Give children playful opportunities to master the top 50 high-frequency words with "sight-word trees!" These systematic reproducibles give students plenty of practice with must-know sight words to improve their reading, writing, and spelling skills. A great way to get kids on target to meet the Foundational Skills for Reading outlined in the Common Core Standards!Give children playful opportunities to master the top 50 high-frequency words with this engaging collection of "sight-word trees!" These systematic reproducibles give students plenty of practice with must-know sight words to dramatically improve their reading, writing, and spelling skills. Perfect for homework and a great way to get kids on target to meet the Foundational Skills for Reading outlined in the Common Core Standards!

Kids will have fun filling up these adorable "word family trees" with words containing more than 50 must-know phonograms. Each reproducible activity page provides repeated practice in building words containing a target word family. Research shows that recognizing and using phonograms helps children develop phonemic awareness of rhyming words and improves decoding, spelling, and writing skills. Gives kids repeated practice with more than 50 different word families Kids practice reading and writing hundreds and hundreds of words Fun and engaging format is a surefire motivator Perfect for in-class use or homework!

Teach the top 40 sight words with these playful, no-prep packets starring adorable monster mascots! Just photocopy and they're ready to use-at every child's own pace. Each packet spirals through several sight word activities, so kids can really memorize them. Includes handy review and assessment tools. Perfect for independent learning in class or at home.

Fun, ready-to-go practice pages let kids trace, copy, manipulate, cut and past, and write each sight word on their own. Also includes games and extension activities.

Get ready for the newest installment of the New York Times Bestselling Biggest Ever series!It's the day after Thanksgiving, and Clayton and Desmond feel the chill in the air. The cool weather makes them think of Christmas . . . and Christmas makes them think of Christmas trees! Who'll find the biggest one?In the newest installment of this beloved, bestselling series, Clayton the town mouse and Desmond the country mouse team up to bring the spirit of Christmas to Mouseville-in a BIG way.

Presents advice to help young readers compose their own poems, including twelve points on the use of rhythm, rhyme, alliteration, similes, metaphors, Onomatopoeia, and several poetic forms.

Mike Sullivan loves his adopted city of San Francisco, and he loves trees. In The Trees of San Francisco he has combined his passions, offering a striking and handy compendium of botanical information, historical tidbits, cultivation hints, and more. Sullivan's introduction details the history of trees in the city, a fairly recent phenomenon. The text then piques the reader's interest with discussions of 71 city trees. Each tree is illustrated with a photograph--with its common and scientific names prominently displayed--and its specific location within San Francisco, along with other sites; frequently a close-up shot of the tree is included. Sprinkled throughout are 13 sidelights relating to trees; among the topics are the city's wild parrots and the trees they love; an overview of the objectives of the Friends of the Urban Forest; and discussions about the link between Australia's trees and those in the city, such as the eucalyptus. The second part of the book gets the reader up and about, walking the city to see its trees. Full-page color maps accompany the seven detailed tours, outlining the routes; interesting factoids are interspersed throughout the directions. A two-page color map of San Francisco then highlights 25 selected neighborhoods ideal for viewing trees, leading into a checklist of the neighborhoods and their trees.

Dear Kids, A long time ago, when you were little, Mom and I took you to where we wanted to build a house. . . . I remember there was one tree, however, that the three of you couldn’t stop staring at. . . . After the family spares him from the builders, Steve the tree quickly works his way into their lives. He holds their underwear when the dryer breaks down, he’s there when Adam and Lindsay get their first crushes, and he’s the centerpiece at their outdoor family parties. With a surprising lack of anthropomorphizing, this is a uniquely poignant celebration of fatherhood, families, love, and change.

Jumpstart reading success with this irresistible collection of 125 little books that introduce and reinforce the first 50 must-know sight words! Each set includes a sturdy storage box stocked with 5 copies of 25 delightful tales each presenting 2 high-frequency words in a predictable format. The companion teaching guide includes activities, reproducible practice pages, easy assessment forms and mini-book versions of all 25 tales. That's everything you need to help every child learn how to read and write these key words once and for all.

Easy-to-implement weekly sight word program that fits into any curriculum ???? Created by two teachers and classroom tested since 1998 with powerful results ???? Includes a step-by-step teaching guide with daily lesson plans, whole-group activities, individual practice pages, and weekly assessments ???? Features dozens of timesaving overhead transparencies ???? Sturdy, organized three-ring binder ???? Benefits students at all reading levels, including English Language Learners ???? Meets the language art standards