I am Abraham Lincoln


Book Description

Each picture book in this series is a biography of an American hero, told in a simple, conversational, vivacious way, and always focusing on a character trait that made the person heroic. (Cover may vary) The heros are depicted as children throughout, telling their life stories in first-person present tense, which keeps the books playful and accessible to young children. This book spotlights Abraham Lincoln who always spoke his mind and was unafraid to speak for others.This friendly, fun biography series inspired the PBS Kids TV show Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum. One great role model at a time, these books encourage kids to dream big. Included in each book are: • A timeline of key events in the hero’s history • Photos that bring the story more fully to life • Comic-book-style illustrations that are irresistibly adorable • Childhood moments that influenced the hero • Facts that make great conversation-starters • A virtue this person embodies: Abraham Lincoln's compassion made him a great leader. You’ll want to collect each book in this dynamic, informative series!




Patriotic Puzzlers


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Reproducible word games highlight American holidays, symbols, monuments, and ideals while strengthening skills in vocabulary, reading, and history.




Valentine's Day Puzzles and Activities (3–5)


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This activity makes learning about Valentine's Day fun and engaging. This lesson is filled with ready-to-use reproducibles, fun facts, puzzles, crafts, and more. Turn holidays and cultural celebrations into learning experiences for your students.




Lincoln's Birthday Puzzles and Activities (3–5)


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This activity makes learning about Lincoln's Birthday fun and engaging. This lesson is filled with ready-to-use reproducibles, fun facts, puzzles, crafts, and more. Turn holidays and cultural celebrations into learning experiences for your students.




Primary Algebra


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Grok patterns of smiley faces. Crank answers out of a "function machine." Solve Sudoku puzzles and "math jokes" (riddles students answer by solving problems). Balance a scale so the dominoes on one side match the dominoes on the other side. Correlated to NCTM and Common Core standards, hands-on activities and concrete manipulatives help students learn how to generalize math problems by using variables, seeing patterns and functions in concrete ways, and grasping the concept of equivalence (accomplished by the metaphor of balancing scales). The teacher book offers teaching procedures and reproducible worksheets; the student book conveniently binds one student's worksheets together. Grades K-5. Illustrated. Good Year Books. 139 pages. 2011 revised edition.







Glenn's Games


Book Description

Glenn Seymour always led an active life with his large family, his work delivering mail, his garden and other hobbies. When he moved to Country Terrace Senior Living Apartments at the age of 90 his eyesight was failing and walking was growing more difficult. Glenn believed in keeping as active as possible so he joined the exercise class and participated in all of the activities Country Terrace offered. He was delighted in making up these games to keep his own mind active and to share with the other residents. He was still making up games when he passed away a few months before his 99th birthday. Enjoy these games and see if your mind is as sharp as Glenn’s was.




The Giant Encyclopedia of Monthly Activities for Children 3 to 6


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A collection of over 600 activities for the primary classroom that provides creative ideas for all topics across the curriculum that helps to develop both literacy and imaginative play.







Recreation


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