Drawing on her 22 years of experience as a kindergarten teacher, Cindy Middendorf has compiled this amazing resource packed with research-based activities, lessons, and strategies to increase students’ oral language skills. She shares rhymes, chants, action stories, and songs that kids adore—and that hone phonemic awareness and build vocabulary. She demonstrates how to boost oral language use in centers, how to foster social skills through language, and how to encourage language development at home. Her differentiated approach and classroom-tested ideas will help every student in your classroom get ready to read. For use with Grades PreK–K.

Speaking of Oral Language Build vocabulary and oral language skills with this library of 360, full-color plastic cards divided among 15 different card sets, ideal for the early childhood and special needs environments. Illustrations of people, animals and objects as well as more abstract concepts can be used to build a multitude of matching, naming and sorting activities all with a language development base. Includes a 32-page instructional guide and compartmentalized box to store the library when not in use. Grades PreK — 3. The product referenced on this detail page is sold be 360/Pk.

Designed for English language learners with a basic foundation in listening, Developing Listening Skills uses topic-based listening passages to introduce high frequency vocabulary and phrases within natural contexts. The book includes 12 units, a variety of listening exercises, full-color illustrations, and quizzes for self-progress checks. Accompanying audio CDs for this book sold seperately.

This Sylvan Learning kit includes an incredible bonus coupon for $75 off your child’ s Skills Assessment® at a Sylvan Learning Center!The books, CDs, and other resources in this package all work together to teach the core building blocks of effective 3rd grade language skills. Concepts that are introduced in the workbooks are carried forward and reinforced in the chapter books and CD-ROM and audio CD games and activities. Your child will not only learn important skills but also gain the necessary confidence that will help inspire a lifelong love of learning. Why Sylvan Products WorkSylvan Learning Workbooks won a Honors Award from the National Parenting Publications Awards (NAPPA) as a top book series for children in the elementary-aged category. The NAPPA is the nation’s most... Less

Sylvan Learning kits include a bonus coupon for $75 off your child’s Skills Assessment® at a Sylvan Learning Center.The books, CDs, and other resources in this package all work together to teach the core building blocks of effective 4th grade language skills. Concepts that are introduced in the workbooks are carried forward and reinforced in the chapter books and CD-ROM and audio CD games and activities. Your child will not only learn important skills but also gain the necessary confidence that will help inspire a lifelong love of learning. Why Sylvan Products WorkSylvan Learning Workbooks won a Honors Award from the National Parenting Publications Awards (NAPPA) as a top book series for children in the elementary-aged category. The NAPPA is the nation’s most comprehensive awards program... Less

Working Mandarin for Beginners is designed to enable English-speaking business students and professionals with no prior knowledge of Chinese to develop the basic communication skills necessary for a business trip to China or another work environment in which Mandarin is spoken. Major features: • Twenty-four lessons, including five review lessons • Clear objectives for acquiring language skills, grammar, and cultural understanding • Lessons cover important basics such as introductions and greetings, counting, reserving a hotel room, taking public transportation, and asking for directions • Lessons cover business tasks such as coordinating and conducting meetings, selling products, and negotiating agreements -- all in Chinese • Lessons provide dialogues and vocabulary lists for reading and... Less

Interactions/Mosa ic Silver Edition is a fully- integrated, 18-book academic series. Language proficiencies are articulated across five ability levels (beginning through advanced) within each of the four language skill strands. Chapter themes articulate across the four skill strands to systematically recycle content, vocabulary, and grammar. New to the Silver Edition Teacher- approved, contemporary, full-color design - for Interactions Access and Interactions 1 and 2 reading and Listening/Speakin g - showcases compelling instructional photos to strengthen the educational experience. Up-to-date, engaging global content appeals to the sophisticated, academic audience for Interactions/Mosa ic. Enhanced focus on vocabulary building, test taking and... Less

The Four Point series is designed for English language learners whose primary goal is to succeed in an academic setting. The series covers the four academic skills of reading, writing, listening, and speaking while providing reinforcement and systematic recycling of key vocabulary and further exposure to grammar issues. In order to participate in academic settings, ELLs need focused activities to develop and then maintain their use of vocabulary and grammar. Each book in the series focuses heavily on vocabulary in particular, highlighting between 125-150 key vocabulary items including individual words, compound words, phrasal verbs, short phrases, idioms, metaphors, collocations, and longer set lexical phrases.   Each unit in Reading-Writing 2, Advanced, includes two reading passages on... Less

SquareTrade © AP6.0 Grades PreK-1 Builds visual, motor, and critical thinking skills for reading, writing, and math. Develops the child's recognition of letters, words, number, and similar/dissimila r objects. It also improves sequencing and visual memory skills. Designed specifically for shorter attention spans. No reading is required. Directions may be read aloud as needed. Each book includes eight progressively more challenging skill sections with pretests and post-tests to evaluate students

Interactions/Mosa ic Silver Edition is a fully- integrated, 18-book academic series. Language proficiencies are articulated across five ability levels (beginning through advanced) within each of the four language skill strands. Chapter themes articulate across the four skill strands to systematically recycle content, vocabulary, and grammar. New to the Silver Edition Teacher- approved, contemporary, full-color design - for Interactions Access and Interactions 1 and 2 reading and Listening/Speakin g - showcases compelling instructional photos to strengthen the educational experience. Up-to-date, engaging global content appeals to the sophisticated, academic audience for Interactions/Mosa ic. Enhanced focus on vocabulary building, test taking and... Less

The Magic of Drama is a complete drama course in one book. The Magic of Drama is a reproducible integrated oral skills textbook. The book is intended to be used by high school and college ESL students at the high intermediate to advanced levels. As a main or supplementary text, it can be used in a variety of classes, including: speaking and listening; oral communication skills for international teaching assistants; public speaking, drama; film or literature; any class in which drama, film,or literature is used as a medium for learning. The Magic of Drama uses movies, plays, songs, news, short stories, poetry, proverbs, props and pictures as resources for: activities, discussions, debates, interviews, impromptu speaking, improvisations, original dramas, video-taped performances, skills,... Less

Pimsleur Language Programs' goPimsleur Series gives you spoken and reading proficiency.  You will love the experience of acquiring the essential grammar and vocabulary of your new language, while learning to read with the ease and flexibility of a native speaker.  This natural method of language acquisition is what makes go Pimsleur programs so popular with people who truly want to learn to understand and communicate in a foreign language. Contents: 160-page go Pimsleur Reading Book,4 audio CDs with 8, 30-minute spoken language lessons,An MP3 CD with 3-1/2 hours of reading lessons, MP3 files of the 8, 30-minute spoken lessons (same as    above), and a PDF version of the go Pimsleur Reading Book,Bonus materials: A link to install Ultralingua's foreign language dictionary (a $29.95... Less

Northstar, now in its third edition, motivates students to succeed in their academic as well as personal language goals. For each of the five levels, the two strands — Reading and Writing and Listening and Speaking — provide a fully integrated approach for students and teachers.   What is Special about the Third Edition?    New Themes and Updated Content — presented in a variety of genres and in authentic materials — challenge and engage students intellectually. Enhanced Focus on Academic Skills, more purposeful integration of critical thinking, and an enhanced focus on academic skills such as inferencing, synthesizing, notetaking, and test taking help students develop strategies for success in the classroom and on standardized tests. A structured approach gives students... Less

This book is for parents and teachers who want to do more when it comes to their children's (students') language skills. This book contains 206 different activities, concentrating on different skills: spelling skills, reading skills, writing skills, speaking skills, and finally, listening skills. The activities can be adapted to the child's level or subject.

Quest Second Edition parallels and accelerates the process native-speaking students go through when they prepare for success in a variety of academic subjects. Quest helps students get "up to speed" in terms of both academic content and language skills. The four Listening and Speaking books in the Quest series contain listening and speaking strategies and practice activities centered on authentic recordings from "person on the street" interviews, social conversations, radio programs, and university lectures. Each student book unit focuses on a different area of university study anthropology, art, biology, business, ecology, economics, history, literature, psychology, and sociology. Each chapter contains five parts that blend listening and... Less

Northstar, now in its third edition, motivates students to succeed in their academic as well as personal language goals. For each of the five levels, the two strands -- Reading and Writing and Listening and Speaking -- provide a fully integrated approach for students and teachers. What is Special about the Third Edition? *New Themes and Updated Content -- presented in a variety of genres and in authentic materials -- challenge and engage students intellectually. *Enhanced Focus on Academic Skills, more purposeful integration of critical thinking, and an enhanced focus on academic skills such as inferencing, synthesizing, notetaking, and test taking help students develop strategies for success in the classroom and on standardized tests. * A structured approach gives students opportunities... Less

Incorporating the most successful theories of second language acquisition, "a vous!" offers both inductive and deductive grammar presentations, along with practical vocabulary and rich coverage of French and Francophone cultures. The five skills and the National Standards for Foreign Language Learning are integrated into each chapter, with special emphasis on cross-cultural comparisons.The "a vous!" program's innovative and comprehensive introduction to French language and culture, integrates the five skills-- listening, speaking, writing, reading, and culture--with the five senses. Students are encouraged to link an analytical approach to studying the French language with a personal, sensorial experience, much as they would encounter in the French-speaking countries of the world. They... Less

Expand kids' vocabularies with these special books that teach 200+ essential words in the context of charming stories! This unique program relies on the latest research— including age-perfect definitions, themed word lists, and hands-on activities—to stimulate learning and ensure retention. Includes a BIG teaching guide filled with easy lessons, fun worksheets, and reproducible versions of each storybook. A great way to help every child in your class become a better reader, writer, and speaker!The Set Contains these Titles:One of a Kind / all-about-me wordsDinner Time! / family wordsEmily and Mortimer / friendship wordsLittle Piggy's Big Day / neighborhood wordsBear Goes Shopping / shopping wordsSchool Rules/school wordsKit Visits Kat / transportation wordSafely Ever After / safety wordsI... Less

This hands-on resource provides teachers, coaches, and administrators with 36 research- based strategies that are proven to help students develop the necessary skills for academic language in reading, writing, listening, and speaking.  Englis h Language Learners, special needs students, and struggling readers will benefit from these literacy strategies that create academic success.  These practical and proven strategies fit in perfectly with an RTI Intervention Framework.Major topics and themes include: What is academic language and how does it support content area instruction? How academic language strategies support academic reading, writing, listening and speaking? How are English Language Learners and socio- economically students affected by their limited understanding of academic... Less

Tuning In offers intermediate students a unique opportunity to explore different listening genres from a variety of real-world sources. Authentic listening selections -- including commercials, folk songs, oral histories, and call-in radio shows -- provide a rich context for developing language skills. Click here to order the Audio CDs. Features *Engaging listening segments allow students to explore timeless themes such as love, volunteering, and childhood memories. *Pre-listening activities help focus students on the theme and vocabulary, while post-listening exercises provide practice with language functions, pronunciation, grammar, and critical thinking. *Listening for Inference activities encourage students to infer the speaker's meaning, listen for attitudes and feelings through the... Less

Advanced Reading Power, by Beatrice S. Mikulecky and Linda Jeffries, is a student-centered reading skills textbook based on a cognitive skills approach. Its four key sections, designed to be used concurrently, help advanced students master reading skills needed for academic success: Extensive Reading helps students to build reading fluency, increase comprehension, and broaden vocabulary. Vocabulary Building includes numerous strategies for learning vocabulary, including using context clues, analyzing word parts, and noticing collocations. Comprehension Skills teaches reading skills, such as making inferences, recognizing patterns of organization, and reading critically. Reading Faster features high-interest, nonfiction selections that help students improve their reading rate and... Less

Quest Second Edition parallels and accelerates the process native-speaking students go through when they prepare for success in a variety of academic subjects. Quest helps students get "up to speed" in terms of both academic content and language skills. The four Listening and Speaking books in the Quest series contain listening and speaking strategies and practice activities centered on authentic recordings from "person on the street" interviews, social conversations, radio programs, and university lectures. Each student book unit focuses on a different area of university study anthropology, art, biology, business, ecology, economics, history, literature, psychology, and sociology. Each chapter contains five parts that blend listening and... Less

"The Everything [registered] Intermediate Spanish Book with CD" helps readers learn Spanish for use in everyday life. Grammar and vocabulary lessons are presented through fun and practical realworld situations. The light-hearted tone and familiar scenarios encourage intermediate learners to build on the basics and communicate in Spanish effectively. "The Everything [registered] Intermediate Spanish Book with CD" features: pronunciation review; equivalents of the verb to be; question and answer formation; and strategies for lifetime learning. "The Everything [registered] Spanish" language guides together offer all the lessons, drills, and vocabulary needed to move with ease throughout the Spanish-speaking world!

Interactions/Mosa ic Silver Edition is a fully- integrated, 18-book academic series. Lanugage proficiencies are articulated across five ability levels (beginning through advanced) within each of the four language skill strands. Chapter themes articulate across the four skill strands to systematically recycle content, vocabulary, and grammar. New to the Silver Edition Teacher- approved, contemporary, full-color design - for Interactions Access and Interactions 1 and 2 reading and Listening/Speakin g - showcases compelling instructional photos to strengthen the educational experience. Up-to-date, engaging global content appeals to the sophisticated, academic audience for Interactions/Mosa ic. Enhanced focus on vocabulary building, test takingm and... Less

Language Smarts D Grade 3 can be used as a supplement, or a core resource to supplement in turn! Concentrating on the key skills needed to improve students' reading, writing, spelling, punctuation, grammar, and thinking skills, targeted, clear exercises will help students master third grade language arts. Specific topics taught include synonyms and antonyms, high frequency words, syllables, y as a vowel and consonant, alphabetization, conjunctions, simple and compound sentences, Editor in Chief exercises, possessive nouns, parts of speech, and more. 344 full-color, reproducible pages, softcover. Grade 3.

Quest Second Edition parallels and accelerates the process native-speaking students go through when they prepare for success in a variety of academic subjects. Quest helps students get "up to speed" in terms of both academic content and language skills.. . . . The four Listening and Speaking books in the Quest series contain listening and speaking strategies and practice activities centered on authentic recordings from "person on the street" interviews, social conversations, radio programs, and university lectures.. . . . Each student book unit focuses on a different area of university study anthropology, art, biology, business, ecology, economics, history, literature, psychology, and sociology.. . . . Each chapter contains five parts that blend listening and speaking skills... Less

Interactions/Mosa ic Silver Edition is a fully- integrated, 18-book academic series. Lanugage proficiencies are articulated across five ability levels (beginning through advanced) within each of the four language skill strands. Chapter themes articulate across the four skill strands to systematically recycle content, vocabulary, and grammar. New to the Silver Edition Teacher- approved, contemporary, full-color design - for Interactions Access and Interactions 1 and 2 reading and Listening/Speakin g - showcases compelling instructional photos to strengthen the educational experience. Up-to-date, engaging global content appeals to the sophisticated, academic audience for Interactions/Mosa ic. Enhanced focus on vocabulary building, test takingm and... Less

Elementary and middle school teachers must understand each component of language arts listening, speaking, reading, writing, thinking, viewing, and visually representing and be knowledgeable of phonics, children s literature, and sound assessment practices. Furthermore, it is vital for today s teachers to be aware of education goals mandated by policy makers at the national, state, and local levels and adhere to standards set forth by the International Reading Association. Equally important, teachers must be prepared to meet the needs of a diverse student population. This well-organized, comprehensive text offers a balanced approach to the teaching of language arts. Pamela Farris adroitly weaves the eclectic elements involved in the teaching process into a substantive, useful guide for... Less

100s of activities to aid the gifted student in developing research skills. The activities are differentiated to speak to the specific needs of individual gifted students, many of whom may already be independent thinkers and fluent learners. A research skills taxonomy checklist helps teachers manage student skill levels before they proceed with activities. Students use resources to complete the activities, including a dictionary, encyclopedia, atlas, almanac, and the Internet. The first of five sections offers activities to develop thinking skills to use context clues in critical reading. The second section provides practice with such research skills as deciding what resource to use to look up a map of Canada or another word for conservation. The final three sections provide appropriate... Less