Educational Toys By Subject
GeoVision Omega Reflector Telescope
This powerful 76mm reflector scope offers rugged portability and a trip to the distant stars for the avid young astronomer intent on detailed, deep-sky viewing. It boasts 3 all-glass eyepieces providing a range of magnification power from 35x to 300x! The 5x24mm optical finder scope and 76mm achromatic mirror offer amazing close-up views of the moon, planets, Milky Way, and beyond. Observe constellations, star clusters - even the Orion Nebula! The Omega Reflector comes with these high-quality components: heavy-duty, full-size adjustable tripod with accessory tray, standard 11?4" interchangeable eyepieces, a 3x Barlow lens, and an image erector for viewing terrestrial subjects.
Grades 3 and up.
Tomb of the Kings Floor Puzzle
The Tomb of Kings (100 piece) floor puzzle will capture the attention of the ancient in your home! This richly detailed, colorful floor puzzle is made of heavy duty cardboard that is 20% thicker than other puzzles. The easy to clean surface keeps this puzzle looking new. It's an educational and entertaining challenge for any child developing spatial and motor skills. Ages 6+
2' x 3'
Anatomy Apron
Washable vinyl apron pre-printed with outlines of the internal body organs, helps children learn the names and locations of the heart, liver, lungs, intestines, kidneys, and stomach. Colorful cutout organs attach with Velcro. Includes teacher's guide and reproducible activities.
Tri-Words
Can you think fast under pressure? With Tri-Words, students will have fun scrambling to sort out their 3-sided letter tiles into color-coded words. This fast-paced game packs a world of colorful, word-powered fun inside its compact tin case. And it's easy to play!
Each player draws 5 to 8 Tri-Tiles from the pile. Throw the Tri-Die to determine how many words to make from your tiles and the color that will give you the most points. The first player to finish flips the timer, putting the pressure on the other players.
1 to 6 players
GeoSafari Spin USA
Spin and play your way across the U.S.A!
Spin USA is the fast-paced, fun, effective way to sharpen U.S. geography skills! Players press the Spin USA Spin Timer, and then everyone races simultaneously to find their particular state before time runs out. This is a fun family game where everyone learns state locations and capitals.
Includes the 2-in-1 Spin Timer, 100 state and capital cards, 4 USA map game boards, and 28 pegs in 4 colors.
Spin Timer requires 3 AAA batteries (not included).
For 2 to 4 players. Grades 3 and up.
Place Value Dominoes
Turn students into place value wizards with these color-coded dominoes!
Set of 48 durable dominoes can be played at three levels of difficulty depending on the ability level of the students. Dominoes feature 2 to 5-digit numbers covering ones, tens, hundreds, and thousands places. Instruction booklet included.
Grades 2+
2-4 players
Spelling Bee - Level 1
Buzz around the bases and head to the honey hive with this ultimate vocabulary game
Vocabulary Builder
Words are the "weights" to this workout! A refreshing and truly enjoyable way to build vocabulary, this full-color board game takes learners on a "defining" mission. Players advance along the path by spinning the spinner and correctly defining words
The Five W's - Reading Level 4 - Activity Book
Terrific for reluctant readers!
Students are sure to enjoy the high-interest, factual newspaper articles featured in this book. Each article is presented in a realistic and appealing format complete with dateline and picture. Follow-up questions require the reader to respond to the "Five W's" - who, what, when, where, and why. A great way to boost comprehension skills! Reading levels are achieved through the use of controlled vocabulary, simple sentence structure, and appropriate illustrations.
Grades 4+
The Five W's - Reading Level 2 - Audio CD
The popular Five W's activity book is now even better with a new companion audio CD!
Professionally recorded - complete with sound effects and mood music - this CD brings the factual newspaper articles to life. The audio tracks follow each story's text word-for-word - including follow-up comprehension questions - making them ideal for auditory learners, struggling readers, and those with limited English skills.
Grades 4+
High-Interest Reading - Fascinating Creatures
This action-packed book is sure to capture and hold student interest while building essential reading skills. Each intriguing story is followed by step-by-step activities that improve reading comprehension, vocabulary, writing, and more! The truly high-interest topics and low reading levels make this book ideal for reluctant readers, those reading below grade level, and teachers who simply want to spice up their reading curriculum.
Grades 3 - Adult
High-Interest Reading - Hot Sports
This action-packed book is sure to capture and hold student interest while building essential reading skills. Each intriguing story is followed by step-by-step activities that improve reading comprehension, vocabulary, writing, and more! The truly high-interest topics and low reading levels make this book ideal for reluctant readers, those reading below grade level, and teachers who simply want to spice up their reading curriculum.
Grades 3 - Adult
High-Interest Reading - Cool Jobs
This action-packed book is sure to capture and hold student interest while building essential reading skills. Each intriguing story is followed by step-by-step activities that improve reading comprehension, vocabulary, writing, and more! The truly high-interest topics and low reading levels make this book ideal for reluctant readers, those reading below grade level, and teachers who simply want to spice up their reading curriculum.
Grades 3 - Adult
High-Interest Reading - Great Inventions
This action-packed book is sure to capture and hold student interest while building essential reading skills. Each intriguing story is followed by step-by-step activities that improve reading comprehension, vocabulary, writing, and more! The truly high-interest topics and low reading levels make this book ideal for reluctant readers, those reading below grade level, and teachers who simply want to spice up their reading curriculum.
Grades 3 - Adult
Labeling for Comprehension - Reading Level 4
Students read short, interesting descriptions of various objects, such as a camera or a flower, then demonstrate their understanding by labeling the accompanying diagram according to the description. An excellent way to build general knowledge, test comprehension, and teach an aspect of analysis -- the relationship of parts to the whole, and of the whole to its parts.
Grades 5-12
Labeling for Comprehension - Reading Level 5
Students read short, interesting descriptions of various objects, such as a camera or a flower, then demonstrate their understanding by labeling the accompanying diagram according to the description. An excellent way to build general knowledge, test comprehension, and teach an aspect of analysis -- the relationship of parts to the whole, and of the whole to its parts.
Grades 5-12
Blends Workbook
Take phonics up a notch!
This creatively illustrated book brings an understanding of blends home to children who are just beginning to learn to read. Image association is used to help children create words using blends. Tracing words further emphasizes the lessons. Coloring exercises using images that represent blend words offer children an artistic outlet.
In all, there are 32 different blend activities. Phonemic awareness is an essential component to reading success and this book gives students plenty of practice.
Grades K-1
Word Families - Book 1
More than 20 different Word Families terrific for building basic reading skills!
Designed so students can practice using common phonograms for easy recognition of sight words, this creatively illustrated book includes exercises for the following word families: ab, ad, ag, am, an, ap, at, ed, en, et, ew, id, ig, in, ip, it, og, op, ot, ug, un, ut.
Each of the 45 unique activities in the book is designed to teach a different word family - from a crossword that employs chAT and rAT to a word scramble lesson for hOG and lOG.
An extensive word list containing all the phonograms taught in this book is included for use with extended learning. Consider displaying an image of one of these words - say a cat - and asking students to write or illustrate as many "at" words as time allows.
Grades 1-3
Word Families - Book 2
More than 20 different Word Families terrific for building basic reading skills!
Designed so students can practice using common 3-letter phonograms for easy recognition of sight words, this creatively illustrated book includes exercises for the following word families: ack, amp, and, ang, ank, ash, ell, end, ent, ess, est, ick, ill, ing, ink, ump, unk, ush.
Each of the 45 unique activities in the book is designed to teach a different word family - from searching a word collage for and family words to a hidden message puzzle utilizing ill family words.
An extensive word list containing all the phonograms taught in this book is included for use with extended learning. Consider dividing the class into small circle groups. Using a ball, ask students to say or spell a word from a specified word family before passing the ball on to the next child.
Grades 1-3
Word Families - Book 3
More than 20 different Word Families terrific for building basic reading skills!
Designed so students can practice using common phonograms for easy recognition of sight words, this creatively illustrated book includes exercises for the following word families: ace, ade, ake, ame, ate, ave, ail, ain, eam , eat, ee, eed, eep, eet, ice, ide, ime, ine, ite, oat, oke, ore, ose.
Each of the 45 unique activities in this book is designed to teach a different word family - from a balloon image puzzle designed to create eam family words to a color-the-kite exercise for releasing ite family words.
An extensive word list containing all the phonograms taught in this book is included for use with extended learning. Consider using the words for a spelling list, sentence dictation, and "thought starters" for creative writing.
Grades 1-3
Context Clues - Grades 2-3
High-Interest Topics Boost Comprehension
Improve a child's reading and comprehension skills.
Using a variety of teaching tools, each of the 24 lessons found in this book highlights four to six words. After using the words to complete a short paragraph on subjects ranging from "earthworms" to "fingerprints," students are challenged with a second task. Following directions, they complete crossword puzzles, practice telling time, connect-the-dots, tackle word searches, and much more.
Grades 2-3
Context Clues - Grades 3-4
High-Interest Topics Boost Comprehension
Improve a child's reading and comprehension skills.
Using a variety of teaching tools, each of the 24 lesson found in this book highlights five to six words. After using the words to complete a short paragraph on subjects ranging from "how a ship model gets into a bottle" to "why spinning makes you dizzy," students are challenged with a second task. Following directions, they wander through mazes, complete crosswords, specifically color illustrations, identify states on a U.S. map, and much more.
Grades 3-4
Words that Rhyme - Grades 2-3
Rhyming made real.
Build phonemic awareness and vocabulary skills.
This illustrated workbook is packed with fun and creative activities designed to help students adequately learn, clearly identify, and creatively write rhyming words. Each of the 24 exercises included is unique.
- The Rhyming Crosswords provide clues: "It rhymes with hose. It is in the middle of your face."
- Color Rhymes give children an artistic way to identify rhyming pairs whether those word pairs are perched on balloons or stuffed into the cherries of a piece of pie.
- Picture Rhymes encourage students to match rhyming words with images. Below the picture of a Goat, for example, students are to place the words Float, Note, and Boat.
This book is a truly inviting way to further a child's rhyming skills.
Grades 2-3
Beginner Reading Program - Sample Set
Start beginning readers off right with this easy-to-use, practice-packed program. Ideal for use with students who:
- Are developing the ability to decode monosyllabic words with short or long vowels
- Are ready to read words in story format
- Need beginning sight word practice
- Are older and still need practice
With this super-value set you'll have:
- 10 student readers. Each book features a different vowel sound and direct picture/text correspondence. The whimsical, full-color illustrations are sure to appeal to any beginning reader regardless of age.
- 48-page reproducible activity book filled with beginning comprehension practice, short/long vowel stories, sight word activities, sentences for dictation, extended word lists, teacher guide, and answer key.
- 96 beginning sight word flash cards
Ages 4 and up.
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