"The Grade 1 -2 Teacher's Resource Book offers practical teaching ideas, assessment and evaluation, and blackline masters to help create effective, balanced literacy in the classroom."--Pub. desc.
Miss Nelson must leave her class for a little while, and out of boredom the children begin to act up. Miss Nelson finds out about this and calls on her evil friend, the witch, Miss Viola Swamp. Just as in the previous book in this series (Miss Nelson is Missing), Miss Swamp puts More...the children's mischief to bed, and gets the kids working hard again
Time Inc. presents a biographical sketch of Nelson Mandela as part of the "LIFE" magazine Hall of Heroes. South African statesman and President Nelson Mandela (1918- ) was a political activist and spent 26 years in prison before the collapse of apartheid.
A biography on Nelson Mandela, whose lifelong dedication to the fight against racial oppression in South Africa won him the Nobel Peace Prize and the presidency of his country.
Breathtaking photography and fascinating facts about snow crystals “will instill appreciation for these tiny, cool objects” in both children and adults (The Washington Post). How do snow crystals form? What shapes can they take? Is it true that there are no two snow crystals alike? These questions and more are answered in this visually stunning exploration of the science of snow. Perfect for reading on winter days, the book features photos of real snow crystals in all their beautiful diversity. Snowflake-catching instructions are also included! “Settle down in a comfy chair. . . . By the end, you’ll be hoping there’s a day when you can follow the careful directions for catching and viewing snow crystals.” —Chicago Tribune “The clear and direct narrative takes readers into the clouds to explain snow-crystal formation...and then zooms in on the actual crystals. Sure to get young scientists outside in the cold.” —Kirkus Reviews “Nature photographer Cassino’s gallery of snow crystals is [a] riveting exhibition.” —Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books (starred review)
"Looking for concrete ways to help your students begin to recognize patterns in language, and better understand how printed words and letters fit together? The Reading Edge offers all the tools you need to help children become knowledgable, enthusiastic readers, including: * blending, word family, rhyming, and onset and rime strategies * word-attack skills that help children understand how the printed word works * assessment tips that help identify student strengths, weaknesses, and knowledge gaps * suggestions for adapting for ESL and special needs programs. Poignant classroom vignettes throughout the book put literacy, phonics, and learning into context. Ready-to-use tools include assessment and tracking sheets, playful activities, and mini-worksheets."--Publisher's website (www.pembrokepublishers.com).
New comprehensive, strategy-based literacy resources developed for Canadian classrooms! • Supports student success in all subject areas• Unparalleled student engagement• Clearly articulated instructional framework that addresses all skills and strategies outlined in our Language Arts curriculum• Proven-effective instructional model• Quick and focused assessment with complete support for differentiating instructionStudent Instruction Books Three Student Instruction Books per grade• Four units in each book• Include cross-curricular units that link to Science, Social Studies, Health and Character Education• Allow students to practise strategies with support