Brands may vary; an item of equal or greater value may be substituted for a component of this kit if inventory levels are insufficient. Each kit includes the following items: Learning Advantage Standard Playing Cards, 52 Per Pack A practical learning tool for any classroom! Teach card games or probability with this traditional deck. Cards are coated for durability. Set of 52 playing cards includes two jokers. TREND sqWATCH OUT! Three Corner Card Game The snap of a twig A howl in the distance sqWATCH OUT! When you hear it, you know! Test your memory and your appetite for mystery with this family-friendly card game that's all about Bigfoot and BIG fun! Unique three-sided cards and Bigfoot folklore are irresistible to all ages. Prepare for surprises and unexpected changes of fortune. Proof can turn to spoof with the flip of a card. It's up to you to uncover the truth. 63 cards and full-color instructions included. 45-minute play time. 2-4 players, ages 8 to adult. Teacher Created Resources Real World Math: Unexpected Events Game Help students see the relevance of math skills. Each player begins with a checking account balance of $100. In turn, each player sees how many spaces to move and picks up an "unexpected event" card. According to the card's instructions, the player either adds or subtracts an amount from his or her account (e.g. receiving a birthday gift or taking the cat to the vet). The first player to reach the end receives a bonus amount. Players then add up how much money they have in their accounts; the one with the most money wins. The game board comes with 50 unexpected events cards, 20 sheets of a check register (reproducible), and 6 game pieces. For 2-6 players. Ages 8 & up.

Students will be proud to have their very own books, and teachers will love watching their progress! My Own Books feature word lists, writing ideas and tips, plus plenty of space for students to build vocabulary, create stories and journal thoughts. Ready-to-color covers add to the fun. Each book is 32 pages, 8-1/2" x 7". Aligned with Common Core and State Standards. Supports requirements of Title I and other federally funded programs. Each pack includes 10 books.

When students have the desire and ability to work together as a team, something magical happens-Together Everyone Achieves More! Students like working together, academic achievement goes up, and discipline problems become a thing of the past. Includes step-by-step instructions, hints, variations, over 100 teambuilding activities, and ready-to-use blackline masters for each of 14 favorite teambuilding structures like: Find-the-Fib, Team Interview, and Same-Different. Promote a positive class and team atmosphere in your classroom and watch as your students work together in harmony.

Create a fun and friendly classroom environment through positive classmate interactions. Students receive question cards with fun-to-discuss prompts. Students mix in the class, ask their classmates questions, and share their own responses. The activities are a great way to energize students, have fun, and get acquainted with their classmates. The activities transform the classroom from a group of strangers to a tight-knit classroom unit-the ideal environment for learning! Question topics include: Getting To Know You, Icebreakers, Sports, If..., and many more. You receive 20 sets of 20 question cards-400 in all. Question cards are also great for teambuilding, energizers, and brain breaks. 184 pages.

Teambuilding activities are a great way to build positive student interactions and pave the way to successful teamwork on academic content. Teambuilding is a snap with these ready-to-copy question cards. Each team receives their own set of question cards. Teammates ask and respond to questions they love to talk about. Question topics include: What Would You Do If..., Hobbies, Should Kids..., Getting Acquainted, and many more. There are 20 sets of 20 questions totaling 400-plenty of content for quick and easy teambuilding activities all year round. Question cards are also great for classbuilding, energizers, and brain breaks. 176 pages.

Quickly flip to the next Kagan Structure you'll use in your class. This flip chart serves as a terrific visual reminder of the steps of 30 Kagan Structures. You'll have these powerful teaching strategies at your fingertips. Since the structures are step-by-step, you'll be sure to implement the structures with fidelity and maximize student success. Set this self-standing reference on your desk and flip your way to more engaging teaching!

Ready, Set, Move Classroom Activity Set Get moving! Fun exercise set takes active learning to a whole new level. Stand on the colored circle mats, and roll the jumbo cubes to see which exercise to do- and how many times. Also use the versatile activity set to create student groups or encourage student response as you roll the color cube and call on students. Includes 25 foam circle mats (10" in diameter) in 5 colors; 3 inflatable cubes (5") depicting exercises, colors and numbers; and Activity Guide. Grades PreK+

Social and emotional learning in action! Get kids talking, sharing, and learning with the Let's Talk! Cubes. This set of 6 colorful conversation cubes features engaging prompts targeting topics related to social-emotional learning (SEL). One-on-one or in small groups, kids and adults alike can take turns rolling the cubes and answering one of the 36 SEL questions and prompts printed on the sides. Let's Talk! Cubes come with three different SEL categories: roll an orange cube for Ice Breakers like "What holiday do you like best and why"; roll a blue cube for Social Skills prompts like "What steps should you take to tell someone you are sorry"; or roll a green cube for Emotional/Feeling prompts like "Name a time when you learned from your mistake." Each of the Let's Talk! Cubes is made from durable foam that's ready for years of social-emotional learning activities.

Celebrated author and educator Ralph Fletcher provides a practical and illuminating guide to writing workshop for both new and veteran teachers that details the best ways to get started, the components that are vital, and what it takes to sustain a successful workshop across the school year. Fletcher, a wise and witty writing companion, shows us why encouraging choice, purpose, and play helps students find their voices and produce strong, effective writing.

Many favorite folk and fairy tales offer a perfect segue for introducing young children to early STEM concepts. Children explore ways to help the Gingerbread Man cross the river, design sturdy homes for the Three Little Pigs, build a wolf-proof fence for Little Red Riding Hood's grandmother, and more. Each folk and fairy tale comes with three STEM activities and companion recording sheets. A joyful way to spark a love of science in little learners!

More than a ball! Throw it! Catch it! Respond to the panel under your thumb. My ABC's Thumball develops letter identification and usage. For ages 3 and up.

More than a ball! Throw it! Catch it! Respond to the panel under your thumb. Icebreakers Thumball assists in developing interpersonal skills and discussing personal characteristics that lead to reflection and self-awareness. For ages 3 and up.

Spark engaging conversations with children using this set of 200 open-ended questions that are sure to get them thinking and talking. From thought-provoking queries to silly and fun prompts, these cards are perfect for parents, teachers, counselors, and anyone looking to encourage reflection and conversation with kids. Simply pull out a card each day and watch as children share their thoughts and ideas. The set includes 200 full-color cards measuring 2-1/2" x 4" and an instruction sheet to help guide the conversation. Suitable for children ages 6 and up, this collection is a great way to promote communication and critical thinking skills in a fun and interactive way.

Integrate engineering and literacy into your curriculum with this innovative approach to learning. Students will read fictional passages and solve problems using STEM and the engineering design process. Students can create devices and solutions using everyday materials. Each unit focuses on one problem and one challenge, but other problems are presented as options for future challenges. The activity pages invite individual and group work with room for brainstorming, problem-solving, building, testing, and reflecting. The book includes 11 units, which each include a teacher overview and lesson plan, one original fiction passage with room in margins for annotations, and STEM activity sheets based on a single STEM problem/challenge. 112 pages.

Integrate engineering and literacy into your curriculum with this innovative approach to learning. Students will read fictional passages and solve problems using STEM and the engineering design process. Students can create devices and solutions using everyday materials. Each unit focuses on one problem and one challenge, but other problems are presented as options for future challenges. The activity pages invite individual and group work with room for brainstorming, problem-solving, building, testing, and reflecting. The book includes 12 units, which each include a teacher overview and lesson plan, one original fiction passage with room in margins for annotations, and STEM activity sheets based on a single STEM problem/challenge. 112 pages.