Bring creativity into the classroom using Everyday Art for the Classroom Teacher for grades 4 and up! This 144-page resource features short, easy activities designed for a busy classroom. The book includes more than 110 seasonal arts-and-crafts projects and activities, and most of the projects require only standard school supplies. Projects include creating class election tags, a color wheel, a dreidel, holiday tetrahedrons, and stained glass butterflies. This book is a perfect addition to any hands-on class.

TEACH YOUR STUDENTS TO READ WITH PRECISION AND INSIGHT The world we are preparing our students to succeed in is one bound together by words and phrases. Our students learn their literature, history, math, science, or art via a firm foundation of strong reading skills. When we teach students to read with precision, rigor, and insight, we are truly handing over the key to the kingdom. Of all the subjects we teach reading is first among equals. Grounded in advice from effective classrooms nationwide, enhanced with more than 40 video clips, Reading Reconsidered takes you into the trenches with actionable guidance from real-life educators and instructional champions. The authors address the anxiety-inducing world of Common Core State Standards, distilling from those standards four key ideas that help hone teaching practices both generally and in preparation for assessments. This 'Core of the Core' comprises the first half of the book and instructs educators on how to teach students to: read harder texts, 'closely read' texts rigorously and intentionally, read nonfiction more effectively, and write more effectively in direct response to texts. The second half of Reading Reconsidered reinforces these principles, coupling them with the 'fundamentals' of reading instruction—a host of techniques and subject specific tools to reconsider how teachers approach such essential topics as vocabulary, interactive reading, and student autonomy. Reading Reconsidered breaks an overly broad issue into clear, easy-to-implement approaches. Filled with practical tools, including: 44 video clips of exemplar teachers demonstrating the techniques and principles in their classrooms (note: for online access of this content, please visit my.teachlikeachampion.com) Recommended book lists Downloadable tips and templates on key topics like reading nonfiction, vocabulary instruction, and literary terms and definitions. Reading Reconsidered provides the framework necessary for teachers to ensure that students forge futures as lifelong readers.

This comprehensive classroom supplement brings Algebra to life! Topics covered include the real number system, variables, polynomials, equations, exponents, radicals, roots, quadratic equations, and more. Information is presented in captivating reading passages and reinforced through a variety of reproducible activities such as quizzes and fill-in-the-blanks. Complete answer keys are also included. --Mark Twain Media Publishing Company specializes in providing captivating, supplemental books and decorative resources to complement middle- and upper-grade classrooms. Designed by leading educators, the product line covers a range of subjects including mathematics, sciences, language arts, social studies, history, government, fine arts, and character. Mark Twain Media also provides innovative classroom solutions for bulletin boards and interactive whiteboards. Since 1977, Mark Twain Media has remained a reliable source for a wide variety of engaging classroom resources. -

Take students in grades 5 and up on a field trip without leaving the classroom using World Geography Puzzles! In this 80-page book, students explore the five themes of geography and the world continents with crosswords, word searches, word scrambles, decoding, hidden messages, and last letter/first letter puzzles. The activities reinforce vocabulary and concepts of location, human-environment interaction, movement, and regions. Activities for each continent highlight cities, physical features, cultures, and ideas.

Bring history to life for students in grades 5 and up using Explorers of the New World! This 64-page book focuses on the journey that led to the beginning of American history. The book covers explorers such as Vasco de Gama, Christopher Columbus, Hernando Cortés, Ferdinand Magellan, Jacques Cartier, and Hernando de Soto. It includes reproducible activities, questions, biographies, discussions, time lines, biographical sketches, puzzles, and a complete answer key.

Bring history to life for students in grades 4–7 with World War II and the Post-War Years! This 64-page book covers topics such as the rise of dictators, Pearl Harbor, victory gardens, Rosie the Riveter, D-day, Anne Frank, Iwo Jima, and the Korean War. It enables students to explore American history through fun activities, such as word searches, fact-or-opinion questions, and creative writing. The book also includes answer keys, time lines, and suggested reading lists.

Foster a love of language with students in grades 4 and up using Jumpstarters for Abbreviations: Short Daily Warm-Ups for the Classroom! This 48-page resource helps students gain an understanding of abbreviations, such as forms of address, days, months, acronyms, and postal abbreviations. It includes five warm-ups per reproducible page, answer keys, and suggestions for use.

Guide students in grades 4 and up through the government using Jumpstarters for the U.S. Government: Short Daily Warm-Ups for the Classroom! This 48-page resource covers the historical, functional, and even theoretical aspects of the government. It includes five warm-ups per reproducible page, answer keys, and suggestions for use.

Connect students in grades 4 and up with science using Mysteries: A Journey Around the World. This 48-page book challenges students to investigate further with this collection of science-confounding mysteries. The book includes multidisciplinary topics and activities that develop research skills and higher-level thinking. It is suitable for group and independent study, library research, curriculum enhancement, and homework enrichment. The book includes a list of related topics for each mystery.

Take students in grades 4–6 on a field trip without leaving the classroom using Wonders: A Journey Around the World! This 48-page book explores the various wonders of the world, including ancient, animal, art, modern, monumental, and natural wonders. Brief quotes and summaries capture students' interest, and reproducible activities meet a variety of student learning styles. The book is perfect for small and large groups or to enrich homework assignments.