Books & Manuals

Reinforce key mathematical concepts with fun and engaging skill-based games. Created to correlate to the Common Core and other state standards, this resource is perfect for reinforcing students' mathematical skills. Facilitate mathematics instruction through these engaging games that can be played in pairs or small groups. Easy-to-access materials are provided so that activities can be done in the classroom or at home and game results can be used for formative assessment. Math games are designed for sixth-graders.

Make over your reading routine with fun activities that will engage even the most reluctant readers with this engaging book. This action plan offers techniques to ignite a passion for readers of all levels, bringing the joy of reading with classroom-tested activities that build confidence with struggling readers. Based on current research and real-life observations, this book helps students engage with fiction and nonfiction texts, strengthen their vocabulary, build test-taking and study skills, and foster a lifelong love of reading.

In this must-read book, Laura Robb uses what she's learned from her vast teaching experience to provide the research-based tools needed to improve students' reading comprehension. This practical resource offers classroom-tested interventions to use with struggling readers in varying length of time settings. It provides support for everything from assessment to management and implementation, to support students' comprehension of both literary and informational text. This book also demonstrates how teachers can learn about students' reading needs through their writing about reading and offers practical suggestions for differentiating reading instruction to reach the needs of all readers.

This comprehensive guide provides teachers with techniques to engage students as they strengthen their writing skills. Whether working with small and independent writing groups or the entire classroom, this workbook gives lesson plans geared to students of various ages. It also equips teachers with techniques from every phase of implementation with methods for creating a comfortable workshop, conversation snapshots for one-on-one coaching, and classroom strategies with mini-lessons and in-class conversation starters.

This easy-to-follow guide is filled with practical approaches to help teachers transition toward a balanced literacy framework. Designed for both newer and veteran teachers alike, this straightforward book offers simple techniques and concrete strategies to nurture reading and writing skills.