A compilation of interactive charts for use in developing beginning reading behaviors.

Presents ideas and suggestions for teaching interactive reading and writing for all students in kindergarten and early first grade.

A compilation of interactive charts for use in developing beginning reading behaviors.

"Your charts don't need to be perfect, just thoughtful. You don't even have to be able to draw. Just put the child before the chart." Marjorie Martinelli and Kristine Mraz Listen to an interview with Marjorie and Kristi, the Chartchums, on Education Talk Radio. Commercially available charts leave you hanging? Want the secret to jump-off-the-wall charts that stick with kids? Trust Smarter Charts. Did you ever want to know: What do great charts look like? How many is too many? Where are the best places for them in my classroom? How long do I keep them? How do I know if they are working? Then you'll want to meet Marjorie Martinelli and Kristine Mraz, the Chartchums. They struggled with the same questions, and Smarter Charts shares not only the answers, but the best practices they've discovered as well. Amp up the power of your charts with tips on design and language, instructional use, and self-assessment. Even better, discover surprising strategies that deepen engagement, strengthen retention, and heighten independence-all by involving students in chart making. Packed with full-color sample charts from real classrooms, Smarter Charts shares simple, brain-based strategies proven to make your classroom an even more active, effective space for literacy instruction and classroom management.

Boost children's understanding of story structures with these adorable, moveable footbooks, jumbo storyboards, wallmats, puppets, and other tools that allow kids to play with print. Includes activities, favorite books, chants and rhymes, step-by-step instructions, and lots of photos that show how kids love to get their hands--and feet-- on text when they can manipulate it! Predicting, retelling, inventing new storylines. . . the skills are as rich as the fun! For use with Grades K-2.

Acclaimed chef Gerald Hirigoyen's sophisticated and delectable small plates, served at his restaurants, Bocadillos and Piperade, set the standard for tapas in San Francisco. This book features 75 distinctive California-inflected versions of Spanish tapas and French Basque dishes (including Salt Cod with Piperade, Roasted Beets with Moroccan Spices, Oxtail Empanadas with Spicy Mango Dip) specially written for the home cook. Conveniently organized by type of dish- grilled, soups, braises, skewers and toasts, sandwiches, bean dishes, and fried foods-and illustrated with the exemplary photography of James Beard award-winning photographer Maren Caruso, BOCADILLOS is all you need to host an authentic and stylish tapas party at home.

Contains excerpts from twenty historical speeches with background information and student learning activities.