Language and Literacy Resources

Grades 1 - 3. Build a variety of sentences that answer four basic questions: Who? What? Where? And when? Color coded tiles make complete sentences easy to build. Great story starters to help children explain how or why, and what happens next. Set includes 60 tiles plus teaching notes.

The Wide Lined Raised Paper is the perfect way to encourage writing, literacy, creativity, and dexterity in your classroom. The raised lines of this paper provide tactile cues that help children define the workspace for writing. Children are able to write stories or vocabulary words with ease as they follow along the lines. When children practice their writing regularly they become more confident in their skills. Sheets are 8.5" x 11 and include 125 sheets per pack. .625" space between… More »

Paper features raised blue lines to help children learn where to write and practice their letters. This provides not only a visual clue, but a tactile clue as well. Paper measures 8.5" x 11" and lines have a spacing of .375" between them. Includes 125 sheets.

3 years & up. Reinforce letter recognition with children using this 18 piece foam set. Simply toss the quiet alphabet cubes and use the blends, consonants and vowel cubes to form words. Set includes 6 Lowercase Alphabet Cubes, 6 Blend Cubes and 6 Word Family Cubes. Soft foam color-coded cubes measure 1.625".

4 years & up. A great way to introduce dozens of alphabet activities and to practice word building. Letters are 0.75" to 2" high and easy to pick up, made of tough, durable plastic. Lowercase letters (10 of each vowel and 5 of each consonant), and two each of uppercase letters for 414 letters in all. Vowels are red and consonants are blue. Also includes Alphabet Letter Organizer and Moveable Alphabet Guidebook.

Grade 2. As students explore literacy and language, provide them with opportunities to build a strong English Language Arts foundation. These comprehensive kits will engage learners as they investigate everything from the alphabet to developing speaking and writing skills. Each interactive kit contains an array of products carefully chosen to help students meet CCSS objectives.

Grades 1 - 5. This series increases student fluency through repeated reading of traditional poems, songs, reader's theater, and monologues. Based on Dr. Timothy Rasinski's fluency research, these books are ideal for English language learners. Two CDs are included: an Audio CD with recordings of the songs, and a Teacher Resource CD with the songs presented in PowerPoint for whole-class participation. The Teacher Resource CD also includes all selections in Microsoft Word.

5 years & up. The WRiTE BRAiN Author's Kit compromises everything any young person would need to become an author of their own original children's book, which is published and shipped to their door! It's an exciting, imagination generating experience that makes kids of all ages (and even their parents) WANT to write! Kit includes: richly illustrated and wordless book, coupon for a professionally printed and published book, 9.5" x 9.5" softcover book with dust jacket, author's guide,… More »

Grades 1 - 6. The use of primary sources in today's classroom represents a key shift in literary instruction and brings history alive for students. This book series is full of opportunities for inquiry-based learning as students explore primary source documents that provide eyewitness evidence of authentic events. The pages are filled with photos of actual people and events, posters that once hung on storefronts, paintings that interpret history, and ads or articles taken from newspaper in circulation… More »

Grades K - 3. Help students dig deeper into these classic stories by completing rigorous yet fun activities and lessons provided in these instructional guides for literature. Readers will enjoy analyzing these titles while reveling in the life lessons they take away from them. Analyzing story elements in multiple ways, close reading and text-based vocabulary practice, and determining meaning through text-dependent questions are just a few of the many skills students will walk away with after interacting… More »

Grades K - 3. Help students dig deeper into these classic stories by completing rigorous yet fun activities and lessons provided in these instructional guides for literature. Readers will enjoy analyzing these titles while reveling in the life lessons they take away from them. Analyzing story elements in multiple ways, close reading and text-based vocabulary practice, and determining meaning through text-dependent questions are just a few of the many skills students will walk away with after interacting… More »

Grades 2 - 5. No more tedious worksheets! These double-sided, self-checking cards make skill practice easy and accessible. An excellent source for parent involvement. Questions cover spelling, grammar, punctuation, sentence structure and word usage. 240 practice questions per set.

Perfect for paired reading exercises, this acoustical telephone allows students to work together and help each other learn. Also useful for one-on-one time with parents, teachers, or tutors. Dishwasher safe and battery free. This unit is fund certified for Title 1 and Reading First. Set of 4.

Grades K - 3. Help students dig deeper into these classic stories by completing rigorous yet fun activities and lessons provided in these instructional guides for literature. Readers will enjoy analyzing these titles while reveling in the life lessons they take away from them. Analyzing story elements in multiple ways, close reading and text-based vocabulary practice, and determining meaning through text-dependent questions are just a few of the many skills students will walk away with after interacting… More »

Grade 2. Explore informational text with leveled nonfiction text and Common Core questions and activities! Each book includes 15 nonfiction passages, followed by two pages of Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening, and Language activities. Each question or activity has the Common Core standard(s) it hits listed next to it, giving teachers and students detailed information about what standards they are practicing. 48 reproducible pages.

Grade 1. TeachSTIX sight word decals are made of a unique woven material that allows the words to be removed without residue and to be reused over and over. This Grade 1 set includes the following sight words: after, again, an, any, as, ask, by, could, every, fly, from, give, giving, had, has, her, him, his, how, just, know, let, live, may, of, old, once, open, over, put, round, some, stop, take, thank, them, then, think, walk, were, when. Activity Guide included.

Kindergarten - Grade 2. Practice and reinforce important skills in a variety of ways. Provide students with engaging activities that will help build an understanding of word families and help reading skills with instant reinforcement. The full-color cards provide picture clues to facilitate understanding and ease of use. Compatible with Hot Dots® Pen (sold separately), use for immediate visual and audio feedback on cards. Set includes 53 double-sided practice cards as well as instructions and answer key.

3 years & up. Children will be able to document their discoveries as they explore in the classroom and nature. Blank pages. Set of 10. Measures 8.5" x 5.5".

6 years & up. It's interactive learning fun, with an all-new look ! Press the sleek, silver Hot Dots® Talking Pen to an answer dot on any Hot Dots® or Hot Dots® Jr. question for instantaneous visual and audio feedback! Features 17 speech and sound effects and flashing lights. Compatible to all Hot Dots® and Hot Dots® Jr. sets. Pen requires 2 AAA batteries each (not included).

2 years & up. A beautiful collection of friendly characters who are sure to inspire countless creative stories! These four hand puppets can act out a grand scene together or be used separately for simple puppet play. Great for developing motor skills, hand-eye coordination, communication skills, and self-confidence. Made with beautiful colors and built to last. Machine wash in cold water on gentle cycle. Includes 4 hand puppets: Princess, Fairy, Mermaid, and Ballerina.

2 years & up. These four hand puppets can act out a grand scene together or be used separately for simple puppet play! Great for developing motor skills, hand-eye coordination, communication skills, and self-confidence. Made with bright colors and built to last. Machine wash in cold water on gentle cycle. Includes 4 hand puppets: Knight, Pirate, Sheriff, and Superhero.

3 years & up. Children tell their tales in a world of barnyard fun. Move props and characters depending on what is rolled the three picture dice and the action die. Improves creative thinking, problem-solving, story-telling, verbalization and cooperation. Includes wooden base, double-sided backdrop, 11 prop pieces, 11 character pieces, 3 prop/character dice, and 1 action die.

Grades K - 5. Within the pages of Debbie Linville's new book, Grandpa's Talespun Love, readers will experience the tall tales and fables shared by a loving grandfather to his young grandchild. The stories, though embellished in content, unveil aspects of family history and teachable moments for young children on the importance of family, life in the South and finding delight in life's unique characteristics. The author, a respected literacy educator, has written an extension guide filled with a… More »

3 years & up. This soft and colorful wild animal puppet will enhance storytelling and help build language skills. The velour glove puppet was designed so fingers of the hand provide movement for the body. Glove fits all hand sizes. Machine washable.