Language Arts

Before actual writing occurs, writers prepare. With these words, award-winning children's author David Harrison affirms the importance of teaching students the necessary steps of prewriting—from choosing a viable topic to conducting in-depth research to taking effective notes and organizing them. In this book David offers insights into his prewriting process, while educator Mary Jo Fresch translates his methods into engaging lessons that develop students' research skills to enhance their writing.

Count on ladybugs, panda bears, puppies and more to add a dash of fun to number skills. 10 each of 10 figures, plus 2 sets of numbers and symbols. 132 pieces.

Come and explore with bears, birds and their friends with this exciting felt set! Includes dozens of stories, songs, and rhymes. Felt pieces 2" to 5". 60 colorful pieces.

Includes 3 men and 3 women representing 4 ethnic groups, 22 careers, plus a uniform and lesson guide. Figures stand 10" tall. 44 pieces.

Children will love these adorable characters to accompany them as they sing their way through favorite rhymes. Each set includes a lesson guide with bilingual rhymes and activities. 7-11 pieces.

These all-time favorite stories are sure to delight young readers! Each set includes lesson guide activities. Appealing felt animals in bold colors are seen and named in a rhyming question-and-response text.

Appealing felt animals in bold colors are seen and named to help children identify animals and the noises they make. Includes 11 colorful felt pieces (8").

These all-time favorite stories are sure to delight young readers! Each set includes lesson guide activities. Follows the caterpillar as it grows from egg to cocoon to beautiful butterfly. Also teaches days of the week, counting, good nutrition and more.

Solid blue mounted background boards are hand-crafted onto lightweight, reinforced backing.

Solid blue mounted background boards are hand-crafted onto lightweight, reinforced backing.

Solid blue mounted background boards are hand-crafted onto lightweight, reinforced backing.

Children will love these adorable characters to accompany them as they sing their way through favorite rhymes. Each set includes a lesson guide with bilingual rhymes and activities. 7-11 pieces.