ELEMENTARY / Differentiated Instruction

Grades K - 2. This newly updated resource will teach how to differentiate lessons through content, process, and product in order to effectively accomodate all learning levels and styles of learning. Instructional strategies include: Choices, Inquiry-Based Learning, Multiple Intelligences, Questioning, Sellf-Paced Strategies, and Tiered Assignments. All strategies are anchored in extensive research on the importance of differentiation and addressing a variety of learning styles. Includes sample lessons… More »

Familiarize children with the alphabet, beginning sounds, and the ASL manual alphabet. Each card features a letter of the alphabet and real photo on one side and a photograph of the ASL sign on the other. 26 cards included. 6" x 8"

3 years & up. Step on and watch it move! Create a colorful floor space with these bright, futuristic Liquid Tile Mats. Children and adults alike will all gaze in wonder as they step on each mat and watch the liquid move with the pressure of their feet as they walk. It will feel just like you are surfing on colorful waves without ever having to leave the ground! Made from super durable, leakage-proof material and filled with non-toxic, cosmetic liquid. Features an anti-slip back side and easily… More »

3 years & up. Children will have fun creating with Wikki Stix®! They are great for hands-on fun and traditional play, and perfect for educational activities and class projects. Package contains 48 eight-inch Wikki Stix® (a combination of wax and yarn) in a variety of colors. Illustrations, play and craft ideas are on the package. Wikki Stix® conform to ASTM D-4236, and all CPSIA safety regulations. Available in Primary and Neon colors.

This full-color illustrated poster addresses parents' and teachers' concerns about children's reading readiness and progress. Includes milestones and warning signs indicating that children might be at risk for reading challenges from birth through age six. By tracking children with this simple map, parents can be sure their children are keeping up with their peers, and intercede if they begin to notice warning signs. Available in English and Spanish. Set of 20 maps.

Move while you work quietly and make learning and working fun! These safe, 100% latex free bands were developed by an educator and are made in the USA! Bouncy bands increase time on task; help high-energy workers fidget without distracting others; reduce students falling from leaning back in chairs; and discreetly soothes student anxiety, frustration, and hyperactivity. Available for desks and chairs, please choose.

3 years & up. Children can create dough objects to put on the dough mats! Each mat has a letter and corresponding object for children to make and place on the mat. These mats are a wonderful and engaging way to incorporate literacy and fine motor skills. Measures 8 1/2" x 11". Set of 26.

3 years & up. Children can create dough eggs to put in the birds nest! Each dough mat has a numeral and corresponding counting dots so children know how many dough eggs to make and place in the nest. These mats are a wonderful and engaging way to incorporate math and fine motor skills. Measures 8 1/2" x 11". Set of 9.

Teaches 52 beginning sounds (A-Z plus 26 blends). Full color photos make recognition easy and large 3" tall cards are pre-cut for immediate use. Cards fit most standard wall charts. Activity guide included.

Explore light and reflection safely with this set of 12 shatterproof mirrors. Each mirror is 3" x 4".

PreK & up. How many children are wearing blue shoes today? Red ones? Graph it on this 4" x 12" grid/Venn Diagram double-sided vinyl mat. Mat measures 72"W x 24"H.

These highlight reading strips help children focus on one sentence at a time. Includes 30 strips in three colors; magenta, neon yellow and electric blue. Great for children with learning disabilities. 9"L x 3 1/2"W x 1"H.

2 years & up. Soft and pliable, never sticky, this non-toxic dough is easy to mold, stamp and roll. Comes in a set of 6 - 1 lb. tubs in classic colors: red, purple, green, blue, orange, and yellow. Stores in a tub with a tight plastic lid. Keep dough covered when not in use.

Grade K - 1. Level Two Manipulatives kit is an essential component of the Nemours® BrightStart! Complete Program for Early Literacy Success Level Two. Each manipulative in this kit ties directly to one or more lessons, helping children learn with fun, motivating, anddevelopmentally appropriate activities.

Chewy Tubes offer a safe, non-toxic surface for developing biting and chewing skills. They are latex-free and lead-free and do not contain PVC or phthalates. Therapists may select Chewy Tubes for use in treatment of individuals who are developing initial oral motor skills or rehabilitating the jaw after surgery. Youngsters seeking additional proprioceptive input into the jaw may also like biting on Chewy Tubes. Children with autism require professional supervision when using Chewy Tubes. They are… More »

Perfect for tactile-involved learning. Formulated of yarn and wax, Wikki Stix® will adhere to almost any smooth surface. Kit includes 192 colorful 8" Wikki Stix®, a dry erase board and activities specific for inclusion facilitation and more. Made in the USA.

The Nemours® BrightStart! Complete Program for Early Literacy Success puts teachers on the cutting edge of early literacy best practices with an exciting new approach to building reading readiness skills in struggling learners. This program is specifically designed for teaching early literacy skills to small groups of at-risk four- and five-year-old children, but is an effective teaching tool for all children in that age range. Included in this program: Nemours® BrightStart! Lesson Plans… More »

The children's books featured in this set are necessary to complete the Read Aloud selections in the Nemours® BrightStart! Program.

Lesson plans include a variety of components, including Learning Objectives, Read Aloud, Teacher-Directed Practice, Family Connections, Reproducibles, and much more!

3 years & up. Fidget to focus! Calling all kinesthetic learners! If your child or anyone else you know has trouble staying focused enough to learn without doing something with their hands, this is the perfect little gadget for them to fidget with. This gyroscope inspired fidget by The Pencil Grip™ twists, spins, and rotates at the slightest manipulation of your fingers. It will not only help focus your floating attention when you need to, it's also a fun way to pass the time in any situation… More »

PreK & up. The perfect tool for building fine motor skills. The textured tangle is also a useful aid for redirecting behaviors.

PreK & up. The perfect tool for building fine motor skills. The textured tangle is also a useful aid for redirecting behaviors or relieving stress with its rubberized surface.

3 years - adult. The K-Motion Stool offers a unique and functional option for children and adults who need movement to focus. The stool's convex base allows for discreet motion in all directions and provides a physical outlet for anyone who struggles to sit still. The sturdy, padded base also prevents slipping. Offering K-Motion Stools as an alternative seating option can help channel children's physical energy while reducing attention concerns in the classroom. One of the best features of the K-Motion… More »

Each manipulative in this kit ties directly to one or more lessons in the Program, helping children learn with fun, motivating, and developmentally appropriate activities. An essential component to the Nemours® BrightStart! Complete Program for Early Literacy Success, the kit includes magnetic whiteboards, magnifying glasses, magnetic letters, craft sticks, music CDs, puppets, and other items that promote literacy in the early years.