How Do You Feel?
 Are you HAPPY or SAD? EXCITED or MAD? Helping students understand emotions can be a challenge. This unit contains 2 print books-each presenting 2 opposing emotions-and a variety of extension activities. Based on real-life scenarios, students are given the opportunity to explore how they might react in a variety of situations. A computer story uses digital photos to reinforce the concepts. LK-HDF $50
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All About Me
 Students explore the concept of "I am special" throughout the unit, which includes a simple autobiography that can be customized to your students' abilities. Older students show their "unique-ness" by using a simple job application to practice relaying personal information. This unit has 2 songboards - The one for younger children is about physical features (hair color, eye color, etc.). The songboard for older students reinforces that differences in the way we move, communicate, learn, and feel are part of what makes us special. LK-Me $50
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It's SENSational
 Students learn about their 5 senses through the activity of making Kool Aid. A sensory bag and BINGO game challenge students to use their senses to describe a variety of items through touch, sound, smell, and sight. The computer story uses simple animations to expand language concepts. LK-IS $40
| It's SENSational! Manipulative Kit
 Items with interesting textures, smells, sounds and tastes MK-S $5
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My Body LK+
 Major body parts and organs are highlighted in all parts of this unit. Students learn the function and location in the body of each part; worksheets provide opportunity for independent practice. Older students will enjoy the “Fun Facts” in the computer story (do you know how long your intestines are?). LK-MB $50
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My Body Manipulative Kit
 Skeleton, bone, transparent body with removable internal organs MK-MB $5
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Looking Good
 All activities in this unit address grooming concepts. Boardmaker book can be customized for younger or older students; choose the Classroom Suite story for either younger or older students. A grooming survey provides practice with counting and graphing skills. LK-LG $40
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Looking Good Manipulative Kit
 Comb, toothbrush, soap, nail file, washcloth
MK-G $5
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What Should I Wear?
 Rain, sun, wind, snow, clouds or fog....What should I wear? Concepts are introduced in the book and songboard. A follow-up Classroom Suite activity helps students practice matching the appropriate weather-related apparel to the forecast. This unit provides excellent support to daily calendar time. LK-WSW $40
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What Should I Wear? Manipulative Kit
 Includes mitten, sunglasses, spray bottle, flashlight, umbrella, freezer cubes, thermometer.
MK-We $5
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Mind Your Manners
 Do you remember to cover your mouth when you cough? Use a napkin to wipe your messy face? Talk with an inside voice? Learn good manners in the Boardmaker book, then review appropriate behavior in the computer story with Matt Manners and Randy Rude. A daily manners worksheet helps students track their success. LK-MYM $40
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Art for All
 Every child can create art and find pride in his/her work. Concepts addressed are art tools and how they are used, colors counting and graphing using M & Ms, and a songboard that has a different outcome each time it is used. Encourage and explore your student's creative side! LK-AA $40
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Music Mania
 The "Get Down" computer story introduces students to different types of music using sound clips. Play along with instruments you make. The songboard and extension activities use music to reinforce the concepts of loud and soft, fast and slow. What is YOUR favorite kind of music? LK-MM $40
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"By incorporating reading, music, recipes, writing and educationally focused games, our students are truly learning about grade appropriate content."
Val Donnan, Curriculum Lead, Gages Lake, IL |
