Teacher Resources

PreK - Grade 1. Recycle, reuse, and create with this innovative activity book! Use bags to make masks, kites, buildings, art projects, and more. Meet state standards while helping children learn about the environment. 100 pages.

3 years & up. Reward children for behaving well and watch the good habits multiply! Open the fabric-hinged boards to reveal a dry-erase behavior chart on one board and a second board which keeps all the magnets close at hand. Chart has spaces for each day of the week and includes magnets with behaviors (Clean Room, Set Table, No Teasing), rewards (Well Done!, Excellent!, You're a Winner!), and two blank magnets for creating your own personal goals. A sturdy cord is attached for hanging. 89 pieces.… More »

This schKIDules™ Magnet Set includes 20 magnets featuring children's daily tasks. Magnets included are: Breakfast, Centers, Circle Time, Free Play, Jacket, Library, Lunch, Music, Nap, Outside Play, Pick Up Toys, Playground, Potty, Restroom, School, Snack, Therapy, Wash Hands, and 2 blank magnets. Use with schKIDules™ Magnet Board (item 28893).

4 - 8 years. Make learning foundational literacy skills fun with the Elementary Language Arts and Reading Kit! Using the included Activity Guide, early readers will be able to investigate phonics, build words, and practice letter formation. This kit is perfect for independent play and can also be used in small groups to encourage collaborative learning. Includes 271 pieces and activity guide.

3 years & up. Come up with your own fun buzzer sounds! Record silly messages, words, sounds, or music-the possibilities are endless! Record up to 7 seconds per buzzer. Just tap, record, tap, and listen! Includes recordable buzzers in 4 different colors and Activity Guide. Each buzzer measures 3.5'' in diameter and requires 2 AAA batteries, not included.

Get the most of the revised edition with this companion CD-ROM containing more than 40 pages of Core Learning Activity handouts plus sample posters for promoting a family-friendly program environment and sample cover letters and response forms.

An activity can pass the time. an experience can change a life! This book turns activities into experiences and celebrates each child's development while taking into account the relationships between the caregiver and the child. Paperback. 176 pages. 192 pages.

This book emphasizes creating positive relationships with parents and families as the foundation for strong, ongoing partnerships between parents and families and after-school programs. This edition includes revised and expanded learning activities and answer guides to reflect current issues and concerns; revised and expanded handouts; enhanced and expanded tools for assessing parent needs and concerns; new and expanded tip sheets for building connections with parents and families; and a selected… More »

The resource you need to encourage a child's development in a variety of domains through block play. This book is full of photos that illustrate block play in real classrooms and stories from teachers who have successfully used block play to encourage children's development in a variety of domains. Age focus is 2 - 8 years. Paperback. 200 pages.

Early childhood is a critical time in human development. Understanding and supporting children's wellness early on can make the greatest impact on physical, social and emotional, and cognitive health throughout childhood and adulthood. This book provides a comprehensive collection of checklists and research-based information to help you evaluate and improve wellness in your program, making it a safe, happy place for each person -- child and adult -- who passes through the doors. The checklists cover… More »

Grounded in best practices and current research, this hands-on resource connects the dots that link brain activity, motor and sensory development, movement, and early learning. The expert authors unveil the Kinetic Scale: a visual map of the active learning needs of infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and primary graders that fits each child's individual timetable. Teachers, parents, and caregivers will find a wealth of information, actionable tips, and games they can use to support children's healthy… More »

3 years & up. Kids will love to write with these bright colored Dr. Seuss pencils! The fun pencil designs were inspired by some of Dr. Seuss' classic children's stories. Makes a great school supply addition for the classroom! The pencil designs were inspired by 4 Dr. Seuss books: "The Cat in the Hat," "One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish," "Horton Hears a Who!" and "Green Eggs and Ham." The 72 assorted design pencils are No. 2 HD lead and perfect for… More »