ELEMENTARY / Differentiated Instruction

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.

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

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 »

Practice letter writing with this solid 8" x 8" wooden box. The contrasting dark blue laminate bottom makes letters stand out clearly. Includes lid and fine grain sand.

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

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.

3 years & up. Easing the senses through vibrations. This Senseez® Blue Square Vibrating Pillow will have children sitting in no time! For children who have difficulty with getting distracted easily, tactile sensitivities, and concentration. Helps with calming hyperactivity, soothing anxiety, and falling asleep. Perfectly sized for chairs and benches. Made from easy to clean vinyl. Measures 10" x 10" x 3". Requires 2 AA batteries (not included).

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 »

3 years & up. Balance, sit, or exercise! This dynamic, inflatable cushion by Toymarketing International promotes good posture and balance and provides a comfy seat for your little one. Inflate the cushion to its limit and try to keep a balanced pelvic position to engage your core or use multiple cushions to stand on and see how long you can stay on. Decrease the inflation and set the cushion on a hard chair for a comfier seat option or just have fun wiggling and bouncing around on it on the… 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 colorful little fidget by The Pencil Grip™ twists, spins, and rotates at the slightest manipulation of your fingers. Not only will it help focus your floating attention when you need to, it's also a fun way to pass the time in any situation… More »

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 »

2 years & up. Smooth to the touch, this set of 12 realistic stones come in 3 sizes and 4 colors. The chunky size is perfect for toddlers.They can be used for sorting activities and stacking. The soft touch makes them perfect for sensory experiences.

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

This SchKIDules magnetic schedule board and accessories allow you to display your schedule in the way that best fits your needs. Portable, lightweight board is magnetically receptive on both sides, and features rounded corners and two holes at the top for ease in hanging. Perfect for the early childhood classroom and for children of differing abilities. Includes 14" x 12" magnetic board, 20 activity magnets, and 19 header magnets that support daily, weekly, and "in the moment" designs.

3 years & up. Each book in the set represents a variety of formats from popular fictional stories to informative, content specific books that develop language, vocabulary and comprehension skills. Perfect for providing read aloud experiences to children whose native language is Spanish.Includes best practices guide for instructional support. Note: Each book in this set was selected to enhance the lessons provide in both Nemours® BrightStart! programs. The set can also be used in any classroom.

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.

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.

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.

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"

Take the mystery out of Bloom's Taxonomy with Quick Flip Questions for Critical Thinking. Learn how to ask questions, lead discussions, and plan lessons geared to each level of critical thinking. This hand-held flip chart helps improve thinking skills at any age. Teachers, parents, and students alike will find this an indispensable tool for improving communication, enhancing verbal skills, developing questioning skills, facilitating report writing, and developing higher levels of thinking.

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 »

3 years & up. This inflatable wedge seat encourages static anatomical seating while mimicking the dynamic seating motion of a therapy ball. It is great for kids with poor posture and those who have trouble sitting still. In particular, kids with ADHD and/or Sensory Integration Dysfunction will benefit from the Movin' Sit Jr. 10"W x 10"L.

3 years & up. Step on and watch it move! Create a colorful, liquid-tiled floor space with this bright, futuristic Liquid Tile Spooner Mat. 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… More »