5 - 8 years. There will be times when you walk into a room and no one there is quite like you. There are many reasons to feel different. Maybe it's how you look or talk, or where you're from; maybe it's what you eat, or something just as random. It's not easy to take those first steps into a place where nobody really knows you yet, but somehow you do it. This book reminds us that we all feel like outsiders sometimes and how brave it is that we go forth anyway. And that sometimes, when we reach out… More »
Record daily reading minutes at the touch of a button. Features programmable countdown timer with alarm, cumulative timer of multi-session reading, digital clock and more. Battery is replaceable. Color may vary.
5 years & up. This big, bright set of 10 shapes invites students to explore geometry. Shapes have a common three-inch dimension to illustrate relationships between area, volume, shape, form and size. Plastic shapes include cone, sphere, hemisphere, cube, cylinder, rectangular prism, hexagonal prism, triangular prism, square pyramid and triangular pyramid. Activity guide included.
5 years & up. Introduce a variety of math practices to your children with these bright Two Color Dual Side Counters for Early Math Practice. These counters can be used for practicing counting, addition, subtraction, probability, estimation, and more! With the included teacher's guide, there are many opportunities for children to practice their basic math operations. This set also promotes color recognition, fine motor skills, and critical thinking. Set of 200 counters.
3 years & up. Create unique craft items with these brightly colored foam craft sticks. The sticks are flexible, easy to cut and glue. Each stick measures 6" x .75". 100 pieces in assorted colors.
3 years & up. Provide a platform for learning and creativity with Write-On Wipe-Off Blocks. These cube-shaped blocks have a dry-erase board on each side (6 boards altogether) where children can write, draw, or do anything else they can imagine. Teachers can also use them for educational purposes such as letter and number practice. Every block has manifold possibilities! Each block measures 3" x 3" x 3".
Grades PreK & up. Twice the dice! Use these double dice to reinforce number concepts, counting, operations and probability. Size makes them great for class demonstration and collaboration. Brightly colored dice come in sturdy storage bucket. Exterior cubes measure 1.25" square. Set of 12 dice.
Grades 1 & up. Spark brainstorming and imagination with these writing prompt cubes. Students can use cubes in both creative storytelling and nonfiction writing activities. With different writing prompts on each side (36 prompts total), foam cubes offer a variety of ideas for individual or group writing projects. Cubes wipe clean and are quiet when rolled--perfect for centers. Activity guide included. Cubes measure 1.625".
6 years & up. Rainbow Fraction® tiles make understanding fractions easier. With these color-coded tiles, students can manipulate parts of a whole to see how they relate to each other. Students will begin to make mathematical connections when they see that red always equals 1, yellow equals 0.25 and so on. Included: 51 Rainbow Fraction® Tiles that depict wholes, halves, thirds, fourths, fifths, sixths, eighths, tenths, and twelfths, Plastic tray and 2 sheets of stickers, and a Teacher's guide.
Grades K - 5. Reinforcement at home is proven to speed up a child's learning. These home literacy cards are great to use during parent conferences and can be used with any children's book. Once parents understand the fluency strategies that will help their children read, learning can be extended beyond the classroom. Each card is 5.5" X 9.75." Pack of 10. English.
5 years & up. Bring outer space to the classroom with this Solar System Giant Magnetic Pieces for Visualizing the Planets. Children will love being able to visualize the solar system up close. This colorful, detailed magnet set includes planets, the Sun, Earth's moon, asteroid belt, and an activity guide. Pieces are great for use on the whiteboard. Sun measures 10" diameter. 12 peices.
6 years & up. This simple and easy to use kit is a great way to show children how germs spread and teach them proper hand washing techniques to help prevent it. Kit includes guide, glow powder and blacklight. Requires 3 AAA batteries, not included.
5 years & up. Students can practice simple subtraction with these Power Pen math cards. They will be able to use the Power Pen (sold separately) for self-checking independent practice. The math cards can also be used in pairs or as a teacher led flash card activity. Each set includes 53 double-sided math cards.
Grades 1 & up. Spark discussions on the first day and beyond. Colorful cubes feature 36 engaging questions about student experiences and perspectives, including: What are you most proud of? Who is the bravest person you know? and What foods do you like? Use in presenting character development activities; brainstorming before writing; and building oral language, social, and listening skills. Also supports fluency in ELLs and students with speech impairments. Includes activity guide. Soft foam… More »
3 years & up. These colorful, child-sized pointers are great for focusing attention and keeping students engaged in read-aloud or independent activities. Use for "reading the room", chart reading, or shared reading "big book" activities. Set includes three 15" pointers.
4 years & up. Design a desert landscape with included gravel, sand, and boulder. Complete with a variety of cacti and succulents including the Giant Sagauro, Pincushion Cactus, Golden Barrel Cactus, Joshua Tree, Century Plant, and more. Easy-to-grow plants will start sprouting in a week and will last for years. Includes growing instructions and care information. Hothouse measures 9"L x 4.5"W x 6"H. Made in the USA.
Fill your home or classroom with affirmation, support, and joy! This sunshine-inspired message maker enables adults to record short messages for the children in their care. The messages can be anything from reminders to encouragement, and they are a great way to remind children that you are with them and that you support them.
Grades 2 - 8. The Platform Scale is the perfect tool for students to learn how to read a scale. It has an easy-to-read display which shows results in both customary and metric systems with a 5 kg/11 lb. capacity. Students can estimate, measure and calculate weights of liquids and solids, as well as, weigh and compare more than and less than concepts. Scale includes removable pan. Cubes shown are not included.
4 years & up. Fill your home or classroom with affirmation, support, and joy. These two message makers enable adults and children to record short messages to be used in a variety of settings, both at home and at school. The buttons can be used to record instructions, which can be used to give guidance during independent or group activities in learning centers or stations where students rotate through different tasks. The Message Makers can also be used for non-verbal or special needs students… More »
Grades K - 2. Enhance early grammar and reading skills with sturdy, interlocking cards that cover parts of speech, capital letters, punctuation, building sentences, and more. Tailor activities to different learning levels. Includes grammatically color-coded cards (55 word, 4 punctuation, and 27 photo cards), game ideas, sample sentences, and teaching suggestions. Supports NCTE and NAEYC standards.
Fill your home or classroom with affirmation, support, and joy! Inspired by the classic speech bubble image, this message maker enables adults to record short messages for the children in their care. The messages can be anything from reminders to encouragement, and they are a great way to remind children that you are with them and that you support them.
6 years & up. Discover the world and the United States with these floor puzzles. Helps children understand where they live in relationship to the size of their state and the world. Great for introducing Social Studies. World puzzle has 33 pieces and USA puzzle has 51 pieces. Each puzzle measures 24" x 36".
Grades K - 3. Teach counting, sorting, place value, and grouping with this heavy-duty chart. Includes a set of 20 double-sided number cards, 3 double-sided title cards, 200 blue plastic counting straws, pockets to store everything, and an activity guide. Measures 13"W x 18"H.