Convenient, perforated pages allow for easy management of larger classes..This totally rad record book will add joy and inspiration to your day

What's the best way to engineer a sandcastle? How do shadow puppets work? Find the answers to these questions and more with this Spanish STEAM book set devoted to learning how fun things work! Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, ignite a curiosity about STEAM topics through real-world examples. This set features hands-on STEAM challenges that are perfect for makerspaces and that guide students step-by-step through the engineering design process. Make STEAM career connections with career advice from actual Smithsonian employees working in STEAM fields. Introduce early science topics to young readers with this STEAM book that is ideal for children ages 5-7..Fun in Action; Spanish.Teacher Created Resources.Paperback.9781087632445.5-7 years/Grade K-1.Set of 6 books

Learn about the process of electing government leaders! This nonfiction book explains how elections work and ways for individuals to stay involved in government. The book also includes a related fiction piece, a glossary, an extension activity, and other helpful features. This 32-page full-color book describes the presidential election process with examples from United States history. It also explores essential topics such as leadership and civic duty and includes an extension activity for grade 3. Perfect for the classroom, at-home learning, or homeschool to explore political parties, government leaders, and the structure of America's representative democracy..Describes the presidential election process with examples from United States history.For ages 7-12 years..This 32-page full-color book describes the presidential election process with examples from United States history..ISBN: 9781087605104.Provides a short fiction piece related to the topic that will keep students invested.Explores major civics topics such as representative democracy and political parties.Includes a glossary, essential discussion questions, and a "Civics in Action" activity that will get students excited about elections and campaigns.Perfect for young readers, this book will show students how to be informed citizens when it comes to elections and campaigns.

This essential teacher resource will guide you in successfully implementing Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) strategies into every day instruction while looking at how to foster your own emotional awareness with support. Learn how to create a classroom community centered around SEL engagement to help students succeed in the classroom and beyond. You will dig into key SEL topics such as the 5 SEL competencies. Perfect for educators with a wide range of experience, this resource will empower you to explore your own SEL skills to make lasting connections in the classroom and school community..Essential teacher resource will guide you in successfully implementing Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) strategies into every day instruction..Teachers can create a classroom community centered around SEL engagement to help students succeed in the classroom and beyond..Perfect for educators with a wide range of experience..This resource will empower you to explore your own SEL skills to make lasting connections in the classroom and school community.

This gleeful lesson planner makes organization easy and beautiful. Keep up to 40 weeks of daily lesson plans in one convenient book! This book includes substitute teacher information, student roster sheets, and memorable quotations to use and discuss throughout the year. Twelve large monthly planning calendar spreads are also included for year-long lesson planning as well as for scheduling appointments, conferences, and events. The lesson planner also includes a variety of colorful stickers to use throughout the year. Spiral Bound and contains 160 pages. Measures 8-1/2" x 11"..This book includes substitute teacher information, student roster sheets, and memorable quotations to use and discuss throughout the year.Twelve large monthly planning calendar spreads are also included for year-long lesson planning as well as for scheduling appointments, conferences, and events..Measures 8-1/2" x 11"..Spiral Bound and contains 160 pages.

Start your day off right with quick, high-interest activities that provide students with purposeful and accessible understanding in reading, writing and language skills, mathematics, or science. Designed to be flexible enough for daily or weekly use, choose from various topics organized into themed units. Challenge students to learn and practice a variety of skills and strategies to help them succeed in the classroom and beyond. The Let’s Get This Day Started series is a quick and easy way to enhance students’ proficiency in the content areas throughout the school year..Paperback workbook with 112 pages.Everyday science skills for ages 11-12 years.Includes 1 science workbook.ISBN: 9781420682663.Quick, high-interest activities that provide students with purposeful and accessible understanding in reading, writing and language skills, mathematics, or science.Designed to be flexible enough for daily or weekly use, choose from various topics organized into themed units.A quick and easy way to enhance students’ proficiency in the content areas throughout the school year

Use thoughtfully chosen multicultural mentors texts, such as We are the Water Protectors, Dreamers, and Unspeakable: The Tulsa Race Massacre, to build classroom community and honor the identities of everyone in your class. Companion mini-lessons offer reading strategies, discussion questions, and carry-over coaching prompts designed to hone students' comprehension skills, including character analysis, determining themes, and exploring perspectives. A must-have resource in every classroom!.Age group 8-10 years.Written by Dana Clark, Keisha Smith-Carrington, and Jigisha Vyas, Published by Scholastic.ISBN: 9781338861914.144 pages.1 book.Build students' cultural competence through literacy..Carefully chosen mentor texts bring stories of celebration, hardship, love, and loss..Aligned to core reading standards, social justice standards, and SEL competencies..Build students' cultural competence through literacy.

Written for teachers at all grade levels, this 6-page guide provides strategies and suggestions to support culturally and linguistically diverse students. With the influx of cultural diversity in schools, teachers can use the strategies in this resource to improve on five pedagogical areas—classroom management, use of text, academic vocabulary, and situational appropriateness—through meaningful and ready-to-implement activities..This 6-page AYF guide helps teachers validate students’ unique home environments while delivering tools for success in mainstream culture..Emphasizes important topics in an easy-to-read format.Provides key tips and strategies to help educators engage a diverse range of students.Includes suggestions for validating students’ home environments as well as delivering the tools for success in mainstream culture.Offers easy access to additional teacher resources such as videos, student templates, and educational websites.ISBN 9781087648316

My Body is Amazing takes our top-selling My Body book to the next level by showcasing how the different systems in the body work and how they are connected to each other. Each section features a different body system and provides scientific information, interesting facts, hands-on activities, and age-appropriate illustrations..Engaging activities and thought-provoking questions are scattered throughout the book to make certain the information provided is understood..For ages 7+.Contains 96 pages.Each section features a different body system and provides scientific information, interesting facts, hands-on activities, and age-appropriate illustrations..Engaging activities and thought-provoking questions are scattered throughout the book to make certain the information provided is understood.

Let's All Teach Computer Science: K-12 is a source of inspiration and empowerment for educators who are moving into this technological wonderland. Kiki Prottsman has more than 15 years of experience in computer science education, and her insight informs thoughtful discussions on promoting creativity, problem-solving, and collaboration in students..Let's All Teach Computer Science is an essential guide that equips K-12 teachers with the knowledge and tools necessary to begin teaching computer science immediately–and does so in an enjoyable way..Provides powerful insights for creating innovative and inclusive learning environments.Let's All Teach Computer Science: K-12 is a source of inspiration and empowerment for educators who are moving into this technological wonderland..Offers practical examples of integrating computer science into traditional subjects like math, history, art, and more.Highlights the importance of addressing implicit biases and promoting computer science as an inclusive field for all students.Includes insights on classroom technology and educational technology, as well as AI and its role in education.Encourages educators to work together to nurture digital innovators while recognizing potential challenges and frustrations.The book positions computer science in a way that supports other essential skills–such as reading, writing, and mathematics– by providing customizable frameworks that help to seamlessly integrate computer science into core subjects

Sometimes misbehavior isn't what it seems. Many children come to care with early signs of mental- or behavioral-health issues. Early childhood professionals are often the first to notice that something is different. How Can I Help? is a practical guide that helps educators first identify issues and then create nurturing, safe, and successful learning environments to set up all children for success..A practical guide that helps educators first identify issues and then create nurturing, safe, and successful learning environment.Social-Emotional guide.Soft Cover.English.132 Pages.1 Book.ISBN 9780876598337

Scholastic® "Week-by-Week Phonics & Word Study" Activity book by Wiley Blevins for ages 8 -1 2 helps to improve vocabulary/comprehension skills. English book having 160 pages contains classroom-tested strategies and short fluency-building activities..Age group and grade: Ages 8 - 12 years and grades 3rd - 6th.Language: English.Subject: Language arts, reading.Format: Book.Number of pages: 160.Title: Week-by-Week Phonics & Word Study.Dimensions: 8 3/8" x 10 7/8".Topic: Phonics.Author: Wiley Blevins.35 mini lessons with skill building activities help students tackle multisyllabic words and improve their fluency, vocabulary and comprehension.Classroom tested strategies designed by phonics expert Wiley Blevins that help struggling readers succeed.Short weekly fluency-building activities give teachers the tools they need to help struggling readers decode multisyllabic words and read grade-level texts with confidence.Each set of activities includes a mini lesson, follow-up practice pages to help students apply what they've learned, a speed drill and an activity that helps students master the top 322 syllables, ten at a time.Scholastic® "Week-by-Week Phonics & Word Study" Activity book by Wiley Blevins for language arts/reading is ideal for grades 3 - 6 and helps to build fluency/vocabulary/comprehension.