Applying Brain Research and Technology to Engage Today's Students ebook

Culturally and Linguistically Responsive Teaching and Learning (Second Edition) Audiobook

Narrated by Dr. Sharroky Hollie, this abridged audiobook provides novice and experienced educators with a pedagogical framework for implementing culturally and linguistically responsive strategies in today's diverse classrooms.

Clothesline Math: The Master Number Sense Maker

Implement Clothesline Math and teach number sense in K-12 classrooms! This essential resource includes the materials that teachers need to conduct Clothesline Math lessons, and techniques for effectively facilitating the ensuing mathematical discourse.

Integrated English Language Development

This powerful resource defines and supports the implementation of Integrated English Language Development (I-ELD) and provides research-based instructional strategies to immerse students in content while promoting oral and written language development.

Creating Social and Emotional Learning Environments

This resource defines social and emotional learning and digs into the real work of incorporating SEL in K-12 schools. It makes the connection between research and practical application through real-life examples and testimonials of SEL in the classroom.

The Write Thing: Kwame Alexander Engages Students in Writing Workshop

Newbery Medal-winning author Kwame Alexander shows how to shake up the traditional writing workshop to make writing fun again. Using his techniques and strategies, you'll invigorate the writing workshop and motivate even the most reluctant writers.

Making and Writing Words: Grades K-1 ebook

Making and Writing Words: Grades 2-3 ebook

Guided Math: A Framework for Mathematics Instruction Second Edition

This 2nd edition takes an innovative approach to mathematics, using the same teaching philosophies as guided reading. This instructional framework provides an environment for math that fosters mathematical thinking and meets the needs of all students.

Assessing Comprehension Thinking Strategies ebook

This book offers a unique way of assessing how students use thinking strategies to comprehend text and features four reading passages for each grade level (1-8) that offer high-interest fiction and nonfiction text.

Using Primary Sources in the Classroom, 2nd Edition

Turn your classrooms into primary source learning environments! With more than 100 digital primary sources, fun activities, and model lesson plans, this resource contains everything needed to successfully teach with primary sources.

Building Vocabulary with Greek and Latin Roots: A Professional Guide to Word Knowledge and Vocabulary Development

This teacher-friendly, 2nd edition resource provides the latest research on how to teach Greek and Latin roots. It includes strategies for improving comprehension, planning instructional routines, and building a word-rich learning environment.

Document-Based Assessment Activities, 2nd Edition

Today's students need opportunities to evaluate sources and use evidence to support their conclusions. This K-12 resource provides both instructional support for teachers as well as a myriad of differentiated learning opportunities for students.

Esperanza renace: An Instructional Guide for Literature

Help Spanish-speaking students boost their reading comprehension skills! This book provides engaging lesson plans and activities to guide teachers in the instruction of Esperanza renace, the Spanish language version of the novel Esperanza Rising.

La isla de los delfines azules: An Instructional Guide for Literature

Help Spanish-speaking students build their reading comprehension skills! This teacher resource offers exciting lesson plans and activities for La isla de los delfines azules, the Spanish language version of the novel Island of the Blue Dolphins.

Teaching and Supporting English Learners: A Guide to Welcoming and Engaging Newcomers

Learn how to best support English learners and address the needs of newcomers! This professional resource provides step-by-step instructional strategies for teachers of ELs. These practical tips help teachers integrate ELD instruction and reach newcomers.

Weekly Word Roots: 52 Quick Activities for Building Vocabulary

Use the power of Greek and Latin word roots to support building vocabulary. Based on holidays and special days throughout the year, each brief lesson is perfect for teaching students vocabulary they must master for academic success.

180 Days: Hands-On STEAM: Grade 6

Help sixth grade students improve their critical-thinking skills with hands-on lab activities that integrate STEAM concepts using the inquiry process. Easily approach these activities with support and ideas to implement in today's learning environments.

180 Days of Printing: Beginning

Help early childhood students improve their handwriting skills with a variety of fun and engaging activities. Builds student's confidence with learning activities focusing on writing letters and numbers to build dexterity.

180 Days of Printing: Advanced

Develop students' printing skills with fun, daily practice activities! This book provides quick and effective writing activities for Grades 1-2. Includes 180 easy-to-use practice pages that extend learning past beginning handwriting skills.

180 Days of Cursive: Beginning

Build students' cursive skills with fun, daily practice activities! This book provides quick and effective writing activities for Grades 2-3. Includes 180 practice pages, basic forms and techniques, and other tools to develop handwriting skills.

180 Days of Cursive: Advanced

Develop students' cursive skills with fun, daily practice activities! This book offers quick and effective writing activities for Grades 4-6. Includes 180 easy-to-use practice pages that extend learning past beginning handwriting skills.

180 Days of High-Frequency Words for Prekindergarten

Help prekindergarten students recognize sight words instantly with engaging and effective daily practice activities. Focusing on 50 need-to-know words, students quickly start to recognize sight words and read independently with this full-color workbook.

180 Days of Social Studies for Prekindergarten

Help prekindergarten students build social studies content knowledge with colorful and effective daily practice activities. Focusing on a variety of interesting topics, students will cover history, civics, geography, and economics.

180 Days of Science for Prekindergarten

Help prekindergarten students improve their science knowledge with colorful and effective daily practice activities. Using daily activities, students will explore the three strands of science: life, physical, and earth and space.

Being Your Child's Most Important Teacher: A Guide for Families with Young Children

Prepare young learners for school with engaging learning experiences! This book provides families with ideas and activities that support children's mental, emotional, and social growth as they get ready to enter school.

Usted es el maestro más importante para su hijo: una guía para familias con niños pequeños

Prepare young learners for school with engaging learning experiences! This book provides Spanish-speaking families with ideas for learning opportunities that can happen every day.

180 Days: Hands-On STEAM: Grade K

Help kindergarten students improve their critical-thinking skills with hands-on lab activities that integrate STEAM concepts using the inquiry process. Easily approach these activities with support and ideas to implement in today's learning environments.

180 Days: Hands-On STEAM: Grade 1

Help first grade students improve their critical-thinking skills with hands-on lab activities that integrate STEAM concepts using the inquiry process. Easily approach these activities with support and ideas to implement in today's learning environments.

180 Days: Hands-On STEAM: Grade 2

Help second grade students improve their critical-thinking skills with hands-on lab activities that integrate STEAM concepts using the inquiry process. Easily approach these activities with support and ideas to implement in today's learning environments.

180 Days: Hands-On STEAM: Grade 3

Help third grade students improve their critical-thinking skills with hands-on lab activities that integrate STEAM concepts using the inquiry process. Easily approach these activities with support and ideas to implement in today's learning environments.

180 Days: Hands-On STEAM: Grade 4

Help fourth grade students improve their critical-thinking skills with hands-on lab activities that integrate STEAM concepts using the inquiry process. Easily approach these activities with support and ideas to implement in today's learning environments.

180 Days: Hands-On STEAM: Grade 5

Help fifth grade students improve their critical-thinking skills with hands-on lab activities that integrate STEAM concepts using the inquiry process. Easily approach these activities with support and ideas to implement in today's learning environments.