![]() More Than Counting, Standards EditionOrganized by learning standard, this book provides 124 math lessons that make learning count. Ages 3–6, $34.95. Redleaf Press, (800) 423-8309, www.redleafpress.org.
Socially Strong, Emotionally Secure: 50 Activities to Promote Resilience in Young ChildrenThe strategies and activities in this book help prepare children to handle life's challenges. Ages 3–8, $16.95. Gryphon House, Inc.; (800) 638-0928; www.gryphonhouse.com. Activities for art, math, science, and more! Social Studies and Me! Using Children's Books to Learn About Our WorldUse storybooks to engage young children in social studies and literacy learning. Each storybook exploration includes ways to link the book to children's experiences. Ages 3–8, $24.95. Gryphon House, Inc.; (800) 638-0928; www.gryphonhouse.com. Get literacy activities for your classroom.
![]() Early Literacy Intervention ActivitiesResearch-based intervention strategies, activities, and games help young children build a foundation of early literacy skills. PreK–grade K, $18.99. Key Education, an imprint of Carson-Dellosa; (800) 321-0943; www.keyeducationpublishing.com. View sample pages! Red Rocket Readers: Alphabet ExplorersThese books provide plenty of alphabet action with individual titles for each letter. PreK–grade 1, $130. Flying Start Books Ltd., (888) 269-2452, www.redrocketreaders.com. Print a sample worksheet.
![]() Reading in Style: Differentiated Reading Activities for Fiction, Nonfiction, and PoetryThese classroom-ready activities—aligned with common core state standards—can be used with any text. Grades K–5, $13.95. Silver Strong & Associates, (800) 962-4432, www.thoughtfulclassroom.com. Download "Reading for Meaning: How to Build Students' Comprehension, Reasoning, and Problem-Solving Skills"! ABC Integrity Time: Know It!With this curriculum, A is for attitude, B is for behavior, and C is for cooperation. The 26 lessons help you teach foundational values of integrity. Ages 4–8, $285. Integrity Time, LLC; integritytime.com. Listen to the Integrity Tunes at www.integritytime.com/tunes.htm. ![]()
Early Intervention 360 ReadingThis multisensory approach to reading pairs students in collaborative, hands-on learning activities and games. Grades K–1, $369. Northpoint Horizons, (866) 466-7047, www.northpointhorizons.com. Product samplers! Classic TalesBuild oral language and vocabulary with classic stories kids love. Grades K–2, prices start at $34 for six of one title. Benchmark Education Company, (877) 236-2465, www.benchmarkeducation.com. Read about best practices in comprehension strategies. ![]()
The Organized Teacher's Guide to Building CharacterFrom respect and responsibility to kindness to courage, this book focuses on building one positive character trait each month. Grades K–6, $24.95. The McGraw-Hill Companies, (800) 722-4726, www.mhprofessional.com.
Discovery Education Science TechbookGo beyond the textbook! This tool uses high-quality digital content and dynamic, interactive resources to provide core science information. Grades K–8, prices start at $38 per student. Discovery Education, (800) 323-9084, www.discoveryeducation.com. Science lesson plans!
Toymato Green Living CurriculumWhat happens to garbage? What are limited and unlimited energy sources? This program uses animated films to help students learn to make sustainable choices. Ages 6–10, $149. Toymato Entertainment, www.toymato.com. Download a sample lesson plan. Writing Superstars: How to Score More Than Ever BeforePrepare for better scores on standardized writing tests with the 70 lessons in this book. Grades 2–6, $24.95. Buttery Moon Multimedia, Inc.; www.melissaforney.com. Subscribe to the e-newsletter at www.forneyeducational.com/free_handouts. ![]()
Weird, Wild, and WonderfulHigh-interest content about creatures that are ordinary and odd keeps struggling students focused on reading and learning. Grades 2–5; $45 for six of one title, $87 for one each of 12 titles. Newbridge Educational Publishing, (800) 867-0307, www.newbridgeonline.com. Get a teacher guide sampler. Laugh-Out-Loud Chapter BooksShow your below-level readers just how much fun reading can be! Grades 2–6; $42 for six of one title, $336 for six each of eight titles and eight teacher guides. Sundance Publishing, (800) 343-8204, www.sundancepub.com. See student book pages! ![]()
Paired Fiction and NonfictionPair a fiction book with a nonfiction book on a related topic and increase the learning! Grades 2–8, prices start at $12.50 for a pair of books and a reproducible activity booklet. Learning Links Inc., (800) 724-2616, www.learninglinks.com. Target Vocabulary Pictures: Set 1, LargeThese visuals make math vocabulary easy to understand. Students will get the definition just by looking at the word! Grades 2 and up, $34.99 for a set. Lone Star Learning, www.lonestarlearning.com. Download a multiplication chart. ![]()
Specific Skill Builders Story CardsCustomize reading lessons with the specific skill practice each student needs. These leveled story cards focus on essential comprehension skills. Grades 3–4 (reading level), grades 4 and up (interest level); $19.99 each. Remedia Publications, (800) 826-4740, www.rempub.com. Download worksheet sets from www.edworksheets.com/free. Practical Practice Math FoldersWhether students plan a Caribbean cruise or a dinner at the Golden Gate Grill, these real-life word problems will give their math skills a workout. Grades 3–5 (skill level), grades 4–12 (interest level); $69.99. Remedia Publications, (800) 826-4740, www.rempub.com. Download bonus activities for this product at www.edworksheets.com/free. ![]() ![]() Building Fluency Through Reader's Theater: William ShakespeareFast-forward to fluency with these engaging scripts written at multiple reading levels. Grades 3–5 (reading level), grades 5–12 (interest level); $349.99 for six each of eight titles, teacher's guide, and performance CDs. Teacher Created Materials Publishing, (800) 858-7339, www.tcmpub.com. Download sample pages! Science PowerTeach your upper-elementary-age students core science concepts with this multimedia website. It promotes learning through interactive animations, videos, illustrations, and photos and pairs each lesson with an experiment, an extension activity, critical-thinking questions, quizzes, and more! Grades 3–6, prices start at $350 per school. World Book, Inc.; www.worldbookonline.com/training/science_power/html/sp_1.html. ![]()
Catch the Wind, Harness the SunGet kids charged up about renewable energy! Projects range from the quick and simple to the thrillingly large-scale. Ages 8–13, $16.95. Storey Publishing, LLC; (800) 827-8673; www.storey.com. Download The Nature Connection worksheets at www.storey.com/thenatureconnection.php. Word Study & Vocabulary Skill BagsTeach word analysis strategies easily and effectively! Each kit provides a year of explicit, data-driven instruction. Grades 3–8 and up, prices start at $799 for a kit. Benchmark Education Company, (877) 236-2465, www.benchmarkeducation.com. Read about best practices in vocabulary instruction. ![]() ![]() Electrical ConnectionsPower up math and science learning with activities that explore static electricity, circuits, and electromagnetism. Grades 4–6, $24.95. AIMS Education Foundation, (888) 733-2467, www.aimsedu.org. Get your e-newsletter! Blank "Farce" Book Posters, Set of 30Your students will have a blast creating "Farce" book profiles for historic figures, authors, and scientists! Grades 6–12, $19.99. Teacher's Discovery, (800) 543-4180, www.teachersdiscovery.com. Social studies video quizzes! ![]() Please click on the links below to view the winners in each category. Web Sites and Software | Educational Games, Toys, and Manipulatives | Electronics, DVDs, and Videos |Children's Magazines | School Supplies | Supplemental Materials | Learning Home |