Building Foundations in Math Shapes by Scholastic SC-0439458722-945872

describing attributes of shapes, including those with lines of symmetry patterning with shapes taking apart shapes and putting them back together relating ideas in geometry to ideas in number and measurement recognizing geometric shapes and structures in the environment As children build with blocks again and again, they develop understandings of relationships among shapes. Two … Read more

Candidates, Campaigns & Elections by Scholastic SC-0545035147-503514

The pages that follow contain activities, games, information, handouts, and literature tie-ins for students of different ability levels and different learning styles. Students will learn the chronology of an election, the tricks to writing a good campaign speech, and some ways to analyze a speech for propaganda. They’ll follow a candidate throughout an election, report … Read more

October Monthly Idea Book by Teacher’s Friend TF-1000 – SC-0439503787

October 4THThe U.S.S.R. launched the first man-made satellite, SPUTNIK, on this day in 1957. (Gather a collection of space exploration books from the school library for your students to read.) October 5THCHESTER A. ARTHUR, the 21st United States President, was born on this day in 1830. (Have students find out how many presidents we have … Read more

Sight Word Readers Teaching Guide by Scholastic SC-951182

The stories in these books are predictable and use a patterned/repetitive text supported by clear illustrations. By reading the books again and again—with you, in small groups, with the class, or independently—children will become familiar with these sight words and begin to “internalize” them. Using Explicit InstructionFor some children, explicit instruction is necessary to master … Read more

40 Elaboration Activities That Take Writing from Bland to Brilliant! for Grades 2-4 by Scholastic SC-0439554330-955433

Elaboration is a technique writers use to make their words leap off the page, evoke vivid images, and convey distinct messages to readers. Thoughtful use of elaboration can turn the dullest, driest passage into something winning, clever, dramatic, soaring, mournful, convincing, or just plain easier to follow. For young writers, elaboration involves using the following: … Read more

September Monthly Idea Book by Teacher’s Friend TF-0900 – SC-0439503779

September 4THHAPPY BIRTHDAY! LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA! On this day in 1781, forty- four Mexican people colonized what was then a tiny settlement. (Ask students to find the meaning of the Spanish words “Los Angeles.”) September 5THThe FIRST CONTINENTAL CONGRESS met on this day in 1774. (Students may wish to find on the classroom map the … Read more

Summer Idea Book by Teacher’s Friend TF-1604 – SC-0439499631

SUMMER COLLECTIONSEncourage students to collect simple souvenirs from the various places they visit during the summer. Examples might be postcards, maps, placemats, brochures, etc. At the close of summer, children can make a collage of their collection and share it with the class as they give an oral report of their travels. SUMMER MATHKeep students … Read more

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