PreKindergarten

CD10576 - Peter Pepper’s Pet Spectacular, grades PreK-1. Kazoo-playing chickens, tap-dancing spiders & other talented pets will keep children’s attention throughout this full-color, hard-bound storybook. The intriguing cover will spark curiosity in teachers, parents & children. This rhyme-filled, humorous story is a must-have addition to any bookshelf, 32 pages. Price $14.95

CD10576

Kindergarten

EMC2730 - Folktales & Fairy Tales , grades K-1.  Reproducible retelling of a tale.  Tales in this book include: The Little Red Hen, The Three Little Pigs, Goldilocks & the 3 Bears, The Gingerbread Man, Little Red Riding Hood, The 3 Billy Goats Gruff & Too Much Noise, 96 pages.  Price $14.99

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EMC2700 - Nursery Rhymes, grades K-1.  Contains everything you need to make 12 familiar rhymes come alive through fun, exciting projects. The twelve nursery rhymes are:  A Little Bird, Little Miss Muffet, My Black Hen, Jack & Jill, Little Bo Peep, I Caught a Fish Alive, Pease Porridge, Rub-a-Dub-Dub,  Sing a Song of Sixpence, To Market, To Market, One, Two, Buckle My Shoe, Diddle, Diddle Dumpling, 96 pages, Price $14.99

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EMC142 - Fairy Tale Sequencing.  This book contains 10 classic fairy tales for children to cut & glue into the correct sequence.  Children cut out the sentences of the story & move them around until they have placed them into the correct order. Then, children glue the sentences onto an illustrated story page.  Price $5.99

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TCR3507 - Sight Word Poetry, grades K-2. Enticing rhymes & predictable patterns ensure successful reading experiences for beginning & struggling readers. Teachers & students alike will find this book to be a wonderful introduction to poetry & reading in general, 48 pages. Price $8.99

TCR3507

TCR3521 - Phonics Poetry, grades K-2.  Over 35 original poems have been written especially for beginning readers. The simplicity of the poems & the repetitiveness of the sounds are designed to help young students develop important reading skills: phonemic awareness, decoding skills & fluency. The book suggests great activities for using the poems in the classroom, including ideas for connecting poetry to all areas of the curriculum, 48 pages. Price $8.99

TCR3521

Grade 1

EMC756 - Read & Understand, Fairytales & Folktales, grades 1-2. Filled with all-too-human creatures whose appeal for young readers makes them ideal focal points for learning & discussion. Native American, African & Indian fables. Features 21 1 & 2 page stories of varied reading difficulty. Designed to meet a range of reading levels from beginning-2nd through beginning-4th grade. Includes comprehension page & vocabulary page, 144 pages. Price $16.99

EMC756

TCR3005 - A Guide for Using Stone Soup in the Classroom, grades 1-3.  This resource is directly related to its literature equivalent & filled with a variety of cross-curricular lessons to do before, during & after reading the book. This reproducible book includes sample plans, author information, vocabulary building ideas & cross-curriculum activities, 48 pages. Price $8.99

TCR3005

EMC2701 - Caldecott Winners, grades 1-3. Extend the literature connection through creative writing & exciting art projects. Introduces students to Randolph Caldecott & the history the Caldecott Medal. The Illustrators studied are: Barbara Cooney, Ezra Jack Keats, Maurice Sendak, David Wiesner, Simms Taback, , Nonny Hogrogian, Peggy Rathman, Stephen Gammell, John Schoenherr, Leo & Diane Dillon, Gerald McDermott, 96 pages, Price $14.99

EMC2701

TCR8977 - Phonics Poetry Using Blends, grades 1-3. Rhyme & repetition are engaging & effective strategies for teaching phonics skills. Cute, simple poems emphasize specific consonant blends. Each poem is followed by reproducible worksheets that support differentiated learning as part of an integrated reading & writing program, 48 pages plus 16 full-color transparencies. Price $17.99

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TCR8976 - Phonics Poetry Using Digraphs, grades 1-3. Rhyme & repetition are engaging & effective strategies for teaching phonics skills. Cute, simple poems emphasize specific consonant digraphs. Each poem is followed by reproducible worksheets that support differentiated learning as part of an integrated reading & writing program, 48 pages plus 16 full-color transparencies. Price $17.99

TCR8976

EPI9723AP - A Pot Full of Tales, Grades 1-4. Uses stories to teach, read, think & write. Questions & activities based upon the 6 levels of Bloom’s Taxonomy of Educational Objectives. The books on which the activities are based are not included. Each tale has a moral that gently runs through it. The Golden Goose, Such Is the Way of the World, Bremen Town, Musicians, Snow White & Rose Red, Funny Little Woman, Stone Soup, Ming Lo Moves the Mountain, 3 Little Pigs, Caps for Sale, The Emperor’s New Clothes, 112 pages. Price $16.95

EPI9723AP

EPI9731AP - Multicultural Legends & Tales, grades 1–4. Stories teach children to read, think & write. Based upon 6 levels of Bloom’s Taxonomy of Educational Objectives. Ten popular multicultural books enhance primary literature program & promote critical & creative thinking. Based on the following books: Lon Po Po, Anansi the Spider, Once a Mouse, Mufaro’s Beautiful Daughters, Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People’s Ears, Arrow to the Sun, The Legend of Bluebonnet, Strega, Nona The Girl Who Loved Wild Horses, & The Talking Eggs, 112 pages. Price $16.95

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Grade 2

EMC757 - Folktales & Fables, Grades 2-3. Talking animals, witches, giants, trolls & other creatures, the appeal for young readers makes an ideal focal points for learning & discussion. Features 23 1-3-page stories, each followed by 3-4 pages of activities that build reading skills.  Stories vary in reading difficulty from 1st through beginning-3rd grade to meet a range of needs. Practice activities for every story include a comprehension page, 144 pages. Price $16.99

EMC757

EP007 - Literature Patterns, grades 2-5. Reproducible patterns get kids involved in learning. Provides patterns for 20 popular children's books, perfect for home-school connections, literacy skills, oral language, fine & gross motor skills.  Includes instructions for making group & individual flannel boards.  Price $8.99

EP007

EP39638 - Travel Guide Through Children’s Literature, 2-6. Annotated bibliography of 80 children's books provides web sites & contact information for places that are the settings of each book. Matching settings in the stories with information about actual locations helps develop a deeper understanding, differences, similarities of people & cultures. Begins with cross- curricular usage suggestions & more than 30 creative, adaptable activities can be used with title or location. Includes a discussion of Internet use, a sample take home forms & notices. Indexes list titles by locale, author & read-aloud age.  Price $16.95

EP39638

Grade 3

Classroom Literature Circles, grades 3-5.  Keep everyone in the loop when you share books in reading groups. Adapt literature circles to student  needs with these tips for setting up groups, acquiring copies of selected books & participating in the literature circle process. The primary book addresses emerging readers, while the book for grades 3-5 works best for students with more reading experience. Watch students enjoy & appreciate literature.  Includes reproducible role sheets, classroom management advice & a FAQ’s section.  Offers suggestions for multilevel instruction helps students begin to think critically, fosters team building, 80 pages.  Price $12.99

EMC758 - Tall Tales, grades 3-4. American frontier mythology comes to life which is populated by bigger-than-life heroes whose incredible exploits hold a timeless appeal for young readers, making them ideal focal points for learning & discussion.  Features 22 two-to-three-page stories that vary in reading difficulty from beginning 3rd through beginning 5th grade to meet a range of needs.  Includes a comprehension & a vocabulary page, 144 pages.  Price $16.99

EMC758

EMC733 - Poetry Patterns & Themes, grades 3-6. Explore the fun side of poetry with your students. With 41 types of poetry covered in 1 book, students will practice from the traditional to the unique. Resources include: writing forms, step-by-step directions, a trait-based writing guide & more. Price $14.99

EMC733

CTP2271 - Literature Circles, grades 3-6. Using Student Interaction to Improve Reading Comprehension, grades 3-6. Provides step-by-step directions for teacher preparation, sample daily schedules & task questions, lessons with coordinating reproducibles, teacher & student assessment ideas with reproducible evaluation forms & synopses of recommended books by grade level, 80 pages. Price $13.99

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HAL019R - Learning to Write Poetry, grades 3-6.  Learning to Write Poetry Grade Level: Blackline Masters.  Children write jokes, riddles, jingles, chants, verse, songs & even poems in this lively introduction to poetry. Encourages children to play with words, create word pictures & experiment with sounds & rhymes.  Price $6.95

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Grade 4

EMC748 - Read & Understand, Stories & Activities, Fiction, grades 4-6. Comprehensive resource of stories & skills to supplement core reading programs.  Contains 22 two-page stories that vary in reading difficulty from low-4th through 6th. Practicing reading skills: comprehension, vocabulary develop- ment, phonetic elements, word attack skills, 144 pages. Price $16.99

EMC748

EMC749 - Read & Understand, Nonfiction, grades 4-6. A comprehensive resource of stories & skills to supplement any core reading program. Contains 22 two-page stories that vary in reading difficulty from low-4th through 6th. Stories are followed by activities for practicing reading skills:  comprehension vocabulary development, phonetic elements, word attack skills, 144 pages. Price $16.99

EMC749

EMC759 - Myths & Legends, grades 4-6.  Contains 19 two & three-page stories that vary in reading difficulty from 4th to 6th grades to meet the wide range of needs found in classrooms. Divided into 3 sections by origin of the stories: Greek & Roman Myths, Norse Myths, Myths & Legends from Around the World. 144 pages. Price $16.99

EMC759

EMC2703 - Literature Pockets, grades 4-6. Extend literature's connection with the art and writing activities in Literature Pockets, Intermediate. Books contain content-specific reading, writing, and art projects. Display projects in easy-to-make paper pockets, creating a comprehensive portfolio. Price $14.99

EMC2703

EMC2704 - Nonfiction, grades 4-6. Incorporate literature & the Dewey Decimal System into meaningful activities. Presents the Dewey decimal system & includes activities for finding books in the library. The remaining 11 pockets present activities for various types of nonfiction as they are organized according to the Dewey Decimal System.  Includes: people, religion, myths, folklore, language, nature, animals, mathematics, science, technology, arts, sports & more, 96 pages.  Price $14.99

EMC2704

EMC2702 - Caldecott Winners, grades 4-6. Extends the literature connection through creative writing & art projects. Introduces students to Randolph Caldecott & history of the Caldecott Medal. The succeeding 11 pockets features a medal-winning illustrator. Students read a biography of the illustrator & complete writing & art projects to enhance their appreciation of the book, 96 pages.  Price $14.99

EMC2702

REM140 - Step-by-Step Activities to Better Writing, grades 4-8.  Activities provide the perfect approach to introducing the special kind of writing used to create poetry. Gain an appreciation for this captivating way of expressing humor, personal feelings, strong emotion or entire stories. Inspiring examples, clever illustrations & plentiful stimulating suggestions help to motivate & encourage the creative development of expressive poetry. Price $8.99

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EPI024-5AP - Create-A-Center Bag: Ancient Rome, grades 4-8. Two tasks to a sheet, 90 tasks, heavy stock. Multi- disciplinary activities are keyed to Bloom’s Taxonomy & include tasks from the 6 major classifications of the cognitive domain: knowledge, comprehension, application, analysis, synthesis & evaluation. Comprises the following strands: History & Politics; Religion, Mythology & Philosophy; Art & Literature & People & Places.  Price $15.95

EPI024-5AP

EPI999-5AP - Create-A-Center Bag: The Renaissance, grades 4-8. Two tasks to a sheet, 90 tasks, heavy stock. Includes tasks from 6 major classifications of the cognitive domain: knowledge, comprehension, application, analysis, synthesis & evaluation. Instructions to create a learning center. Comprises the following strands: Political & Social History, Humanism & Literature, Art & Architecture, Science & Technology & the Northern Renaissance. Price $15.95

EPI999-5AP

Literature Guide, grades 4-10. These excellent teaching aids integrate the reading of outstanding works of children’s literature with important reading-comprehension, speaking, writing & listening skills. Each 40-56 page (Sounder is 32 pages) Guide includes learning experiences that provide opportunities for group dynamics as well as activities to challenge students’ abilities in critical & creative thinking. Each Guide includes: Story Summary: About the Author:  Preparing to Read: Cooperative-Learning Projects: Vocabulary Skills, 4 or 5 literary devices & skills are spotlighted in each guide. They include plot, setting, point of view, irony, tone, figures of speech, foreshadowing, symbolism, flashback, cause versus effect, fact versus opinion, main idea, theme, interpretation, & mood. Price $10.95

LW1020 - Figurative Speaking, grades 5-8. Illustrates the use of 40 basic literary terms. Divided into sections on figurative language, poetic language, & literary techniques, the book covers hyperbole, metaphor, irony, imagery, dialect, plot, alliteration, onomatopoeia, allusion, conflict & lots more.  Includes a definition of the term & 1+ samples from grade-appropriate classic literature. Next 2 pages challenge students to identify & understand the term & use it on their own.  Price $17.99

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LW440 - Literature Circles, grades 6-8.  A step-by-step approach to implementing reading discussion groups in the classroom. Students meet in small groups modeled after adult book clubs to share ideas, ask questions, clarify ambiguities & evaluate self-selected literature. Includes recommended reading lists for poetry, short stories & novels & background information for the teacher, rules, procedures, timelines, evaluation criteria & ready-to-use student worksheets.  Price $15.99

LW440

Great Multicultural Resources. Each book in this series is a guide for using a well known piece of literature in the classroom.  Included are sample plans, author information, vocabulary building ideas, & cross circular activities.  At the intermediate & challenging levels, sectional activities & quizzes, unit teats & ideas for culminating & extending the novel are also included, 48 pages. Price $8.99

Challenging Literature Units

The Magic School Bus - Looking for facts, diagrams, glossaries, ready to use lessons & hands on activities to teach some serious science in an atmosphere of fun?  Use these resource books to supplement your Magic Bus rides! Grades 2-6.  48 pages. Price $8.99

EMC734 - Writing Poetry with Children, Grades 1-6. Explore the world of poetry with your students. Step-by-step directions lead students through writing couplets, cinquains, haikus & limericks. Resources include: writing forms, step-by-step directions, a trait-based writing guide & more.  Price $14.99

EMC734

TCR3067 - Readers' Theater: Multicultural Stories, grades 2-3. Developing reading fluency. The ability to read quickly & accurately while using expression & proper phrasing. Fluent group words together in meaningful ways as they read. As fluency improves, they are able to focus on the meaning of the words they are reading, improving comprehension. A variety of scripts are provided to meet a range of reading levels. Opportunities to read individually, in pairs & as a group. The scripts do not require costumes, props or scenery, 96 pages. Price $12.99

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EMC3323 - Read & Understand Poetry, grades 2–3.  Contains 27 poem selections organized around these engaging themes: beasts, birds, & bugs, seasons & celebrations, stuff & nonsense, step outside, poems in song & a world of sights & sounds, 144 pages. Price $16.99

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EMC3324 - Read & Understand Poetry, grades 3-4.  Contains 26 poem selections organized around these engaging themes: through the eyes of a child, nature’s mysteries, poetic forms, North, South, East, West, fanciful fun & stories in verse, 144 pages.  Price $16.99

EMC3324

TCR2992 - Poetry Writing, grades 3-5.  Meeting Writing Standards Series.  This standards-based series provides lessons & activities to help students master a wide range of writing skills with enthusiasm & effectiveness. The activities target standards in these areas:  the writing process:  conventions in writing: descriptive language & effective word choice:  sensory details, 144 pages. Price $15.99

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TCR9051 - Discovering Genres: Poetry, grades 3-4.  By discovering the uniqueness of each literary genre, students can appreciate & comprehend what they read. A wide range of standards-based lessons help recognize each genre, develop vocabulary, learn reading strategies, practice writing skills, make grammar connections, use graphic organizers, assess what they have learned & complete culminating projects. The goal is to prepare not only for academic success, but also for a lifetime of reading enjoyment, 176 pages.  Price $17.99

TCR9051

EMC3325 - Read & Understand, Poetry, Grades 4-5. The simple, structured lessons of Read and Understand Poetry are designed to help teachers guide students in reading and responding to poetry. The poems include contemporary and classic selections chosen especially for each grade level. Price $16.99

EMC3325

TCR2363 - Using Graphic Novels in the Classroom Grade 4-8.  Today's young readers live in a highly visual world, it's no surprise that graphic novels are growing in popularity. With this book, teachers can lead students in literary analysis of this unique genre, introduce them to good quality graphic novels & encourage them to write & illustrate a graphic short story. Each lesson in the book is based on standards. Price $8.99

TCR2363

EMC3326 - Read & Understand Poetry, grades 5–6. Contains 27 poem selections organized around these engaging themes: Generations & Legacies, Seasons of Life, Outside My Window, War & Peace. Mirth & Magic, 144 pages. Price $16.99

EMC3326

TCR2998 - Poetry Writing, grades 6-8.  Meeting Writing Standards Series.  This standards-based series provides lessons & activities to help students master a wide range of writing skills with enthusiasm & effectiveness. The activities target standards in these areas:  the writing process: conventions in writing:  sensory details: figurative language, 144 pages.  Price $15.99

TCR2998

My Brother Sam is Dead, Literature Unit, My Father's Dragon, My Side of the Mountain, Nate the Great, Nonfiction, Nursery Rhymes, On The Ocean Floor, Science Literature, Our Only May Amelia, Out Of The Dust, Great Depression Literature, Read & Understand, Romeo & Juliet, Challenging Literature Unit, Stewart Little, Intermediate Literature Unit, Stone Soup,  Primary Literature Unit, The Adventures Of Tom Sawyer, Tom Sawyer, The Courage of Sarah Noble, The Egypt Game, The Great Kapok Tree, The Hundred Dresses, The Mitten, The Odyssey, The Red Badge Of Courage, The Sign Of The Beaver, The Very Hungry Caterpillar, The View From Saturday, The Watson’s Go To Birmingham, To Kill a Mockingbird, Understand Poetry, Poetry, Walk Two Moons, A Single Shard, A Year Down Yonder, Across Five Aprils, Alexander & the Terrible Day, At the Waterworks, Because of Winn-Dixie, Brown Bear, What Do You See, Bud, Not Buddy, Caldecott Winners, Caps For Sale, Crash, Crispin, The Cross Of Lead, Crispin, The Cross Of Lead , Fairy Tales, Fiction, Folktales, Freckle Juice, Frog & Toad Are Friends, Hatchet, Inside A Hurricane, Inside the Earth Science, Lost in the Solar System, Miss Nelson Is Missing , fairy tale sequencing