Evan Moor

Colorful, illustrated flashcards plus game and activity ideas will help young children learn 11 basic colors and 10 shapes, and recognize colors and shapes in real-life objects. Pair with Learning Line activity books! Grades PreK–1

Help children master numbers up to 100! Suggested games and activities reinforce sequencing and counting up to 100, including identifying even and odd numbers and counting by number patterns of 2, 3, 5, and 10. Grades K–2

Increase math fluency and accuracy with flashcard practice! The 54 division equations in this set include visual representations of each equation to help young learners better understand the math concept. Grades 2–5

Build multiplication accuracy and speed using flashcards! The 54 multiplication equations in this set include visual representations of each equation to help young learners better understand the math concept. Grades 2–5

Sharpen math skills with flashcard fun! This set provides practice of subtraction facts from 11 to 18, and includes vertical and horizontal versions of each equation for optimal practice. Pair with Learning Line activity books. Grades 1–5

Provide early learners with engaging skill-specific practice in 32 full-color pages. Quick and captivating activities keep young learners focused as they practice important concepts such as identifying basic shapes, dividing basic shapes into fractional parts, and more!

How to Write a Story, Grades 4-6 is packed with easy-to-execute ideas and dozens of writing forms that will assist student in refining their sentence writing skills. Lessons and reproducibles to help students learn the parts of a story cover: • characters • setting • plot • conclusion Guidelines are presented for writing in six different genres: • realistic fiction • historical fiction • mystery • adventure • fantasy • science fiction

Poetry Patterns is a resource that all teachers can utilize to more effectively teach poetry to their students. The poetry forms presented include familiar forms such as: • couplets • cinquain • diamonte • free verse • limericks • haiku Unusual forms include: • animal prayer poetry • inside-outside poetry • sneaky poetry • tongue twister poetry • many more The lessons in Poetry Patterns have two components: • The first page describes the poetry form and explains the pattern, shows one or more student-written examples, and gives suggestions for conducting the lesson. • The second page is a reproducible student work form. Steps are given to guide the student through the writing process for that poetry form. Many pages also provide an area where the completed poem may be written. A final section of the book provides: • suggestions for sharing and collecting student poetry, including instructions on how to assemble and bind a poetry book • a bibliography of poetry collections appropriate for sharing with students • step-by-step instructions for all lessons

Each of the 12 units in Spell & Write, Grade 1 is introduced by a story that establishes the unit theme and features some of the eight spelling words. Students are then presented with eight activity pages that provide meaningful spelling and writing practice, centering on the unit's theme. Activities may include practice with: grammar and punctuation rules vocabulary exercises creative writing and much more Each unit ends with a Test Your Skills assessment page. Students take a spelling test, edit a sentence, and answer questions about the skills presented in the unit. Every Skill Sharpeners workbook now includes a free downloadable Teaching Guide! Skill Sharpeners: Spell and Write Teaching Guides include: How to Use directions for teaching language Sample pacing guide to complete lessons and activities Teaching suggestions with writing graphic organizers and language journals Extension activities that include fun language games and writing activities Visual aids that include printable word lists and study cards for difficult spelling patterns

Each of the 12 units in Spell & Write, Grade 4 is introduced by a story that establishes the unit theme and features some of the twelve spelling words. Students are then presented with eight activity pages that provide meaningful spelling and writing practice centering on the unit theme. Activities may include practice with: grammar and punctuation rules vocabulary exercises creative writing and much more Each unit ends with a Test Your Skills assessment page. Students take a spelling test, edit a sentence, and answer questions about the skills presented in the unit. Every Skill Sharpeners workbook now includes a free downloadable Teaching Guide! Skill Sharpeners: Spell and Write Teaching Guides include: How to Use directions for teaching language Sample pacing guide to complete lessons and activities Teaching suggestions with writing graphic organizers and language journals Extension activities that include fun language games and writing activities Visual aids that include printable word lists and study cards for difficult spelling patterns

Each unit in Spell & Write, Kindergarten is built around a short-vowel word family. A story introduces three word-family spelling words. The spelling words are practiced on a variety of ways in eight spelling and writing activity pages. The short vowel families in Spell & Write, Kindergarten are -at, -op, -in, -un, -en, -an, -ot, -ig, -et, -ed, -ug, and -it. Each unit ends with a Test Your Skills assessment page. Students take a spelling test and answer questions about the spelling, grammar, and punctuation skills presented in the unit. Browse the other award-winning Skill Sharpeners books to help prepare your child for preschool and kindergarten. Every Skill Sharpeners workbook now includes a free downloadable Teaching Guide! Skill Sharpeners: Spell and Write Teaching Guides include: How to Use directions for teaching language Sample pacing guide to complete lessons and activities Teaching suggestions with writing graphic organizers and language journals Extension activities that include fun language games and writing activities Visual aids that include printable word lists and study cards for difficult spelling patterns

Common Core Top Pick for Math Measurement and Data Numbers and Operations in Base 10 Geometry Operations and Algebraic Thinking View all Common Core Top Picks for Math Skill Sharpeners Math, Grade 3 provides practice for the following mathematics skills: read, write, and compare numbers to 10,000 addition and subtraction facts to 18 two- and three-digit addition and subtraction with and without regrouping multiplication and division facts to 81 multiply a two- and three-digit number by a one-digit number with and without regrouping division with and without remainders value of pennies, nickels, dimes, quarters, dollar bills solve word problems tell time to the minute identify fractions--1/2, 1/3, 1/4, 3/4, 2/3, 1/6, 1/8 read and create graphs measure to the nearest half inch geometry basic shapes, symmetry, perimeter

Common Core Top Pick for Math Measurement and Data Numbers and Operations in Base 10 Geometry Operations and Algebraic Thinking View all Common Core Top Picks for Math Skill Sharpeners Math, Grade 6+ provides practice for the following mathematics skills: computing with multidigit whole numbers--all operations solving two-step equations multiplying and dividing decimals to the thousandths calculating the circumference of a circle calculating elapsed time constructing and interpreting graphs calculating with fractions calculating prime factorization greatest common factor and least common multiple converting customary measure to metric measure calculating area and perimeter plotting ordered pairs on a coordinate graph

Common Core Top Pick for Math Measurement and Data Numbers and Operations in Base 10 Geometry Operations and Algebraic Thinking View all Common Core Top Picks for Math Skill Sharpeners Math, Kindergarten provides practice for the following mathematics skills: read numbers to 20 write numbers to 10 count objects add and subtract numbers to 10 add and subtract doubles to 20 sizes and numbers identify and continue patterns give the value of a set of pennies recognize pennies, nickels, dimes, and quarters solve simple word problems identify basic shapes

Skill Sharpeners Math, Grade 1 provides practice for the following mathematics skills: - read numbers to 100 - solve simple word problems - write numbers to 100 - identify basic shapes - addition and subtraction facts to 18 - tell time to the hour and half-hour - identify fractions--1/2, 1/3, 1/4 - read graphs - identify and continue patterns - count pennies, nickels, dimes, and quarters - measure to the nearest inch - two-digit addition and subtraction without regrouping

Common Core Top Pick for Math Measurement and Data Numbers and Operations in Base 10 Geometry Operations and Algebraic Thinking View all Common Core Top Picks for Math Skill Sharpeners Math, Grade 2 provides practice for the following mathematics skills: read, write, and compare numbers to 1,000 addition and subtraction facts to 18 two-digit addition and subtraction with and without regrouping three-digit addition and subtraction without regrouping multiplication facts to 25 identify and continue patterns value of pennies, nickels, dimes, quarters, dollar bills solve word problems tell time to the hour and half-hour identify fractions--1/2, 1/3, 1/4, 3/4, 2/3, 1/6, 1/8 read and create graphs measure to the nearest half inch geometry--basic shapes, symmetry, perimeter

Common Core Top Pick for Math Measurement and Data Numbers and Operations in Base 10 Geometry Operations and Algebraic Thinking View all Common Core Top Picks for Math Skill Sharpeners Math, Grade 4 provides practice for the following mathematics skills: computation using addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division decimals fractions rounded numbers & estimation place value factors, multiples, prime numbers area and perimeter symmetry graphing, grids, charts, and tables money & time linear measurement, weight and temperature time logic puzzles

Common Core Top Pick for Math Measurement and Data Numbers and Operations in Base 10 Geometry Operations and Algebraic Thinking View all Common Core Top Picks for Math Skill Sharpeners Math, Grade 5 provides practice for the following mathematics skills: division with remainders solving multiple-step word problems multiplying decimals and fractions identifying factors prime and composite numbers calculating perimeter and area interpreting graphs solving logic puzzles identifying probabilities range, mean, median, and mode measuring angles calculating equivalent fractions, decimals, and percents

Skill Sharpeners Math, PreK contains 10 units that introduce the numbers 1-10. In each unit, one or more numbers is introduced followed by activity pages that practice beginning math skills. Each unit ends with an assessment page that reviews the math concepts introduced. Beginning math skills practiced include: counting recognizing numbers patterning identifying geometric shapes comparing sizes recognizing most and least Children also develop their fine motor skills by completing the fun activities. Examples of the types of activities are: Trace and Write Numbers Cut and Paste Dot-to-Dot Count How Many Color the Shapes Circle the Ones That Are the Same Match

Skill Sharpeners Reading, Grade 1 provides 14 motivating stories. For example: Dad and I Who Can Fix It? The Missing Mitten George Washington's Barn Activity pages include a comprehension page and a word family page for each story; rhyming, sequencing, beginning and ending sounds; word meaning; word searches; crossword puzzles; and other appropriate skills. Every Skill Sharpeners workbook now includes a free downloadable Teaching Guide! Skill Sharpeners: Reading Teaching Guides include: How to Use directions for teaching reading skills and vocabulary Sample pacing guide to complete lessons and activities Teaching suggestions for analyzing texts Extension activities that include graphic organizers, reading journals, and hands-on activities to help children connect their learning

Skill Sharpeners Reading, Grade 2 provides 15 motivating stories. For example: ""Peanut Butter"" ""The Case of the Missing Apples"" ""The Ugly Duckling"" ""Elephants"" ""A Visit to the Monterey Bay Aquarium"" Activity pages include: comprehension questions a vocabulary exercise a sequencing activity for every story Other skills addressed include the following: word families phonetic elements synonyms & antonyms alphabetical order contractions Every Skill Sharpeners workbook now includes a free downloadable Teaching Guide! Skill Sharpeners: Reading Teaching Guides include: How to Use directions for teaching reading skills and vocabulary Sample pacing guide to complete lessons and activities Teaching suggestions for analyzing texts Extension activities that include graphic organizers, reading journals, and hands-on activities to help children connect their learning

Skill Sharpeners Reading, Kindergarten provides a one-page story for each letter of the alphabet. For example: A—Any Ants? D—Digging G—Good and Bad N—The New One P—In a Puddle W—Waffle Wagon Activity pages include listening for beginning sounds, matching words and pictures, cut-and-paste activities, sentence completion, and following directions. Browse the other award-winning Skill Sharpeners books to help prepare your child for preschool and kindergarten. Every Skill Sharpeners workbook now includes a free downloadable Teaching Guide! Skill Sharpeners: Reading Teaching Guides include: How to Use directions for teaching reading skills and vocabulary Sample pacing guide to complete lessons and activities Teaching suggestions for analyzing texts Extension activities that include graphic organizers, reading journals, and hands-on activities to help children connect their learning

Skill Sharpeners Reading, PreK contains 21 units, each of which introduces a consonant letter. Each unit contains a cut-and-paste activity that introduces a consonant sound and three activity pages that reinforce reading readiness skills. There is one “Test Your Skills” assessment page for every four consonants introduced. Reading readiness skills practiced include the following: Phonemic awareness Vocabulary Fluency Comprehension Visual discrimination Children also develop their fine motor skills by completing the fun activities. Examples of the types of activities are: Listen for the Sound Rhyming Trace and Match Same or Different? Cut and Paste Dot-to-Dot What Will Happen Next? Browse the other award-winning Skill Sharpeners books to help prepare your child for preschool and kindergarten. Every Skill Sharpeners workbook now includes a free downloadable Teaching Guide! Skill Sharpeners: Reading Teaching Guides include: How to Use directions for teaching reading skills and vocabulary Sample pacing guide to complete lessons and activities Teaching suggestions for analyzing texts Extension activities that include graphic organizers, reading journals, and hands-on activities to help children connect their learning

Skill Sharpeners Reading, Grade 3 provides 17 motivating fiction and nonfiction stories. For example: Fiction Stories: Shea and the Leprechaun A Mouse Adventure The Story of Little Sparrow Nonfiction Stories: Inuit, People of the Far North Bats Harriet Tubman Activity pages include the following: comprehension questions a vocabulary exercise a sequencing activity for every story Other skills addressed include: main idea parts of speech synonyms & antonyms alphabetical order contractions Every Skill Sharpeners workbook now includes a free downloadable Teaching Guide! Skill Sharpeners: Reading Teaching Guides include: How to Use directions for teaching reading skills and vocabulary Sample pacing guide to complete lessons and activities Teaching suggestions for analyzing texts Extension activities that include graphic organizers, reading journals, and hands-on activities to help children connect their learning

Skill Sharpeners Reading, Grade 4 provides 16 motivating fiction and nonfiction stories. For example: Fiction Stories: Dick Whittington and His Wonderful Cat The Three Sillies An Oregon Trail Diary Nonfiction Stories: Penguins, Pelicans, and Puffins Grandma Moses Go Fly a Kite Activity pages include: comprehension questions a vocabulary exercise a sequencing activity for every story Other skills addressed include the following: main idea parts of speech synonyms & antonyms alphabetical order contractions prefixes and suffixes Every Skill Sharpeners workbook now includes a free downloadable Teaching Guide! Skill Sharpeners: Reading Teaching Guides include: How to Use directions for teaching reading skills and vocabulary Sample pacing guide to complete lessons and activities Teaching suggestions for analyzing texts Extension activities that include graphic organizers, reading journals, and hands-on activities to help children connect their learning

Skill Sharpeners Reading, Grade 5 provides 12 motivating fiction and nonfiction stories. For example: Fiction Stories: The Tiger and the Jackals Old Bragwynn the Pirate How Shalbus Egbert Bested the Bear Nonfiction Stories: Tracking Tornadoes Silkworms Joy Adamson: Living with Lions Activity pages include: comprehension questions a vocabulary exercise for every story Other skills addressed include the following: critical thinking interpreting graphic information reading with expression, analyzing characters Every Skill Sharpeners workbook now includes a free downloadable Teaching Guide! Skill Sharpeners: Reading Teaching Guides include: How to Use directions for teaching reading skills and vocabulary Sample pacing guide to complete lessons and activities Teaching suggestions for analyzing texts Extension activities that include graphic organizers, reading journals, and hands-on activities to help children connect their learning

Skill Sharpeners Reading, Grade 6+ provides 12 motivating fiction and nonfiction stories. For example: Fiction Stories: Hercules and the Many-Headed Hydra A Clever Jester Fools a King The Sausage Nonfiction Stories: The Terra Cotta Warriors: An Army of Clay Animal Partnerships Deborah Sampson, Revolutionary Soldier Activity pages include: comprehension questions a vocabulary exercise for every story Other skills addressed include the following: critical thinking interpreting graphic information using a dictionary summarizing Every Skill Sharpeners workbook now includes a free downloadable Teaching Guide! Skill Sharpeners: Reading Teaching Guides include: How to Use directions for teaching reading skills and vocabulary Sample pacing guide to complete lessons and activities Teaching suggestions for analyzing texts Extension activities that include graphic organizers, reading journals, and hands-on activities to help children connect their learning

Build your third grader's understanding of physical, life, and earth science with this full-color activity book! Engaging reading selections, activities, and hands-on projects will motivate your child to learn science concepts that are based on the most current science standards. The simple experiments and hands-on activities, using materials that can easily be found at home, help your child understand and retain science concepts in a memorable way. Each lesson includes reading selections and activities that focus on one science concept, covering the following third grade topics: Physical Science Forces and Motion Magnets Gravity Life Science Life Cycles Growth and Change Animal Groups Offspring Fossils Dinosaurs Adaptations Ecosystems Earth Science Weather Climate Hurricanes Tornadoes Floods Ideal for practice at home and classroom enrichment, Skill Sharpeners: Science: provides practice of reading comprehension, vocabulary, and writing skills offers striking photography and scientific illustrations to help children connect science to the real world is based on Next Generation Science Standards and state science standards includes an answer key Every Skill Sharpeners workbook now includes a free downloadable Teaching Guide! Skill Sharpeners: Science Teaching Guides include: How to Use directions for teaching life, earth, and physical science Sample pacing guide to complete lessons and activities Teaching suggestions for studying the scientific method and graphic organizers for learning vocabulary Extension activities that include science journals, additional background information, and hands-on activities to connect children's learning.

Build your child's understanding of physical, life, and earth science with this full-color activity book! Engaging activities and hands-on projects will motivate your fourth grader to learn science concepts that are based on the most current science standards. The simple experiments, using materials that can easily be found at home, help your child understand and retain science concepts in a memorable way. Each lesson includes reading selections and activities that focus on one science concept, covering the following fourth grade topics: Our Bodies and Senses Muscles and Bones Skin Eyesight Hearing Shaping the Earth Weathering and Erosion Glaciers Earthquakes Volcanoes Waves What Is a Wave? Waves in the Water Sound Waves Digital Waves Energy What Is Energy? Heat Energy Electrical Energy Light Energy Ideal for practice at home and classroom enrichment, Skill Sharpeners: Science: provides practice of reading comprehension, vocabulary, and writing skills offers striking photography and scientific illustrations to help children connect science to the real world is based on Next Generation Science Standards and state science standards includes an answer key Every Skill Sharpeners workbook now includes a free downloadable Teaching Guide! Skill Sharpeners: Science Teaching Guides include: How to Use directions for teaching life, earth, and physical science Sample pacing guide to complete lessons and activities Teaching suggestions for studying the scientific method and graphic organizers for learning vocabulary Extension activities that include science journals, additional background information, and hands-on activities to connect children's learning.

Build your child's understanding of physical, life, and earth science with this full-color activity book! Engaging activities and hands-on projects will motivate your fifth grader to learn science concepts that are based on the most current science standards. The simple experiments, using materials that can easily be found at home, help your child understand and retain science concepts in a memorable way. Each lesson includes reading selections and activities that focus on one science concept, covering the following fifth grade topics: Organisms and Ecosystems How Plants Get Food Food Webs Adaptations Decomposers Earth's Systems The Atmosphere The Water Cycle Water on Earth Weathering and Erosion Space Systems Gravity Day and Night The Sun and Stars Patterns of Stars Structure and Properties of Matter Physical Properties Mixtures and Solutions Chemical Properties Chemical Reactions Ideal for practice at home and classroom enrichment, Skill Sharpeners: Science: provides practice of reading comprehension, vocabulary, and writing skills offers striking photography and scientific illustrations to help children connect science to the real world is based on Next Generation Science Standards and state science standards includes an answer key Every Skill Sharpeners workbook now includes a free downloadable Teaching Guide! Skill Sharpeners: Science Teaching Guides include: How to Use directions for teaching life, earth, and physical science Sample pacing guide to complete lessons and activities Teaching suggestions for studying the scientific method and graphic organizers for learning vocabulary Extension activities that include science journals, additional background information, and hands-on activities to connect children's learning.

Build your child's understanding of physical, life, and earth science with this full-color activity book! Engaging activities and hands-on projects will motivate your sixth grader to learn science concepts that are based on the most current science standards. The simple experiments, using materials that can easily be found at home, help your child understand and retain science concepts in a memorable way. Each lesson includes reading selections and activities that focus on one science concept, covering the following sixth grade topics: Organisms and Ecosystems Inherited Traits Chromosomes and DNA Genetic Variation Artificial Selection Climate and Weather What Causes Weather? Regional Climates: The Poles Hurricanes Global Climate Change Plate Tectonics Our Changing Planet Our Planet's Interior Plate Tectonics Future Earth Energy Potential and Kinetic Energy Thermal Energy Electrical Energy Chemical Energy Ideal for practice at home and classroom enrichment, Skill Sharpeners: Science: provides practice of reading comprehension, vocabulary, and writing skills offers striking photography and scientific illustrations to help children connect science to the real world is based on Next Generation Science Standards and state science standards includes an answer key Every Skill Sharpeners workbook now includes a free downloadable Teaching Guide! Skill Sharpeners: Science Teaching Guides include: How to Use directions for teaching life, earth, and physical science Sample pacing guide to complete lessons and activities Teaching suggestions for studying the scientific method and graphic organizers for learning vocabulary Extension activities that include science journals, additional background information, and hands-on activities to connect children's learning.

Build your kindergartner's understanding of physical, life, and earth science with this full-color activity book! Songs, rhymes, and hands-on projects will motivate your child to learn science concepts that are based on the most current science standards. Each lesson focuses on one science concept and provides engaging activities to help young students learn basic science concepts. Kindergarten topics cover: Physical Science Size and Shape Position Solid and Liquid Liquid and Gas Magnets Wheels Motion Life Science Living or Nonliving? Parts of the Body Trees Parts of a Plant Animal Parts Life Cycles Animal Babies Homes and Habitats Earth Science Land and Water Rocks Day and Night Four Seasons Weather Ideal for practice at home and classroom enrichment, Skill Sharpeners: Science: helps children learn science concepts in a memorable way through songs and rhymes provides practice of reading readiness skills offers striking photography and scientific illustrations to help children connect science to the real world is based on Next Generation Science Standards and state science standards includes an answer key Every Skill Sharpeners workbook now includes a free downloadable Teaching Guide! Skill Sharpeners: Science Teaching Guides include: How to Use directions for teaching life, earth, and physical science Sample pacing guide to complete lessons and activities Teaching suggestions for studying the scientific method and graphic organizers for learning vocabulary Extension activities that include science journals, additional background information, and hands-on activities to connect children's learning.

Build your first grader’s understanding of physical, life, and earth science with this full-color activity book! Engaging reading selections, activities, and hands-on projects will motivate your child to learn science concepts that are based on the most current science standards. The simple hands-on activities help your child understand and retain science concepts in a memorable way. Each lesson includes reading selections and activities that focus on one science concept, covering the following first grade topics: Physical Science Sound Light Shadows Technology Life Science Leaves Animals and Eggs Mothers and Babies Birds Insects Space and Earth Science Night Sky Our Sun Seasons Environment and Ecology Science Uses of Wood Earth Materials Recycling Engineering and Design Tools Ideal for practice at home and classroom enrichment, Skill Sharpeners: Science: provides practice of reading comprehension, vocabulary, and writing skills offers striking photography and scientific illustrations to help children connect science to the real world is based on Next Generation Science Standards and state science standards includes an answer key Every Skill Sharpeners workbook now includes a free downloadable Teaching Guide! Skill Sharpeners: Science Teaching Guides include: How to Use directions for teaching life, earth, and physical science Sample pacing guide to complete lessons and activities Teaching suggestions for studying the scientific method and graphic organizers for learning vocabulary Extension activities that include science journals, additional background information, and hands-on activities to connect children’s learning.

Build your second grader’s understanding of physical, life, and earth science with this full-color activity book! Engaging reading selections, activities, and hands-on projects will motivate your child to learn science concepts that are based on the most current science standards. The simple hands-on activities help your child understand and retain science concepts in a memorable way. Each lesson includes reading selections and activities that focus on one science concept, covering the following second grade topics: Physical Science Matter Changes in Matter Forces and Motion Forces at Play Life Science My Body Body Parts Animal Life Cycles Plants Habitats Space and Earth Science Space The Sun Weather Earth’s Systems Geology Water and Ice Science and Engineering Science Engineering Ideal for practice at home and classroom enrichment, Skill Sharpeners: Science: provides practice of reading comprehension, vocabulary, and writing skills offers striking photography and scientific illustrations to help children connect science to the real world is based on Next Generation Science Standards and state science standards includes an answer key Every Skill Sharpeners workbook now includes a free downloadable Teaching Guide! Skill Sharpeners: Science Teaching Guides include: How to Use directions for teaching life, earth, and physical science Sample pacing guide to complete lessons and activities Teaching suggestions for studying the scientific method and graphic organizers for learning vocabulary Extension activities that include science journals, additional background information, and hands-on activities to connect children’s learning.

Build your preschooler’s understanding of physical, life, and earth science with this full-color activity book! Songs, rhymes, and hands-on projects will motivate your child to learn science concepts that are based on the most current science standards. Each lesson focuses on one science concept and provides engaging activities to help young students learn basic science concepts. PreK topics cover: Physical Science Colors Shapes Sizes Textures Wheels Sounds Motion Life Science Living or Nonliving? Basic Needs My Five Senses Plant Parts Plant Parts We Eat Animal Parts Animal Babies Animal Homes Earth Science Land Rocks Water Day and Night Weather Ideal for practice at home and classroom enrichment, Skill Sharpeners: Science: helps children learn science concepts in a memorable way through songs and rhymes provides practice of reading readiness skills offers striking photography to help children connect science to the real world is based on Next Generation Science Standards and state science standards includes an answer key Every Skill Sharpeners workbook now includes a free downloadable Teaching Guide! Skill Sharpeners: Science Teaching Guides include: How to Use directions for teaching life, earth, and physical science Sample pacing guide to complete lessons and activities Teaching suggestions for studying the scientific method and graphic organizers for learning vocabulary Extension activities that include science journals, additional background information, and hands-on activities to connect children’s learning.

Each of the 12 units in Spell & Write, Grade 2 is introduced by a story that establishes the unit theme and features some of the ten spelling words. Students are then presented with eight activity pages that provide meaningful spelling and writing practice, centering on the unit's theme. Activities may include practice with: grammar and punctuation rules vocabulary exercises creative writing and much more Each unit ends with a Test Your Skills assessment page. Students take a spelling test, edit a sentence, and answer questions about the skills presented in the unit. Every Skill Sharpeners workbook now includes a free downloadable Teaching Guide! Skill Sharpeners: Spell and Write Teaching Guides include: How to Use directions for teaching language Sample pacing guide to complete lessons and activities Teaching suggestions with writing graphic organizers and language journals Extension activities that include fun language games and writing activities Visual aids that include printable word lists and study cards for difficult spelling patterns

Each of the 12 units in Spell & Write, Grade 3 is introduced by a story that establishes the unit theme and features some of the ten spelling words. Students are then presented with eight activity pages that provide meaningful spelling and writing practice, centering on the unit's theme. Activities may include practice with: grammar and punctuation rules vocabulary exercises creative writing and much more Each unit ends with a Test Your Skills assessment page. Students take a spelling test, edit a sentence, and answer questions about the skills presented in the unit. Every Skill Sharpeners workbook now includes a free downloadable Teaching Guide! Skill Sharpeners: Spell and Write Teaching Guides include: How to Use directions for teaching language Sample pacing guide to complete lessons and activities Teaching suggestions with writing graphic organizers and language journals Extension activities that include fun language games and writing activities Visual aids that include printable word lists and study cards for difficult spelling patterns

Each of the 12 units in Spell & Write, Grade 5 is introduced by a story that establishes the unit theme and features some of the twelve spelling words. Students are then presented with eight activity pages that provide meaningful spelling and writing practice centering on the unit theme. Activities may include practice with: grammar and punctuation rules vocabulary exercises creative writing and much more Each unit ends with a Test Your Skills assessment page. Students take a spelling test, edit a sentence, and answer questions about the skills presented in the unit. Every Skill Sharpeners workbook now includes a free downloadable Teaching Guide! Skill Sharpeners: Spell and Write Teaching Guides include: How to Use directions for teaching language Sample pacing guide to complete lessons and activities Teaching suggestions with writing graphic organizers and language journals Extension activities that include fun language games and writing activities Visual aids that include printable word lists and study cards for difficult spelling patterns

Each of the 12 units in Spell & Write, Grade 6 is introduced by a story that establishes the unit theme and features some of the twelve spelling words. Students are then presented with eight activity pages that provide meaningful spelling and writing practice, centering on the unit's theme. Activities may include practice with: grammar and punctuation rules vocabulary exercises creative writing and much more Each unit ends with a Test Your Skills assessment page. Students take a spelling test, edit a sentence, and answer questions about the skills presented in the unit. Every Skill Sharpeners workbook now includes a free downloadable Teaching Guide! Skill Sharpeners: Spell and Write Teaching Guides include: How to Use directions for teaching language Sample pacing guide to complete lessons and activities Teaching suggestions with writing graphic organizers and language journals Extension activities that include fun language games and writing activities Visual aids that include printable word lists and study cards for difficult spelling patterns

Skill Sharpeners Spell & Write, PreK contains 26 units, one for each letter of the alphabet. Each unit includes an alphabet story and three activity pages to help students identify and write the capital and lowercase letter presented. The unit ends with a Test Your Skills assessment page, where answers are presented in a fill-in-the-bubble test format. Reading readiness skills practiced include: identifying capital and lowercase letters vocabulary development visual discrimination Children also develop their fine motor skills by completing the fun activities. Examples of the types of activities are: matching trace and write circle the same letter Browse the other award-winning Skill Sharpeners books to help prepare your child for preschool and kindergarten. Every Skill Sharpeners workbook now includes a free downloadable Teaching Guide! Skill Sharpeners: Spell and Write Teaching Guides include: How to Use directions for teaching language Sample pacing guide to complete lessons and activities Teaching suggestions with writing graphic organizers and language journals Extension activities that include fun language games and writing activities Visual aids that include printable word lists and study cards for difficult spelling patterns

Foster your kindergartner's critical thinking skills and see confidence soar! Children are naturally inquisitive from infancy, yet creative and problem-solving skills need to be nurtured as children grow. Like reading and math skills, critical thinking skills require practice. The variety of fun and creative activities in this series will challenge your child to use higher-order thinking skills based on Bloom's Taxonomy. Every page provides a new and interesting activity that will help your child: Think outside the box and use higher-order thinking skills through open-ended questions and challenges Tap into his or her creativity with art projects and hands-on activities Become a better learner by practicing critical thinking skills in cross-curricular activities (based on science, math, social studies, and language arts content) The 100+ activities are organized around these kindergarten themes: Animals: Cats and Dogs; Insects Transportation: Bikes, Trikes, and Wagons; Cars, Trucks, and Buses Plants: Flowers; Trees Places: Oceans and Deserts; Mountains and Plains Kindergarten activities include tracing, counting, dot-to-dot, and drawings that involve critical thinking skills such as: Analyze Solve Identify Differentiate Create, and more! Plus, each page lists the critical thinking skill(s) so that you know what your child is practicing. Use Skill Sharpeners: Critical Thinking for enrichment at home and help your child become a confident problem solver! Includes answer key. Every Skill Sharpeners workbook now includes a free downloadable Teaching Guide! Skill Sharpeners: Critical Thinking Teaching Guides include: How to Use directions for teaching critical thinking skills Sample pacing guide to complete lessons and activities Teaching suggestions for learning to problem solve Extension activities that include journals, behavioral verbs, and additional discussion topics

Provide engaging math practice and see children’s math and problem-solving skills improve with Skill Sharpeners: Math activity books! The colorful theme-based activities create enjoyable learning experiences for children and improve their math fluency, number sense, and reasoning skills. Completely updated to reflect grade-level standards, the new Skill Sharpeners: Math books are ideal for enrichment, for review, and to help students master “must-know” skills such as: addition subtraction place value multiplication fractions geometry logical thinking algebra and more Each grade level incorporates the perfect amount of math skill practice and includes word problems that challenge children to apply their understanding. Engaging theme-based units capture children’s interest with colorful visuals to help them solve problems. Each title includes: Rigorous math skill practice that reflects current standards New themed units that present math practice in a fun, colorful format A downloadable teaching guide that provides teaching tips and support for struggling children A “Test Your Skills” page at the end of each unit that lets students review the skills practiced in that unit New math completion certificates (grades PreK–2) that give young children a sense of accomplishment All-new artwork that engages children with age-appropriate illustrations Skill Sharpeners: Math, grade 1 provides practice for the following skills: count within 100 add and subtract within 20 add and subtract two-digit numbers solve simple word problems compare two-digit numbers compose numbers with tens and ones count by 2s, 5s, and 10s write number words use addition strategies (regrouping) tell time to the hour and half-hour identify equal shares identify two- and three-dimensional shapes read a graph and represent data on a graph identify and extend patterns determine the value of coins measure length Each title includes an answer key. These activity books help children understand and master important math skills needed to form a strong math foundation and are ideal for at-home practice, homeschooling, and the classroom! Every Skill Sharpeners workbook now includes a free downloadable Teaching Guide! Skill Sharpeners: Math Teaching Guides include: How to Use directions for teaching math Sample pacing guide to complete lessons and activities Teaching suggestions for helping children learn in different modalities Extension activities that include math journals and problem solving Visual aids to help children understand difficult math strategies

Provide engaging math practice and see children’s math and problem-solving skills improve with Skill Sharpeners: Math activity books! The colorful theme-based activities create enjoyable learning experiences for children and improve their math fluency, number sense, and reasoning skills. Completely updated to reflect grade-level standards, the new Skill Sharpeners: Math books are ideal for enrichment, for review, and to help students master “must-know” skills such as: addition subtraction place value multiplication fractions geometry logical thinking algebra and more Each grade level incorporates the perfect amount of math skill practice and includes word problems that challenge children to apply their understanding. Engaging theme-based units capture children’s interest with colorful visuals to help them solve problems. Each title includes: Rigorous math skill practice that reflects current standards New themed units that present math practice in a fun, colorful format A downloadable teaching guide that provides teaching tips and support for struggling children A “Test Your Skills” page at the end of each unit that lets students review the skills practiced in that unit New math completion certificates (grades PreK–2) that give young children a sense of accomplishment All-new artwork that engages children with age-appropriate illustrations Skill Sharpeners: Math, grade 2 provides practice for the following skills: count within 1,000 add and subtract within 100 recognize the relationship between addition and subtraction identify hundreds, ten, and ones count by 1s and 2s within 1,000 compare and sequence three-digit numbers solve multi-step word problems tell time to the half-hour tell time to the nearest 5 minutes calculate amounts with coins and bills measure length using centimeters and inches divide shapes into equal shares read a bar graph identify attributes of two- and three-dimensional shapes Each title includes an answer key. These activity books help children understand and master important math skills needed to form a strong math foundation and are ideal for at-home practice, homeschooling, and the classroom! Every Skill Sharpeners workbook now includes a free downloadable Teaching Guide! Skill Sharpeners: Math Teaching Guides include: How to Use directions for teaching math Sample pacing guide to complete lessons and activities Teaching suggestions for helping children learn in different modalities Extension activities that include math journals and problem solving Visual aids to help children understand difficult math strategies3.

Provide engaging math practice and see children’s math and problem-solving skills improve with Skill Sharpeners: Math activity books! The colorful theme-based activities create enjoyable learning experiences for children and improve their math fluency, number sense, and reasoning skills. Completely updated to reflect grade-level standards, the new Skill Sharpeners: Math books are ideal for enrichment, for review, and to help students master “must-know” skills such as: addition subtraction place value multiplication fractions geometry logical thinking algebra and more Each grade level incorporates the perfect amount of math skill practice and includes word problems that challenge children to apply their understanding. Engaging theme-based units capture children’s interest with colorful visuals to help them solve problems. Each title includes: Rigorous math skill practice that reflects current standards New themed units that present math practice in a fun, colorful format A downloadable teaching guide that provides teaching tips and support for struggling children A “Test Your Skills” page at the end of each unit that lets students review the skills practiced in that unit All-new artwork that engages children with age-appropriate illustrations Skill Sharpeners: Math, grade 4 provides practice for the following skills: add, subtract, multiply, and divide multi-digit numbers divide with remainders add and subtract decimals compose and decompose numbers analyze and extend patterns time intervals logical thinking convert measurement estimate weight, length, capacity, and time round large numbers compare decimals compare and sequence numbers to 10,000 describe shapes by types of lines and angles find factors and multiples Each title includes an answer key. These activity books help children understand and master important math skills needed to form a strong math foundation and are ideal for at-home practice, homeschooling, and the classroom! Every Skill Sharpeners workbook now includes a free downloadable Teaching Guide! Skill Sharpeners: Math Teaching Guides include: How to Use directions for teaching math Sample pacing guide to complete lessons and activities Teaching suggestions for helping children learn in different modalities Extension activities that include math journals and problem solving Visual aids to help children understand difficult math strategies

Provide engaging math practice and see children’s math and problem-solving skills improve with Skill Sharpeners: Math activity books! The colorful theme-based activities create enjoyable learning experiences for children and improve their math fluency, number sense, and reasoning skills. Completely updated to reflect grade-level standards, the new Skill Sharpeners: Math books are ideal for enrichment, for review, and to help students master “must-know” skills such as: addition subtraction place value multiplication fractions geometry logical thinking algebra and more Each grade level incorporates the perfect amount of math skill practice and includes word problems that challenge children to apply their understanding. Engaging theme-based units capture children’s interest with colorful visuals to help them solve problems. Each title includes: Rigorous math skill practice that reflects current standards New themed units that present math practice in a fun, colorful format A downloadable teaching guide that provides teaching tips and support for struggling children A “Test Your Skills” page at the end of each unit that lets students review the skills practiced in that unit All-new artwork that engages children with age-appropriate illustrations Skill Sharpeners: Math, grade 5 provides practice for the following skills: add, subtract, multiply, and divide multi-digit numbers multiply by powers of 10 generate number patterns analyze, generate, and use number patterns determine perimeter, area, and volume graph points on a coordinate grid identify equivalent fractions add, subtract, multiply, and divide fractions, mixed numbers, and decimals use order of operations analyze three-dimensional figures Each title includes an answer key. These activity books help children understand and master important math skills needed to form a strong math foundation and are ideal for at-home practice, homeschooling, and the classroom! Every Skill Sharpeners workbook now includes a free downloadable Teaching Guide! Skill Sharpeners: Math Teaching Guides include: How to Use directions for teaching math Sample pacing guide to complete lessons and activities Teaching suggestions for helping children learn in different modalities Extension activities that include math journals and problem solving Visual aids to help children understand difficult math strategies

Provide engaging math practice and see children’s math and problem-solving skills improve with Skill Sharpeners: Math activity books! The colorful theme-based activities create enjoyable learning experiences for children and improve their math fluency, number sense, and reasoning skills. Completely updated to reflect grade-level standards, the new Skill Sharpeners: Math books are ideal for enrichment, for review, and to help students master “must-know” skills such as: addition subtraction place value multiplication fractions geometry logical thinking algebra and more Each title includes: Rigorous math skill practice that reflects current standards New themed units that present math practice in a colorful, fun format A downloadable teaching guide that provides teaching tips and support for struggling children A “Test Your Skills” page at the end of each unit that lets students review the skills practiced in that unit All-new artwork that engages children with age-appropriate illustrations Skill Sharpeners: Math, grade 6 provides practice for the following skills: use positive and negative numbers calculate and use rates and ratios solve equations with exponents and variables add, subtract, multiply, and divide fractions and mixed numbers add, subtract, multiply, and divide decimals calculate with percentages graph points on a coordinate grid calculate volume calculate surface area represent three-dimensional figures with nets read, create, and interpret bar, circle, and line graphs, and histograms find measures of center Each title includes an answer key. These activity books help children understand and master important math skills needed to form a strong math foundation and are ideal for at-home practice, homeschooling, and the classroom! Every Skill Sharpeners workbook now includes a free downloadable Teaching Guide! Skill Sharpeners: Math Teaching Guides include: How to Use directions for teaching math Sample pacing guide to complete lessons and activities Teaching suggestions for helping children learn in different modalities Extension activities that include math journals and problem solving Visual aids to help children understand difficult math strategies

Provide engaging math practice and see children’s math and problem-solving skills improve with Skill Sharpeners: Math activity books! The colorful theme-based activities create enjoyable learning experiences for children and improve their math fluency, number sense, and reasoning skills. Completely updated to reflect grade-level standards, the new Skill Sharpeners: Math books are ideal for enrichment, for review, and to help students master “must-know” skills such as: addition subtraction place value multiplication fractions geometry logical thinking algebra and more Each grade level incorporates the perfect amount of math skill practice and includes word problems that challenge children to apply their understanding. Engaging theme-based units capture children’s interest with colorful visuals to help them solve problems. Each title includes: Rigorous math skill practice that reflects current standards New themed units that present math practice in a fun, colorful format A downloadable teaching guide that provides teaching tips and support for struggling children A “Test Your Skills” page at the end of each unit that lets students review the skills practiced in that unit New math completion certificates (grades PreK–2) that give young children a sense of accomplishment All-new artwork that engages children with age-appropriate illustrations Skill Sharpeners: Math, grade K provides practice for the following skills: identifying numbers counting number order adding subtracting word problems counting by 2s geometric shapes graphing measuring comparing weight patterning fractions Each title includes an answer key. These activity books help children understand and master important math skills needed to form a strong math foundation and are ideal for at-home practice, homeschooling, and the classroom! Every Skill Sharpeners workbook now includes a free downloadable Teaching Guide! Skill Sharpeners: Math Teaching Guides include: How to Use directions for teaching math Sample pacing guide to complete lessons and activities Teaching suggestions for helping children learn in different modalities Extension activities that include math journals and problem solving Visual aids to help children understand difficult math strategies

Provide engaging math practice and see children’s math and problem-solving skills improve with Skill Sharpeners: Math activity books! The colorful theme-based activities create enjoyable learning experiences for children and improve their math fluency, number sense, and reasoning skills. Completely updated to reflect grade-level standards, the new Skill Sharpeners: Math books are ideal for enrichment, for review, and to help students master “must-know” skills such as: addition subtraction place value multiplication fractions geometry logical thinking algebra and more Each grade level incorporates the perfect amount of math skill practice and includes word problems that challenge children to apply their understanding. Engaging theme-based units capture children’s interest with colorful visuals to help them solve problems. Each title includes: Rigorous math skill practice that reflects current standards New themed units that present math practice in a fun, colorful format A downloadable teaching guide that provides teaching tips and support for struggling children A “Test Your Skills” page at the end of each unit that lets students review the skills practiced in that unit New math completion certificates (grades PreK–2) that give young children a sense of accomplishment All-new artwork that engages children with age-appropriate illustrations Skill Sharpeners: Math, grade PreK provides practice for the following skills: counting writing numbers counting in order subtracting adding one more patterning identifying geometric shapes identifying one half measuring Each title includes an answer key. These activity books help children understand and master important math skills needed to form a strong math foundation and are ideal for at-home practice, homeschooling, and the classroom! Every Skill Sharpeners workbook now includes a free downloadable Teaching Guide! Skill Sharpeners: Math Teaching Guides include: How to Use directions for teaching math Sample pacing guide to complete lessons and activities Teaching suggestions for helping children learn in different modalities Extension activities that include math journals and problem solving Visual aids to help children understand difficult math strategies

Engage children in solving real-world problems with Skill Sharpeners: STEAM. STEAM is an approach to project-based learning that uses science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics to engage children in empathizing, thinking critically, collaborating, and coming up with solutions to solve real-world problems. Skill Sharpeners: STEAM is where creativity meets academics. Each unit includes a fun hands-on STEAM project that encourages children to enjoy the journey of creating and sharing his or her solution to help create a better world. Skill Sharpeners: STEAM activity books for grade 1 are organized around 9 real-world topics related to the environment, the Earth, people and cultures, and social and emotional learning. Topics include themes such as: Trash STEAM task: Design and make a machine that will gather litter and help clean the community. Playground STEAM task: Make a model of inclusive playground equipment. Clean Water STEAM task: Create a water collector that filters water. Butterflies STEAM task: Make a butterfly feeder that attracts butterflies to a garden. Recess STEAM task: Make a game that uses music and movement. Each unit includes a grade-appropriate story or nonfiction reading article, a STEAM task to solve, and activities that provide an integrated approach to learning: Science: important concepts and vocabulary related to the unit’s theme Technology: models about how technology is applied in the real world Engineering: examples of engineering solutions in the world Art: creative solutions through art projects Math: math operations to figure out solutions Plus, each title includes a: Career spotlight that highlights specific careers related to the topic Supply list for each STEAM task Bonus STEAM puzzle Certificate of completion Parent guide with teaching tips Answer key Skill Sharpeners: STEAM creates entertaining and fun activities that get children thinking and learning without even realizing it. Every Skill Sharpeners workbook now includes a free downloadable Teaching Guide! Skill Sharpeners: STEAM Teaching Guides include: How to Use directions for approaching STEAM education Sample pacing guide to complete lessons and activities Teaching suggestions with STEAM rubric and graphic organizers Extension activities that include literature suggestions, virtual field trips, and discussion guides to deepen children’s connections and understanding

Engage children in solving real-world problems with Skill Sharpeners: STEAM. STEAM is an approach to project-based learning that uses science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics to engage children in empathizing, thinking critically, collaborating, and coming up with solutions to solve real-world problems. Skill Sharpeners: STEAM is where creativity meets academics. Each unit includes a fun hands-on STEAM project that encourages children to enjoy the journey of creating and sharing his or her solution to help create a better world. Skill Sharpeners: STEAM activity books for grade 2 are organized around 9 real-world topics related to the environment, the Earth, people and cultures, and social and emotional learning. Topics include themes such as: Safe Bike Lanes STEAM task: Design a safe bike lane. Cheer Up STEAM task: Create a song and dance to perform. School Supplies STEAM task: Record a fundraising video. Working Animals STEAM task: Make a handbook that teaches how to properly care for working animals. School Lunches STEAM task: Design a lunch menu poster with foods from different countries. Each unit includes a grade-appropriate story or nonfiction reading article, a STEAM task to solve, and activities that provide an integrated approach to learning: Science: important concepts and vocabulary related to the unit’s theme Technology: models about how technology is applied in the real world Engineering: examples of engineering solutions in the world Art: creative solutions through art projects Math: math operations to figure out solutions Plus, each title includes a: Career spotlight that highlights specific careers related to the topic Supply list for each STEAM task Bonus STEAM puzzle Certificate of completion Answer key Skill Sharpeners: STEAM creates entertaining and fun activities that get children thinking and learning without even realizing it. Every Skill Sharpeners workbook now includes a free downloadable Teaching Guide! Skill Sharpeners: STEAM Teaching Guides include: How to Use directions for approaching STEAM education Sample pacing guide to complete lessons and activities Teaching suggestions with STEAM rubric and graphic organizers Extension activities that include literature suggestions, virtual field trips, and discussion guides to deepen children’s connections and understanding