Language and Literacy Resources

3 years & up. Write or draw, then wipe it away without a trace. These 5" x 7" marker boards are perfect for reading or writing centers. Set of 5 boards.

Grades 1 & up. Help your students concentrate on what they read by adding a bit of surprise to the lesson. Students answer the questions before reading (red cubes), during reading (blue cubes) and after reading (green cubes). Can make for a lively discussion. Each cube measures 1.625" x 1.625". Set of 6 cubes total.

3 years & up. Use these American Sign Language Alphabet Cards to familiarize children with the alphabet, beginning sounds, and the ASL manual alphabet. Each card features a letter of the alphabet and real photo on one side and a photograph of the ASL sign on the other. For a fun collaborative activity, go over the cards with your class and have everyone practice together. 26 cards included. Measures 6"L x 8"W.

Grades K & up. The lightweight Mini Dry Erase Answer Paddles feature a rounded shape, easy grip handle, and a chip-resistant hardboard backing. These dry erase paddles are easy to use and wipe clean to erase. Ideal for monitoring student understanding at a glance and promoting class engagement. Dry erase panel is on one side only. Each paddle measures 5" x 9". Included: 12 Mini Dry Erase Answer Paddles.

This full-color illustrated poster addresses parents' and teachers' concerns about children's reading readiness and progress. Includes milestones and warning signs indicating that children might be at risk for reading challenges from birth through age six. By tracking children with this simple map, parents can be sure their children are keeping up with their peers, and intercede if they begin to notice warning signs. Available in English and Spanish. Set of 20 maps.

4 years & up. Explore the classic game of Monopoly with a twist! Monopoly Discover includes two levels of play with a double-sided game board. One side focuses on counting and matching, recommended for ages 4 to 5 years. The second side of the board focuses on advanced play, including reading and simple math for ages 6 years & up. Each level includes its own set of Monopoly money and cards appropriate for that level. Includes: 2-sided game board, 6 tokens, 6 Character cards, 16 Title Deed… More »

Grades 1 & up. Students will gobble up handfuls of fun as they recognize and read aloud sight words. Fast-paced game play is great for improving fluency. Includes 100 die-cut popcorn cards (92 sight words and 8 POP cards) in box with engaging graphics. Measures 3"L x 3"W x 6"H. For 2-4 players.

8 years & up. Put letters together, build words, add up your points and win! This classic game features the classic Scrabble® equipment for a big-time word-on-word showdown. Do you see a word your opponent hasn't seen? A double or triple letter or word space that will let you earn big points? Could the luck of the draw win you the game? Use your letters to score points and challenge your family and friends. It's your word against theirs! Includes 1 gameboard, 100 wooden letter tiles, 4 tile… More »

PreK & up. These colorful, student-sized pointers are great for focusing attention and keeping students engaged in read-aloud or independent activities. Use for "reading the room", chart reading, or shared reading "big book" activities. Set includes three 15" pointers.

PreK - Grade 2. A step-by-step, book-by-book program that guides children through the early stages of reading. Each book, carefully evaluated by a reading specialist to correlate with the Guided Reading Levels, is leveled to address the early stages of a child's reading development. Inside each box set you'll find 75 eight-page storybooks (5 copies of 15 titles) on topics children love, which makes them perfect for group learning. Also includes a 4-page mini-teaching guide and storage box.

Record daily reading minutes at the touch of a button. Features programmable countdown timer with alarm, cumulative timer of multi-session reading, digital clock and more. Battery is replaceable. Color may vary.

6 years & up. A unique version of this classic game. A special hangman revealer will keep track of where each player is. Includes 2 game modules, 84 game pegs, 144 letter plates and rules. 2 players

4 years & up. Learning and recognizing capital letters will become a fun activity with these Lacing Manuscript Letter Beads & Chenille Stems! Each chunky, brightly colored, basic letter bead contains an extra large hole at the side for easy stringing. String together the alphabet, sight words, names and places. Use in arts and crafts projects. The collection of letters features more of commonly used letters and less of those not so common. With 288 in the set, there are plenty for lots of… More »

PreK - 2. Make learning truly hands-on with this phonics pebble set, ideal for introducing letters and their sounds! Develop letter recognition, word-building, and blending skills with these tactile pebbles. Cast from a unique stone mix, these durable pebbles are ideal for use inside and out. Includes 64 pebbles covering 44 phonemes. Teacher guide included. Each pebble sized at 1.5" each.

This ream of 500 sheets of bright white 8.5" x 11" practice ruled paper has printed 0.625" ruling on both sides, 0.313" dotted midline and descender space, red base line, and blue headline. Conforms to: D'Nealian™ grade K and Zaner-Bloser™ grade 1.

18 months & up. The Baby Monster is full of personality and ready to help children cope with their anxiety and fears. It features a huge mouth with an air-filled squeaker full of different sounds. Children can write or draw their troubles on a piece of paper and feed it to the Baby Monster--he can hold on to their worries for them! Hand wash using mild soap and water, air dry. Measures 13"H x 8"W 8"D.

Grades K - 5. Reinforcement at home is proven to speed up a child's learning. These home literacy cards are great to use during parent conferences and can be used with any children's book. Once parents understand the comprehension strategies that will help their children read, learning can be extended beyond the classroom. Each card is 5.5" X 9.75." Pack of 10. English.

4 years & up. These Lacing Lower Case Letter Beads & Chenille Stems may be the best tool in teaching lower case letter recognition! Each chunky, brightly colored, basic letter bead contains an extra large hole at the side for easy stringing. String together the alphabet, sight words, names and places. Use in arts and crafts projects. The collection of letters features more of commonly used letters and less of those not so common. With 288 in the set, there are plenty for lots of activities.… More »

Grades K - 5. Reinforcement at home is proven to speed up a child's learning. These Home Literacy Cards are great to use during parent conferences and can be used with any children's book. Once parents understand the fluency strategies that will help their children read, learning can be extended beyond the classroom. Each card is 5.5" X 9.75." Set of 10. English.

PreK - Grade 1. Jumpstart reading success with this collection of 125 little books that introduce and reinforce the first 50 must know sight words. Each set includes a sturdy storage box fill with 5 copies of 25 delightful tales along with a 128 page teaching guide. Paperback.

The Language Builder Picture Noun Card set is a tremendous tool for teaching key language concepts to preschool age children; children and adults with autism, developmental delay, or speech/language delay; or to anyone first learning or re-learning basic language skills. This 350 card set includes stunning, child-pleasing, bright, photographic images from nine basic categories (animals, foods, vehicles, furniture, clothing, toys, everyday objects, shapes, and colors). This is the only flashcard… More »

Grades K - 5. Reinforcement at home is proven to speed up a child's learning. These home literacy cards are great to use during parent conferences and can be used with any children's book. Once parents understand the vocabulary strategies that will help their children read, learning can be extended beyond the classroom. Each card is 5.5" X 9.75." Set of 10. English.

3 years & up. Learning and fun all in one! These Write on - Wipe off Blocks have white board panels on each side that can be written on with dry erase markers and then wiped away. Children can create their own educational games by drawing pictures, letters, words, phrases, or numbers. Each block measures 3" x 3" x 3". Includes: 4 Foam Blocks and 1 Dry Erase Marker.

8 - 11 years. This award-winning book contains over 13,000 main entries and more than 1,000 full-color photographs and drawings. 26-page appendix including separate thesaurus, phonics and spelling, measurement, and geography sections.