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What is dyslexia? Is it inherited? How is it assessed? And how do I help my classroom students who have it?If you’re a busy teacher in need of concise answers to important questions about dyslexia, this guide is for you! Using an accessible question-and-answer format, author and educator Mark Weakland gives teachers up-to-date information on a variety of “need to know” dyslexia topics, including:· what dyslexia is and isn’t (common misconceptions)· the traits and characteristics of students who have dyslexia· assessments used to screen for and possibly assess dyslexia· tips for navigating 504 and IEP meetings· use-tomorrow classroom modifications and adaptations that help your students with dyslexia feel more comfortable and less stressedWith direct talk grounded in current research alongside important activities, strategies, materials, and teaching techniques that are especially effective for teaching reading, writing and spelling to students with dyslexia, this compact book explicitly connects your biggest questions about dyslexia to general classroom practices that effectively teach all students to read, write, and spell!

The science of reading meets the art of teaching readers Do you have the knowledge and instructional ability to effectively teach foundational skills and to support students who show signs of reading difficulties? It is a tall order — and one that challenges many new and veteran teachers. How to Prevent Reading Difficulties, Grades PreK-3 builds on decades of evidence and years of experience to help teachers understand how the brain learns to read and how to apply that understanding to Tier 1 instruction. The book includes: step-by-step descriptions of techniques for effectively teaching phonological awareness, spelling, phonics, vocabulary, and comprehensionspecific Tier 1 activities, routines, and frameworks that build and strengthen word recognition and language comprehensionlinks to video demonstrations and online resourcesclear, practical explanations of the science of reading, including the Eternal Triangle and the Simple View of Reading, to help teachers understand the fundamentals of the reading process, recognize how difficulties arise – and understand how to address them A book study guide is available on the Free Resources tab to provides group guidance on how to effectively teach foundational skills and to support students who show signs of reading difficulties. Author Mark Weakland brings new energy to teaching high-priority foundational skills. By blending the science of reading with the best instructional practices that lead to authentic reading—the ultimate goal of balanced literacy—teachers can prevent many reading difficulties in K-3 learners.

You probably use Wi-Fi all the time to connect to the internet through your laptop, tablet or phone. It's easy. Wi-Fi hotspots surround you as you go through your day - from school to a pizza place or coffee shop and then back home. Not so long ago, the internet wasn't as accessible. Find out how Wi-Fi works, how it became commonplace and what it might do for you in the future.

Helps you to explore key science concepts.

Helps you to explore key science concepts.

Gemm, Nova, and Jarrell are traveling to a space station orbiting Jupiter. On their two-year journey, they experiment with the oxygen levels given off by saplings in microgravity environments. Will they be able to prove that saplings give off more oxygen in space, and can they get their results back to the scientists on Earth?

We can see light. We know it makes plants grow. Light pours from the sun and from glowing light bulbs. But we can't touch it, or hold it. What is light? Learn about this science basic, and then get hands-on with an experiment that will light up the classroom.

Wile E. Coyote will try anything to catch Road Runner. Watch as he builds clever traps using levers, screws, wheels and axles, and pulleys. Will these simple machines help Wile E. catch that bird? Or will his plans backfire on him? Read inside to find out

Compares various heavy objects to lighter objects in unique, illustrated ways.

How many chipmunks equals the height of a redwood tree? Discover this comparison and more in this wacky, laugh-out-loud introduction to height. Quirky illustrations and lyrical text help kids explore measureable attributes of a variety of things in a uniquely engaging way. A perfect read-aloud for young science lovers and budding mathematicians.

Wilma Rudolph became a great American athlete. But do you know what she was like as a child? From battling polio to playing basketball, Wilma was a determined and strong child. This playful story of her childhood will help young readers connect with a historic figure and will inspire them to want to achieve greatness.

Martin Luther King Jr. led the American Civil Rights Movement. But do you know what he was like as a child? From roller skating to playing football and basketball, Martin was a fun-loving child. This playful story of his childhood will help young readers connect with a historic figure and will inspire them to want to achieve greatness.

Amelia Earhart was one of America's most famous aviators. But do you know what she was like as a child? From running on the river bluffs and playing football to building a roller coaster, Amelia Earhart was an active and confident child. This playful story of her childhood will help young readers connect with a historic figure and will inspire them to want to achieve greatness.

Scooby-Doo and the Mystery Inc. gang have seen their share of ghosts and monsters . When Shaggy and Scooby want to learn all about mummies, the gang has all the answers. Join Scooby and the gang as they unmask the truth behind mummies

Scooby-Doo and the Mystery Inc. gang have seen their share of ghosts and monsters. When Shaggy and Scooby want to learn all about vampires, the gang has all the answers. Join Scooby and the gang as they unmask the truth behind vampires

Scooby-Doo and the Mystery Inc. gang have seen their share of ghosts and monsters. When Shaggy and Scooby want to learn all about werewolves, the gang has all the answers. Join Scooby and the gang as they unmask the truth behind werewolves

Hey, hey, hey Yogi Bear is searching for more than picnic baskets in this guide to animal tracks. Follow the smarter-than-the-average bear from the popular cartoon as he explores Jellystone Park. Engaging text narrated by Yogi, Boo Boo, and the rest of the Jellystone characters paired with colorful illustrations show what we can learn about animals from the tracks they leave behind.

Hey, hey, hey, it's going to be a buggy day The bugs are buzzing around Yogi Bear and the gang at Jellystone Park. Follow the smarter-than-the-average bear from the popular cartoon as he identifies bugs. Engaging text narrated by Yogi and Boo Boo paired with colorful illustrations show readers the difference between bugs and insects, different types of insects, and how insects affect our environment.

Hey, hey, hey Yogi Bear is watching his garden grow at Jellystone Park. Follow the smarter-than-the-average bear from the popular cartoon as he takes a closer look at the different plants in the park. Engaging text narrated by Yogi and Boo Boo paired with colorful illustrations show readers how plants grow from a seed, different types of plants, and how plants impact our environment.