Vocabulary Lists and Activities for the PreK-2 Classroom

Vocabulary Lists and Activities for the PreK-2 Classroom
Author: Susan E. Israel
Publisher: Corwin Press
Total Pages: 145
Release: 2008-07-17
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1452280517

"Israel offers an organized resource for teaching vocabulary and provides word lists, literature connections and extensions, journal prompts, and additional resources for teachers. The book′s organization allows a teacher to pick and choose where to start and what to include." —Anita Barnes, Literacy and Math Specialist Second Street School, Frankfort, KY "A valuable resource for teachers who want to increase their students′ vocabulary." —Gustava Cooper-Baker, Principal Sanford B. Ladd Elementary School, Kansas City, MO Engage young children with this creative and strategic approach for building early literacy skills! Helping PreK and primary-grade educators improve young students′ oral language and build strong reading and writing skills, this practical resource is the ideal tool for planning literacy instruction based on the National Reading Panel′s recommendations for vocabulary development. Unique in its thematic approach to developing students′ vocabulary, this book provides word lists, literature selections, and teaching strategies for building young learners′ vocabulary and comprehension skills. Based on original research conducted by Susan E. Israel and Edward B. Fry, the lists are comprised of words used frequently by children in their writing, as well as additional words to enhance learning. Each thematic chapter offers: Literacy integrations for reading and writing in the classroom Writing prompts to integrate with journal activities Read-aloud suggestions from children′s literature Think-alouds to enhance vocabulary Vocabulary Lists and Activities for the PreK–2 Classroom not only fills a gap in the field of reading and writing instruction but also provides a wealth of activities and vocabulary words organized around topics appropriate for primary students.

Bringing Up Bookmonsters: The Joyful Way to Turn Your Child into a Fearless, Ravenous Reader

Bringing Up Bookmonsters: The Joyful Way to Turn Your Child into a Fearless, Ravenous Reader
Author: Amber Ankowski
Publisher: The Experiment, LLC
Total Pages: 225
Release: 2021-05-11
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 1615195874

The no-stress, ferociously fun way to raise a kid who loves to read—complete with reading recommendations and activities to inspire! Teaching your child to read is monstrously important, and there’s no better way to do it than with everyday opportunities for laughter and play. Bringing Up Bookmonsters is full of fun ways to build literacy at home—no flashcards or timers required! Feed your budding bookmonster’s brain as you: Turn storytime into playtime to build comprehension. Get giggling with games and jokes that reinforce spelling. Converse at family meals with varied vocabulary. Satisfy your bookmonster’s cravings with books they are sure to devour! These tips and many more make it easy to help your child develop an insatiable appetite for reading—and have a tremendously good time doing it!

Miss Sadie McGee who Lived in a Tree

Miss Sadie McGee who Lived in a Tree
Author: Mark Kimball Moulton
Publisher: Ideals Publications
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2006
Genre: Coasts
ISBN: 9780824951528

Many people wonder why Sadie McGee lives in a tree overlooking the sea, but only one person knows the truth.

World Almanac and Encyclopedia

World Almanac and Encyclopedia
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 944
Release: 1908
Genre: Almanacs, American
ISBN:

Lists news events, population figures, and miscellaneous data of an historic, economic, scientific and social nature.