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The articles listed in the bibliography below are available by visiting the SERC Library and utilizing our print journals and online databases. If you are a member of the SERC Library, you can obtain full-text articles when you use your membership number to log on to our online catalog. Use the SAGE or EBSCO Discovery Service function on the Online Resources page on our catalog to access journal articles. If you have questions, please contact the SERC Library staff at library@ctserc.org.
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50 Fill-In Math Word Problems by
Fro grades 2- 3. This 64 page interactive workbook is for students in grades 2-4. Each hilarious fill-in story gives kids a fun way to practice solving word problems and build automaticity. Skill topics correlate to the NCTM standards. Great workbook for partner and small-group learning, day starters, and homework.
The Sticky Problem of Parallelogram Pancakes by
For Grade 4-5. A math teacher and a comedian have collaborated in this 98 page workbook to bring together math practice and comedy to offer students and teachers a fun resource for functional skills development. These practice problems can be used as a curriculum supplement, a summer review or for extra practice at home. Fourth and fifth graders will solve problems involving number sense, geometry, measurement, algebra, data and probability.
Family Math by
For ages 5- 18. A 319-page workbook designed to be used by parents and their children, ages 5 to 18, at home. Focus on: word problems, logical reasoning, measurement, geometry, spatial thinking, probability, statistics, calculators, estimation, and arithmetic.
Exploring Math and Science in Preschool by
What every preschool teacher needs! Filled with practical strategies and useful information on math and science, this book offers: learning center ideas; engaging activities; practical suggestions that are easy to implement; ideas that support the development and learning of every preschooler; and Children's book recommendations This excellent resource of engaging learning experiences for preschoolers was developed for you by the editors of Teaching Young Children.
Family Math Night by
This 120 page book is an excellent guide for parents and teachers for planning and conducting a family math night with elementary students. The activities incorporate math standards and encourage active learning.
180 Days of Math Series (Kindergarten - Grade 5) by
This book series provides teachers and parents with 180 daily practice activities to build and gauge students' mathematical fluency. Each problem is tied to a specific mathematical concept. Students gain regular practice through these quick, diagnostic-based activities. Data-driven assessment tips are provided, and the Teacher Resource CD includes assessment analysis resources.
Skill-Based Practice Series (Kindergarten - Grade 5) by
Reinforce key mathematical concepts in each grade with these fun and engaging skill-based games. Created to align to College and Career Readiness other state standards, this 136-page resource with a digital resource CD is perfect for reinforcing kindergarten students' mathematical skills. Perfect for centers, workstations, or family math night, these engaging games that can be played in pairs or small groups, and results can be used for formative assessment.
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Family Reading Night by
This 126-page book offers practical guidelines to help engage families in student success. It includes all the materials you need to create a successful family reading night that encourages students to value reading and writing; promote reading and writing outside the classroom; support family involvement in student achievement; and build positive relationships among educators, parents, and community partners.
S.P.I.R.E. Level 1 - 8 by
S.P.I.R.E. is an intensive, multi-sensory reading intervention program designed specifically for nonreaders and struggling readers. The program integrates phonological awareness, phonics, spelling, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension in a systematic 10-Step lesson plan. S.P.I.R.E. is skill-based and follows a scope and sequence that begins with simple skills and moves to more complex, spiraling concepts in order to bring students to full literacy.
Lift-Off for Early Literacy by
As early as preschool, children who struggle with emergent literacy skills can benefit from effective response to intervention. Don't wait until later grades when they've already fallen behind. Improve their literacy skills now with this 411-page, evidence-based, Tier 2 RTI curriculum -- ready for any pre-K educator to pick up and use right away. Created by teachers for teachers, this activity-based curriculum is based on Project Early ID, a successful pilot program that has been improving reading outcomes in Baltimore public schools since 2005. Expertly organizing their lessons into one hands-on, step-by-step guide, the authors give teachers, SLPs, and paraprofessionals eleven complete units of small-group instruction. Educators can use this curriculum with confidence because it starts earlier than other curricula; lays the foundation for success in the Big Five components; meets IDEA requirements; takes just 20 to 30 minutes a day; addresses the smallest steps of skill acquisition; and works with any other curriculum. Young children will love the engaging activity sets, filled with songs, stories, fingerplays, rhymes, and games that help increase their reading readiness while they have fun. And all adults involved in pre-K instruction will love how this curriculum helps them make the most of their classroom time and get real, measurable results. With this highly-effective, teacher-friendly curriculum, pre-K educators will help struggling students achieve literacy lift-off as early as possible so that they are ready for long-term reading success.
Visualizing and Verbalizing Comprehension Workbook Grade 2 - 6 by
These workbooks are designed to develop gestalt and language comprehension. Each story is high in imagery and contains the following workbook activities: imagery questions, picture & word summaries, main idea, and higher order thinking questions. Students will learn the wonder of the written word by improving gestalt imagery, critical thinking and writing skills.
Spotlight on Young Children by
The articles in this resource emphasize meeting children's unique needs, supporting dual language learners, and partnering with families to support children's development. Specific topics include how teachers can: increase children's vocabulary.