Mastery-based 5th grade spelling workbook that combines the latest research on how children learn to spell with all the strengths of traditional programs. Daily activities motivate visual, auditory, tactile,and multi-faceted learners, with themes built around a weekly Scripture verse. Lessons focus on 20 base words per week. (NOTE: Teacher guidebook is essential for use with this curriculum).

A book for anyone teaching English spelling, particularly those working with English language learners. This essential manual answers three challenging questions about teaching spelling: Why is there a problem with teaching and learning spelling? What can be done about it? How can this be accomplished? The first part of the book helps teachers understand the systems of English spelling and the regularities, which are not necessarily phonological. It explores the errors that learners really make and the challenges faced by teachers. The second part outlines a fresh, new, multi-dimensional approach to teaching spelling which recognises the need for learner engagement and strategy training as well as work on the patterns found in English orthography. The final part of the book presents over seventy engaging and effective activities which are designed to develop a range of strategies and knowledge about English spelling.

A Reason for Handwriting focuses on regular, daily practice 10 to 15 minutes of perfecting practice each day! The format is fun, flexible, and easy-to-use for both teacher and student. Student and teacher materials for kindergarten through sixth grade are each sold by grade level. A Reason for Handwriting offers student desk cards, alphabet wall sheets, letter formation charts, vocabulary lists, daily lesson plans, and much more. Detailed Teacher Guidebooks provide a wealth of enrichment ideas, and help meet both remedial and advanced student needs. "Scripture Border Sheets" encourage children to use their very best handwriting! At the end of each week, children copy their "Verse of the Week" on a sheet chosen from the back of their workbooks, then use their creative talents to color and decorate it. The sixth grade student book focuses on Scripture verses from the Proverbs. Cursive."

This book helps children explore the beginning of written letters, taking them letter by letter through the whole alphabet and establishing solid handwriting principles.

This book helps children explore the beginning of written letters, taking them letter by letter through the whole alphabet and establishing solid handwriting principles.

This book helps children explore the beginning of written letters, taking them letter by letter through the whole alphabet and establishing solid handwriting principles.