Shows teachers how and why they should bring play into the classroom to make learning meaningful, relevant, and fun. Research studies show that all students—young and old, rich and poor, urban and rural—benefit immensely from classrooms filled with art, creativity, and laughter. Fun, playfulness, creative thinking, and individual expression reinforce positive experiences, which in turn l…
Joey Pigza can't sit still. He can't pay attention, he can't follow the rules, and he can't help it -- especially when his meds aren't working. Joey's had problems ever since he was born, problems just like his dad and grandma have. And whether he's wreaking havoc on a class trip or swallowing his house key, Joey's problems are getting worse. In fact, his behavior is so off the wall that his te…
An interactive approach which introduces the concept of force as something that pushes or pulls and includes a discussion of such forces as gravity, wind, magnetism, weight, and water.
New Star Science contains flexible unit packs from Foundation through to Year 6 with all the resources you need to teach Primary Science as you choose or in line with the QCA Scheme of Work. And with new Assessing Pupils' Progress support and BBC Active software, it's the most comprehensive yet flexible science resource in the UK.
Based on Pratt-Serafinis picture book favorite for rain forest study, A Walk in the Rainforest, this guide includes lessons about habitat, interdependency of species, the rain forest water cycle, native peoples, oxygen generation, and much more.
The natural world holds secrets under every rock and around every tree. If you've ever wondered what life is like through a microscope, telescope, or with the naked eye--you'll love this book! You will: Run with the antelope across the American plains and learn about the food chain. Climb with a monkey to the highest tree in the rainforest and discover how photosynthesis keeps leaves green…
Stop summer slide! Stay summer smart! For kids who just finished 3rd grade, this Common Core–aligned workbook will get you back-to-school ready for 4th grade, with hundreds of fun activities, exercises, and games. Learn all summer long with this personalized, interactive quest! Begin with a map that guides you through a workbook jam-packed with activities based on parts of speech, writing…