"Letter-a-week" may be a ubiquitous approach to teaching alphabet knowledge, but that doesn't mean it's an effective one. In No More Teaching a Letter a Week, early literacy researcher Dr. William Teale helps us understand that alphabet knowledge is more than letter recognition, and identifies research-based principles of effective alphabet instruction, which constitutes the foundation for phonics teaching and learning. Literacy coach Rebecca McKay shows us how to bring those principles to life through purposeful practices that invite children to create an identity through print. Children can and should do more than glue beans into the shape of a "B"; they need to learn how letters create words that carry meaning, so that they can, and do, use print to expand their understanding of the world and themselves.

Introduces the letters of the alphabet through rhyming text and close-up examinations of letter-like markings on the wings of various species of butterflies.

Presents letters of the alphabet along with words that begin with each letter, in a book with letter-shaped cut-outs young readers can trace with their finger. On board pages.

Teachers facing the challenge of meeting the diverse reading needs of students will find the structure and tools they need in Jan Richardson's powerful approach to guided reading. Richardson has identified the essential components of an effective guided reading lesson: targeted assessments, data analysis that pinpoints specific strategies students need, and the use of guided writing to support the reading process. Each chapter contains planning sheets to help teachers analyze assessments in order to group students and select a teaching focus Includes detailed, ready-to-go lesson plans for all stages of reading: emergent, early, transitional, and fluent

Alphabet Mazes Activity Book for Kids This fun Alphabet Mazes book is perfect for engaging young learners in letter recognition, whilst practising fine motor skills too.Each page focuses on one letter of the alphabet. Learners can view the correct letter formation, trace and write it. Then comes the really fun part . Mazes are a great activity that help develop hand-eye coordination, visual scanning, focus, fine motor skills used in handwriting and more Kids will enjoy various maze scenes of their favorite animals and places Contents: 1 Paperback book

Contains one hundred sixty lessons for teachers to use when teaching language arts to grades 1-3. Includes reproducibles.