2004 teacher raves: instructor's spring product guide for teachers, by teachers.Sound Sorting Kits These fabulous hands-on phonics phonics Method of reading instruction that breaks language down into its simplest components. Children learn the sounds of individual letters first, then the sounds of letters in combination and in simple words. kits are filled with small objects for kids to touch and sort. www.primaryconcepts.com; Gr. K-2; $39 & up. Product Info Card #77 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Reading Rods[R] Readers Teachers called these manipulative-based books "motivating," with "excellent activities kids will love." www.learningresources.com; Gr. 1 & up; $47.95 & up. Product Info Card #78 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Jumbo jum·bo n. pl. jum·bos An unusually large person, animal, or thing. adj. Unusually large: jumbo shrimp; a jumbo jet. Magnetic Letters These fun and bright foam letters are ideal for early literacy activities. www.edushape.com; PreK & up; $29.99. Product Info Card #79 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Quantum Pad[TM] Read-It-All[TM] Books Teachers called these "kid-friendly" and "great for independent work." www.leapfrog schoolhouse.com; Gr.2-5; $16.95/title. Product Info Card #80 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Kreative Komix Creative writing has never been so much fun! Students can print and animate their own super hero and fairy tale fairy tale Simple narrative typically of folk origin dealing with supernatural beings. Fairy tales may be written or told for the amusement of children or may have a more sophisticated narrative containing supernatural or obviously improbable events, scenes, and personages comics using this multimedia writing tool. www.toolsforteachers.com; Gr. 1 & up; $39.95/$349.95 unlimited site license. Product Info Card #81 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] RAVES 2004 * LANGUAGE ARTS language arts pl.n. The subjects, including reading, spelling, and composition, aimed at developing reading and writing skills, usually taught in elementary and secondary school. Heartwood heartwood, the central, woody core of a tree, no longer serving for the conduction of water and dissolved minerals; heartwood is usually denser and darker in color than the outer sapwood. Literacy Kits Thoughtfully-designed literature kits are ideal for teaching positive values. www.heartwoodethics.org; Gr. K & up; $395/14 books, teacher's guide, and more. Product Info Card #82 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] "The Real Deal" Readers Teachers said these readers have "high appeal," and hold interest with an "all-encompassing approach." www.sundancepub.com; Gr. 4-8; $39/6. Product Info Card #83 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Phonics Wall Chart & Book Soft, touchable 3D pocket chart and activity book will attract young learners. www.epsbooks.com; Gr. K-1; 39.95/chart; $5.95/activity book. Product Info Card #84 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Learning to Read Games Teachers called these build-a-word cards "kid-friendly" and "fun for center time and small group work." www.carsondellosa.com; PreK-3; $9.99. Product Info Card #85 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Vocabulary Keys Wrap the string around the key to match the answers and presto: a self-correcting, fun skills drill! www.learningwrapups.com; Gr 1-3; $29.99. Product Info Card #86 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Phonics Made Easy Teachers called this software, workbook work·book n. 1. A booklet containing problems and exercises that a student may work directly on the pages. 2. A manual containing operating instructions, as for an appliance or machine. 3. , and flashcard set "a complete learning package." www.schoolzone.com; PreK-2; $14.99. Product Info Card #87 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] "Words I Use" Dictionaries High-frequency word lists, plus room for kids to record more. www.epsbooks.com; Gr. K-8; $2.95/each. Product Info Card #88 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Orbit[TM] Shared Reading Shared Reading as an instructional approach during which the teacher explicitly teaches the strategies and skills of proficient readers. Students have an opportunity to gradually assume more responsibility for the reading as their skill level and confidence increase. Teachers called this set of teaching posters and wipe-off graphic organizers Graphic organizers are visual representations of knowledge, concepts or ideas. They are known to help
www.pacificlearning.com; Gr. 3-5; $175/set. Product Info Card #89 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] RAVES 2004 * THE ARTS The Art of Ancient Egypt  Editing of this page by unregistered or newly registered users is currently disabled due to vandalism. Teachers called this kit of slides, posters, and guides "beautiful," and "impressive." www.yale.edu/yup/metmuseum.htm Gr. 5-12; $69.99. Product Info Card #90 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] CardBoss[R] This unique personal card embosser embosser - Braille printer is easy to use and works with all Fiskars stencils. www.fiskars.com; $13. Product Info Card #91 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Classroom Activity Boxes This kit comes stuffed with lesson plans, feathers feathers, outgrowths of the skin, constituting the plumage of birds. Feathers grow only along certain definite tracts (pterylae), which vary in different groups of birds. , google eyes, pompoms, and hundreds of other items! www.ChenilleKraft.com; PreK & up; $50. Product Info Card #92 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Lap Looms Teachers called these easy-to-learn wooden-loom project kits "beautiful" and "perfect for Native American units." www.harrisville.com; Gr. 2 & up; $39.95. Product Info Card #93 Model Magic[R] Classpack This giant pack of quick-dry modeling dough in primary colors those developed from the solar beam by the prism, viz., red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and violet, which are reduced by some authors to three, - red, green, and violet-blue. These three are sometimes called fundamental colors. See under Color. See also: Color Primary has enough color fun for the entire class to enjoy. www.crayola.com; PreK & up; $45. Product Info Card #94 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Prestige[TM] The latest die-cutting wonder machine is super-fast, with a larger cutting surface. www.ellison.com; $395. Product Info Card #95 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Alphacolor[R] Teachers called this deluxe de·luxe also de luxe adj. Particularly elegant and luxurious; sumptuous: deluxe accommodations; a de luxe automobile. adv. art pastel pastel (păstĕl`), artists' medium of chalk and pigment, tempered with weak gum water and usually molded in the form of sticks; also a work done in this medium. Pastel was in use in Italy in the 15th cent. and is doubtless much older. set "vibrant," "colorful," and "useful." www.gbcimaginate.com; $7.95. Product Info Card #96 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] RAVES 2004 * MATH 100 Great Math Ideas Using AccuCut[R] Dies A resource book of activities and learning games to help you put your dies to great use. www.accucut.com; Gr. K-6; $9.99. Product Info Card #97 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Tabletop Measurement Center Complete kit loaded with hundreds of hands-on manipulatives, plus activities. www.learningresources.com; Gr. K-3; $79.95. Product Info Card #98 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] HP 39g+ Calculator calculator or calculating machine, device for performing numerical computations; it may be mechanical, electromechanical, or electronic. The electronic computer is also a calculator but performs other functions as well. A powerhouse A fourth-generation language from Cognos that was introduced in the late 1970s for midrange computers. It supports both character-oriented, terminal-based applications as well as Windows clients. Applications developed under PowerHouse can be imported into Cognos' Axiant client/server environment. of functionality, with a USB port A USB socket on a computer or peripheral device into which a USB cable is plugged. See USB. , applets, and major memory. www.hp.com/calculators; Gr. 5 & up; $99.99 Product Info Card #99 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Geofix[TM] Teachers called building with Geofix an "engaging" way to explore geometry concepts. www.didax.com; Gr. 3-8; $19.95 & up/set Product Info Card #100 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Fraction Tower[R] Cards A perfect math center game! Cards color-coded to match standard fraction tower cubes, making reinforcement easy. www.etacuisenaire.com; Gr. 2-6; $4.95. Product Info Card #101 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Counting Objects Adorable a·dor·a·ble adj. 1. Delightful, lovable, and charming: an adorable set of twins. 2. Worthy of adoration. animal counters and grids make math a Mathematics courses named Math A, Maths A, and similar are found in:
www.primaryconcepts.com; PreK-3; $5.50 & up/counter sets; $9.95/grid sets. Product Info Card #102 algebra'scool[TM] Research-based DVDs and curriculum help kids learn. www.bestquestcom; Gr 7 & up; $474/set. Product Info Card #103 Telly Teachers said it "boosts time-telling skills in a fun way." "Kids will love it." www.tlji.com; PreK & up; $24.99. Product Info Card #104 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] RAVES 2004 * SCIENCE Live Tidepool Kits An express-delivered touch tank--filled with seaweed seaweed, name commonly used for the multicellular marine algae. Simpler forms, consisting of one cell (e.g., the diatom) or of a few cells, are not generally called seaweeds; these tiny plants help to make up plankton. , crabs Crabs An informal or slang term for pubic lice. Mentioned in: Lice Infestation crabs Pubic lice, see there , starfish, and more--makes a perfect science unit. www.gulfofme.com; Gr. K-8; $239 and up. Product Info Card #105 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Science Dictionaries Teachers called these skill-builders, designed just for kids, "impressive" and "an excellent resource." www.delta-education.com; Gr. 3-6; $6.95. Product Info Card #106 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Tell Me How Video Series Videos on a variety of careers will have kids dreaming of a future in science. www.tmwmedia.com; Gr. 1-6; $29.95/each. Product Info Card #107 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Fish Tumble A huge floor puzzle for science units. Teachers said the included poster was "phenomenal," and called the set "a class favorite." www.orbfactory.com; PreK-6; $15.50. Product Info Card #108 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] HOBO[R] Science Kit Mini battery-operated computers link data collection and graphing, making science fun and concrete. www.iscienceproject.com; Gr. K-6; $149. Product Info Card #109 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] K'Nex[R] Simple Machines Students will explore gears, levers, & pulleys for hours with these kits that teachers said were "easily integrated into the classroom." www.knexeducation.com; Gr. 3-5; $22.50. Product Info Card #110 Windows on Literacy[TM] Wonderful nonfiction non·fic·tion n. 1. Prose works other than fiction: I've read her novels but not her nonfiction. 2. The category of literature consisting of works of this kind. resource books on subjects ranging from animals to space to communities. www.nationalgeographic.com/education; PreK-3; $22 & up/packs of 6. Product Info Card #111 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Mold-A-Saurus Kids make their own dinosaur dinosaur (dī`nəsôr) [Gr., = terrible lizard], extinct land reptile of the Mesozoic era. The dinosaurs, which were egg-laying animals, ranged in length from 2 1-2 ft (91 cm) to about 127 ft (39 m). fossils with this 10-piece set! www.growingtreetoys.com; PreK & up; $15.95. Product Info Card #112 RAVES 2004 * SOCIAL STUDIES Primary Sources Kits Each of these 21 history kits (from Ancient Rome Ancient Rome was a civilization that grew from a small agricultural community founded on the Italian Peninsula circa the 9th century BC to a massive empire straddling the Mediterranean Sea. and Greece to the Civil War and more) comes with documents, maps, photographs, and a CD-Rom! www.teachercreated.com; Gr. 5-8; $129/kit. Product Info Card #113 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Liberty's Kids Liberty's Kids is a 40-part animated television series produced by DiC Entertainment, originally broadcast on PBS Kids from September 2, 2002 to April 4, 2003. Then after cancellation, aired reruns until August 16, 2004 when it was replaced by Cyberchase. [TM] Teachers called this software adventure "engaging" and "valuable," with "thought-provoking activities." www.riverdeep.net; Gr. 4-8; $69.95. Product Info Card #114 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Master Builder Master Builder can refer to:
Natural wood blocks for learners of all ages. Available sets include Medieval, Mayan, and Pyramid. www.habausa.com; PreK & up; $50. Product Info Card #115 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ArtHouse: Viking A creative history project for small groups. Plus, mini-lessons. www.storyboardtoys.com; Gr. 3 & up; $199/house; $19/Viking Decor Kit. Product Info Card #116 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] World Playground Multicultural mul·ti·cul·tur·al adj. 1. Of, relating to, or including several cultures. 2. Of or relating to a social or educational theory that encourages interest in many cultures within a society rather than in only a mainstream culture. Activity Kit Fun world music and activities. www.putumayokids.com; PreK & up; $19.98. Product Info Card #117 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ReadyMade[R] Lewis & Clark Teachers called this software "wonderfully versatile" and "well-made." www.intellitools.com; Gr. 3-5; $49.95. Product Info Card #118 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] BrainQuest[R] Presidents Challenging (and fun) Q & A trivia cards. www.brainquest.com; Gr. 3 & up; $10.95. Product Info Card #119 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] RAVES 2004 * JUST FOR TEACHERS Moving Images Teachers said this "creative" and "visionary" series of school success stories "should be seen by all those involved with children's education." www.glef.org; $15/DVD. Product Info Card #120 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Now Up-to-Date[R] Contact[R] Teachers called this scheduling software "user-friendly" and "appealing." www.nowsoftware.com; $119. Product Info Card #121 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Marcia Freeman's K-5 School-Wide Writing Program[TM] An engaging, video-based professional development series. www.maupinhouse.com; Gr. 5-8; $3,500. Product Info Card #122 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Overhead Organizer Teachers called this handy, wrap-around projector organizer "a good value" and "durable." www.learningresources.com; $11.95. Product Info Card #123 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Stationery Studio[TM] Easy software includes ready-to-print writing projects for your students! www.fablevision.com; $69.95. Product Info Card #124 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Overhead Build-A-Word Sturdy, transparent word-part tiles organized in a handy case. www.primaryconcepts.com; $28/kit. Product Info Card #125 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Handy Classroom Supplies Spinners Spinners can refer to:
www.creativeteaching.com; $2.49 & up. Product Info Card #126 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] E-Z E-Z Engdahl-Zigangirov (bound) Grader[TM] Electronic Gradebook Software "Teachers called this "a valuable & vital tool for assessment." www.ezgrader.com; $74.95. Product Info Card #127 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Teaching With Fire www.jossey-bass.com; $14.95. Product Info Card #128 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Teach and Be Rich www.pinebrookpress.com; $18.95. Product Info Card #129 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Teacher's Daybook Teachers said this "well-organized" calendar book "inspires self-reflection." www.heinemann.com; $14.50. Product Info Card #130 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] RAVES 2004 * SOFTWARE & TECHNOLOGY EasyListener 2[TM] A powerful speech-enhancement system designed for teachers. www.phonicear.com; $895/receiver, transmitter A device that generates signals. Contrast with receiver. , microphone, and speakers. Product Info Card #131 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Take It to the Computer Teachers called it "a beautiful and useful kit." www.evan-moor.com; Gr. 2 & up; $299. Product Info Card #132 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Kidspiration[R] 2 Visual learning with excitement & ease. www.kidspiration.com; Gr. K-5; $69; $39.95/upgrade. Product Info Card #133 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] e.encyclopedia encyclopedia, compendium of knowledge, either general (attempting to cover all fields) or specialized (aiming to be comprehensive in a particular field). Encyclopedias and Other Reference Books An impressive online and hands-on resource. www.dk.com; Gr. 3 & up; $39.99. Product Info Card #134 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Graph Club[R] 2.0 Makes graphs easy to create and understand. www.tomsnyder.com; Gr. K-4; $79.95. Product Info Card #135 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] PowerLite[R] S1 An ultra-bright, portable multimedia projector with a quick start up time; even works in well-lit rooms! www.epson.com; $999. Product Info Card #136 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Braincogs[R] Unique cognitive approach helps all kinds of learners build skills and confidence. Includes assessment tools. www.fablevision.com; Gr. 4-8; $149.95. Product Info Card #137 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] RELATED ARTICLE: Cool Classroom CDs * The Nutcracker nutcracker, common name for a small crow of the genus Nucifraga in the family Corvidae (crow family). The Old World nutcracker (N. caryocatactes) is found throughout the colder regions of Europe, including high mountain forests. and Magic Flute Classical Music CD games for PreK & up. www.kidsmusicstage.com; $19.95. * A Pocket of Tunes CD & Book Music for teaching values in PreK & up. www.apocketoftunes.com; $15.95. * Piano & Keyboard Method Over 300 step-by-step lessons on CD. www.emediamusic.com; $59.95. RELATED ARTICLE: Fun Lesson Boosters * TouchMath[R] Counting Kits Makes numbers friendly for PreK & up. www.touchmath.com; $84 & up/set. * Hot Dots[R] & Power Pen Pen makes flash cards come alive. www.educationalinsights.com; $9.95. * Extensions in Mathematics[TM] Fun problem-solving workbooks. www.curriculumassociates.com; $5.95. RELATED ARTICLE: Great History Games * Lewis & Clark Adventure Game Includes map board and colorful playing pieces. www.educationalinsights.com; Gr. 2 & up; $29.95. * Where in the World? A complete geography-awareness board game. www.aristoplay.com; Gr. 3 & up; $30. * The Oregon Trail Oregon Trail, overland emigrant route in the United States from the Missouri River to the Columbia River country (all of which was then called Oregon). The pioneers by wagon train did not, however, follow any single narrow route. A choose-your-own-adventure history game. www.thelearningco.com; Gr. 3 & up; $24.99. |
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