reading readiness

"Addresses a student-centered, middle ground point of view in the 'reading wars' with an eye towards grades three-five, that looks on these disagreements as opportunities for evolution instead of justifications for divisiveness. [Introduces] a handful of instructional shifts . . . to help readers consider research beyond a one size fits all mentality and confront their own biases and misunderstandings as they explore ways Balanced Literacy practitioners can reimagine upper grades literacy instruction"--Provided by publisher.

". . . a collection of rhymes to help 3-7-year-olds learn to read and spell. . . . Each rhyme teaches a particular lesson. For the very young, there are rhymes about sounds. For more confident readers there are magic spells to tackle tricky spellings"--Dust jacket.

Interactive DVD containing four classic Aesop's fables, each told in three different modes.

Ben and Becky are on another adventure, and this time it's an African safari! With their new friend, Kami, they go out to see wild animals in their natural habitats. They also tour a wildlife sanctuary where injured and orphaned animals are being cared for. Along the way, the three children help to solve a mystery and save the life of a baby elephant!.

Help your kids learn to read with There was an old lady who swallowed some phonics. Includes short and long vowel sounds: A, E, I, O, U.

Teaches reading through entertainment. In this episode, Lionel won't let Leona play a computer game because she isn't old enough. Focuses on the word "hen" and short "e" sound, the -en word family, and more.

Lionel, Leona, and their friends try to figure out why Bobby the Hopping Robot has stopped hopping. Introduces the short "o" sound.