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Activity Book, Social Studies, grade K. Includes Hands-on activites that support and develop Content, Vocabulary, Skills, and Writing. ... Read more

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This expanded and revised book will enable teachers to provide numerous fun-filled opportunities for children ages 3 to 7 years to experience the beauty and creativity of music as they explore various ways to move to musical selections. The eight basic activities in this book provide a variety of options for teachers. Each activity begins with a short description, lists the key experiences in movement involved, and outlines the procedure to follow. In addition, from 3 to 8 suitable musical selections are listed for each activity, with separate directions for leading movements to each selection. All the musical selections for the activities are from the authors Rhythmically Moving music series (recordings 1B4); many of these are presented on the CD included with the book. ... Read more

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Play + Drill = Learning Success!

This box set of fact cards provides young learners a fun, engaging way to practice the science and social studies skills they need for school success. Beginning with U.S. Presidents, and progressing through such science topics as astronomy and dinosaurs, the colorful cards offer children the opportunity to learn and practice science and social studies skills at their own pace. These cards also provide suggestions for fun games that will reinforce learning. Perfect for practice at home, for reinforcing concepts taught at school, and for proficiency test preparation, these fact cards are an important tool for school success!

This box set includes U.S. Presidents, U.S. States, Animals, Astronomy, Dinosaurs, and Insects.

Look for these other Brighter Child® Box Sets: Early Learning Fun Flash Cards, Learning Fun Game Cards, and Math, Time, and Money Flash Cards

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The transition from PreK to Kindergarten is a big step for most children and the exercises in Daily Summer Activities, Moving from Preschool to Kindergarten can help give little learners a big head start. As someone who has already tried the series says:

"It takes just a few minutes every day to complete this 10-week review. The kids love it. They are practicing basic skills that make the next school year easier and more enjoyable. I highly recommend Daily Summer Activities." - PreK Teacher, Harrisburg, PA

Specific content in this volume includes:

- practice for two or three letters of the alphabet eachweek-tracing the letter, listening for the letter sound
- sequence events
- oral language-responding to pictures, words and stories
- mathematics-number recognition, counting, patterns, sorting,beginning addition, recognizing shapes, pennies
- one word to spell each week
- follow simple picture directions to complete a drawing

Look under "H" and you'll find hens, hippos, helicopters, and hats helping to spur learning. Try "T" and there'll be turtles, tables, tents, and teeth to teach with.

The practice cards for Daily Summer Activities, Moving from Preschool to Kindergarten are for upper and lower case letters with matching pictures, and numbers to six with illustrations.

The plentiful color and black & white illustrations in this book can only be described as just plain darling. Kids will love them! You will, too-even the answer keys are colorful.

All 144 pages, plus eight flash card pages (printed on durable card stock), are perforated for easy removal. $14.95 each. ... Read more

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Daily Summer----
Great resource. Have been giving to my friends,who are busy and needed some direction. ... Read more

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Nurture enthusiastic learners, promote school readiness, and meet state standards by integrating creativity, curiosity, and courtesy into the curriculum through developmentally appropriate, fun activities.

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How to integrate 'the 3 Cs' into any curriculum
Patricia A. Dischler's TEACHING THE 3 CS: CREATIVITY, CURIOSITY AND COURTESY provides a powerful reference showing how to promote a child's inner desire to learn. From tools for nurturing empathy and emotional intelligence to activities fun to use and developmentally appropriate for different ages, this tells how to integrate 'the 3 Cs' into any curriculum.

Teaching the 3 Cs: Creativity, Curiosity, and Courtesy: Activities That Build a
This product arrived quickly and in very good condition. I haven't had a chance to read it yet so have not looked at individual pages. ... Read more

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Every Early Years practitioner, including childminders, will have a statutory duty to deliver the new Early Years Framework. This book will provide a practical, dip-in resource to help them meet the requirements of the Personal, Social and Emotional area of the framework. ... Read more

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Text provides a fresh perspective on social policy, focusing on the emergence of children's voices and the implications of this for social policy. Divided into four main themes: hearing children's voices, discourses of childhood, children and services, and resources for children. Softcover, hardcover available. DLC: Children and politics. ... Read more

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Providing strategies for promoting healthy social-emotional development and respectful communication, the authors offer interactive lessons that engage bullies, victims, and bystanders at their own level. ... Read more

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Bullying is getting worse...this book can really help.
Having two school age children who have at one time or another faced bullying, and having been bullied myself as a child, I can completely relate to this book's topic. School age bullying is a problem for both children and their parents, especially these days with internet bullying as prevalent as it is.This book is an excellent resource for parents to learn how to deal with the various bullying situations that arise.It's well written and understandable, but even better, the ideas presented are actionable.You can learn and take effective, proactive steps to resolve the pain your child is feeling if you apply the methods taught in this book.And for those parents of bullies, there's help for you, too.So many parents don't realize they and their actions may be the reason for their children's anti-social behavior.
I give this book a 5 star rating as the go to book if you're faced with a situation where your child is bullied and they need your help to get through it.

Teaches elementary grades lessons and activities for reinforcing empathy and friendship
Steve Breakstone, Michael Dreiblatt and Karen Dreiblatt's HOW TO STOP BULLYING AND SOCIAL AGGRESSION teaches elementary grades lessons and activities for reinforcing empathy and friendship. Teaches in grades K-6 as well as school administrators receive tips on interactive lessons and activities that support student safety, with details centering around issues of respect and fostering such behaviors. A key pick for education libraries.
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This Practical resource gives primary teachers a collection of stimulating, tested learning center activities to teach and reinforce alphabet letters and their sounds. Helps children identify and spell words with ease! ... Read more

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AWESOME
I bought this book about five years ago when I started working with students in Kindergarten who were struggling with learning their letters and letter sounds.I only used one of the activities in the book (never had time to check out all the rest, but the one activity is worth the price of the book).They have a flashcard for each letter of the alphabet.One each card is the letter, a picture and a kinestetic clue.You basically makes these cards into a flip book on a keyring and go through everyday or several times a day.For example, when they see the A card with an apple on it and a sneezing person, they say A and touch the A, then they say Apple, and then they say the sound and make the motion for aahhchoo, as if they are sneezing, but they only say aahh.

So, I had students do each card quickly, three times each, so it sounded like this

A, Apple, Aahh

A, Apple, Aahh

A, Apple, Aahh

B, Balloon, B sound
B, Balloon, B sound

Anyways, kids loved it and they learned all the sounds really well.I now work with 6th grade struggling readers and use the vowel cards since these are the sounds they struggle with.

great book!
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this book for my kindergarten classroom. I have used it so much and love the activities.I feel like i cover letter ID and sounds well w/ this book.

Revise the picture card.....
It has lots of good ideas for teaching the alphabets creatively. My only issue with it is the pictures chart. It's black and white, hand drawn and somewhat "noisy" - E.g. with the picture of the letter "Q q" - the little figure on top of the little q, I presume, must be a "queen" but to me looks like a bug; it took a minute to decipher the picture. haha..try telling your kid it's a queen. Just a little too much details for a learning disabled child. Perhaps just photos of a person making the letter sounds might communicate better.

Great for teaching letter sounds.
I have used this book for the past 2 years with my preschool classes.The kids are learning the letters and sounds so easily and quickly.This book provides you with the necessary tools to teach to several different learning styles(visual, auditory and kinesthetic) at once.I also love how the kinesthetic cueing system focuses on the shape and movement of the mouth while forming the sound.
I would reccomend this book! ... Read more

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This book is suitable for ages 4 to 8 years. Grab your homemade cereal-box suitcase, and plant a stamp on your newly made passport, for we're about to leave on a whirlwind tour of the seven continents. And what fun it is sure to be. Kids will be kids - rejoicing in their newfound friendship and familiarity with peoples around the world, delighted by both the similarities and differences in their cultures and customs. Make a Masai necklace, craft a Greek vase, create your own Guatemalan-styled 'worry' doll, and break some Maori bread from New Zealand! Broaden kids' view of their world and see the sights. Make you own standing Eiffel Tower, construct a salt-box windmill from Holland, build a wonderful Egyptian pyramid, and craft a clever London-styled 'Big Ben' clock.Make the Nile overflow, construct an erupting volcano, grow a pineapple plant, and create an Australian koala bear and a tissue-paper penguin (that really stands up!) from Antarctica. Explore the seven continents of the world and their distinctive lands, waterways, animals, plants, and natural treasures on a getting-to-know-you tour - with kids in the cockpit. Whew!Who's the tour guide that can keep up with these 3 to 7 year olds? None other than award winning Williamson author Judy Press, who has an inimitable talent for keeping kids learning and laughing - and loving it. ... Read more

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Excellent addition to your curriculum!
This is a really wonderful book. It helps you plan a virtual field trip with your kids to the seven continents. In the beginning, they make their own "passport" and even a suitcase (from cereal box) to start their trip. The first stop is North America, where they will learn and craft about Native people from Canada and USA (making a Totem Pole), Mexico (making Papel picado), USA (making a statue of Liberty, a replica of Spirit of St. Louis plane), and other projects. Then, the next step is The Pacific Islands and Australia where kids will learn and craft about animals and art in the region. In Asia, kids will make a Japanese doll, a Chinese paper fan and an Indian elephant just to mention some things. In Africa, projects include a desert sand dune, a striped zebra and the Great Pyramid among others. In Europe, they will learn and craft about Eiffel Tower, Russian matryoshkas, castles, windmills, etc. In Central and South America, kids will learn and craft about music instruments, animals and folk crafts. In Antarctica, kids will learn about icebergs, penguins, whales.

This book is not only fun for kids, but it offers many opportunities to learn. For every project, it includes a map and location of the topic studied, and it contains other useful information to share, such as scientific facts about what the kids are crafting (like in the case of animals), some easy science experiments related, suggestions of books to read around that topic, and curious facts that will amaze everyone.

This book works great for Social Studies in the lower elementary grades, but it can also be used to teach science or to take ideas for reading response projects. ... Read more

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School Stops for Summer. . . Learning Never Should!

Prevent summer learning loss with our award-winning, best-selling summer learning series! Summer Bridge ActivitiesTM: Bridging Grades Prekindergarten to Kindergarten reinforces essential skills across the curriculum and helps prepare children for kindergarten. With 12 weeks worth of activities, Summer Bridge ActivitiesTM is the perfect way to keep skills sharp all summer long!

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We love Dr. Mac!
As a first grade teacher I can't imagine not using Dr. Mac's music in my classroom.The tunes and the lyrics arenot only enjoyable, but very useful forteaching important values. If given a choice for music selection, the children always request Dr. Mac.

Great for carpool!
We listen to these wonderful catchy tunes mostly while traveling in the car.Kids in our carpool always jump in the car and ask for "Dr. Mac music" right away.There are so many great songs that they each have a different favorite. Besides being so positive and entertaining, the songs have lessons and they're catchy, fun, and the kids love singing along.A great little tool for parents!

Dr. Mac Rocks!
I have all three Dr. Mac CDs and this one really rocks!My kids (6, 5 and 2) love the music, and often my wife and I find ourselves singing (and dancing) along as well.We love the messages and often talk with our kids about them as situations arise in our lives.They are a great educational tool for emotional intelligence.Sometimes we sing a portion of them to our kids in "teaching moments."Anyone looking to raise well-rounded, intelligent children should have this CD in their collection.It gives kids (and adults) fun communication tools they need to be successful in school and life.

A Musical Treat
withall the confusing messages beamed at kids these days, it is refreshing to hear songs about the issues that are important to them- like listening to friends, sharing feelings, being honest, having fun."Grown-ups" will enjoy them too! ... Read more

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Intended for both pre-service and practicing teachers, Teaching Children Science provides elementary science methods, content, and activities using Abruscato's “discovery approach” and presents contemporary ideas in a motivating, engaging writing style that captivates future classroom teachers and enhances his/her instruction in the science classroom.This text is divided into three parts: Earth/Space, Life, and Physical Sciences. Each of these three areas begins with a lesson and unit planning chapter followed by “A” Chapters presenting science content and “B” Chapters containing children's activities and demonstrations cross-referenced to the NSE K-8 Science Standards.

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This useful guide contains an overview of theory, many practical activities, observation forms, curriculum planning ideas and sample webs for teachers, and letters to parents for planning social studies curriculum for preschoolers and primary-grade students. 

It has been updated to include:

• A new chapter on Different Kinds of Families
• Integrated social studies standards
• An emphasis on inquiry skills

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acative experiences for acative cildren
This book came on the 17th two days later than I expected.the price was right and I haven't needed it yet so am happy.I did take almost 3 weeks to get it.

my review
I got the book in great shape and in a very timely manner. Thanks again. I would definitely order from you again!!!!

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This seller was ok, it took awhile using standard shipping but overall the book was in great shape. ... Read more

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Even during the carefree months of summer, kids can be preparing for First Grade with Daily Summer Activities, Moving from Kindergarten to First Grade. It's packed with daily lessons that will build young learners' confidence for that first step into primary school. As someone who has already tried the series said:

"I wanted to make sure my daughter Kelsey was ready for the next gradein school. Daily Summer Activities did the trick. I'm getting Kelseyanother one next summer." - Parent of First Grader, San Diego, CA

Specific content in this volume includes:- beginning and ending sounds
- read short vowel word lists
- short stories followed by questions to show comprehension
- two spelling words to learn each week
- mathematics-counting by ones, tens, fives, reading numbers, additionand subtraction facts to nine, shapes, pennies and nickels,patterns
- practice manuscript handwriting
- readiness for geography skills
- draw and write about it

Counting to 10 was never so fun as counting 10 segments of acaterpillar, unless it's counting the different kinds of cookies in ajar. Future first graders will do both with this book.

The practice cards for Daily Summer Activities, Moving fromKindergarten to First Grade are for upper and lower case letters withmatching pictures, and numbers to 30.

The plentiful color and black & white illustrations in this book arecute and clever, with just enough detail to keep this age groupintrigued. Even the answer keys are colorful.

All 144 pages, plus eight flash card pages (printed on durable cardstock), are perforated for easy removal. $14.95 each. ... Read more

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Great For Beginning Studaent
I bought this for my daughter who will be entering the first grade this fall. When it arrived, I skimmed through it and was surprised to see that she's already adept at a lot of the tasks in the book. We are from California though where Kindergarten goes 6 hours and they are working on double digit subtraction though. We just relocated to Oregon where they have 2 hour days and are just starting basic addition. It will depend on your childs skill level.

I recommend this book for kids 4-6 who may not yet have been exposed to much schooling.

summer activites
good starting point for work over the summer, I don't like all the coloring- takes too much time and teaches nothing. I would recommend more than just this daily to really make a difference in your child's learning.

A little young
I bought this item for my daughter who is going into first grade.I found it a bit young for her as she is already a reader and ready for some challenging activities.I will be ordering the next step.

Good review for new school year
This is a good tool to keep your child refreshed and ready for the next school year.My son likes the fact that he could quickly get through the 2 pages a day.He enjoys being able to color the stars when he completes a page.

This will keep your child occupied...
....but its only stuff they already learned in Kindergarten. So do not expect your child to learn a whole bunch of new stuff.

I still liked this Book for it gave my child the opportunity to show me what skills she had and what we still needed to work on < counting in 5's for example>. I liked how every week had a different color and that the weekdays are showed on the bottom of the page. I also liked the "diary "for every week. It is basically a page where you can check off the pages your child has completed how much he or she was reading everyday and writing down events that happened on every day.

The paper quality of this Activity book is very good; often activity books have thin pages that easily rip when the child tries to erase a mistake.

In all a good book to keep your childs brain on a constant level so he or she won't forget what they have learned thus far!!! ... Read more

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Creative Activities for Young Children 9th edition is a terrific book filled with fun, creative, and easy-to implement activities for young children.Readers will enjoy exercising their own creativity, as well as helping young children do the same. Hundreds of activities, and up to date research make this book an invaluable resource for those planning to work creatively with children across the curriculum, and can be used in future teaching careers. ... Read more

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Color photos, sidebar charts, clear explanations and more make for a fine and comprehensive guide
The 9th updated edition of CREATIVE ACTIVITIES FOR YOUNG CHILDREN offers a comprehensive coverage of two-dimensional activities, development levels, creative language experiences, and a host of learning tools for young kids, making this a top pick for any library strong in early education. Color photos, sidebar charts, clear explanations and more make for a fine and comprehensive guide.

An awesome purchase
My purchase of this book was awesome.It saved me a lot of money.The book is in better condition than the one I looked at in my school library.
Thanks ... Read more

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Sixteen full-color peel-and-apply stickers feature vivid images that celebrate African heritage, Kwanzaa, Christmas, other festive occasions.
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African-American Holiday and celebration stickers
This book was great!My son liked seeing images of people who looked like him.We made a poster/collage with the stickers in the book and hung it as a decoration on his wall.I think it's good for young children to readbooks with all colors of people especially their own.I give this book 4stars! ... Read more

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Dress this little charmerfrom West Africa in four authentic costumes, among them multicolored dresses, skirts and tops from Ghana, Zambia and Kenya. Accessories included.
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Aseye from Africa, Fun with Culture
This is a great little sticker book which can be used in primary grades to promote knowledge about different cultures. It has information about theinfluences on West Afican Culture illustrated through dress of variousregions. I let my daughter make up short s stories using the stickercostumes.

We are hoping to find more interesting sticker paper doll booksto explore other cultures. ... Read more