Allington, Richard L

Situations taken from daily life demonstrate the usefulness and pleasure of writing.

Explores the touch and feel of objects that are scratchy, warm, squishy, bumpy, and so on. Also includes activities based on the material presented.

Games and activities for developing visual discrimination and the ability to look closely at everyday objects.

Introduces about 90 sounds, such as animal, food, and people sounds and sounds that make you shiver or think of danger. Includes activities involving sound associations.

Situations taken from daily life demonstrate the usefulness and pleasure of reading.

Presents situations that illustrate various thought and problem solving processes, such as making choices, putting things in order, or making sense out of things. Includes related activities.