Kindergarten | Teacher Materials
Teacher Edition
Provides easy-to-follow instructional plans for each unit along with tips and activities that enhance learning.
- Letter Recognition is emphasized throughout Unit 1 to provide the necessary foundation for writing instruction.
- Phonics Skills form the core of writing instruction.
- Mechanics Mini-Lessons in each unit offer instruction and modeling of important print awareness skills.
- High-Frequency Word activities focus on authentic use of Kindergarten-level words as children write and complete sentences.
- Punctuation and Parts of Speech lessons within each unit are easy to present and offer children practice to advance their writing skills.
- Writing Projects in each unit provide opportunities for children to use newly learned skills by creating labels, lists, recipes, narratives, invitations, and poems.
- Word Activities contained on the CD-ROM provide additional hands-on and interactive skill practice for all units.
- Weekly Planning Charts conveniently outline learning objectives, core activities, and optional activities for extended learning.
To make planning even easier, the Online Lesson Planner provides seamless integration of your state standards.
Set of Six Teacher Read-Aloud Big Books
Offer a fun and captivating way to present important concepts such as phonics skills, writing modes, grammar and mechanics, and high-frequency words to the entire class. One Big Book for each unit. 14½" x 19"
CD-ROM for Kindergarten
Included in the Teacher Edition, this CD-ROM contains the following helpful resources:
- Home Connection letters in English and Spanish to keep families informed about and involved with children’s learning.
- Sing-Along Songs along with lyrics and hand motions to enhance auditory and kinesthetic learning.
- printable Alphabet Cards, Phonics Cards, Word Family Word Sort Cards, and High Frequency Word Cards to review important writing skills.
- Writing Project Templates to support independent writing.
Strategies for Writers Level A Poster Pack
Includes eight Writing Checklist posters that help children apply proper punctuation, identify subjects and predicates, and write complete sentences, plus a “Work with a Partner Checklist.”