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Author(s):  Robert Femiano

Hands-On Thinking Activities Teaching Fraction Fundamentals

This 64-page math book for Grades 2-4 uses fun, step-by-step lessons to provide a thorough foundation in understanding fractions. The book begins with the meaning of fractions and their many uses - and ends with the simple math of comparing, adding, and subtracting fractions both visually and numerically. These easy-to-understand, hands-on, thinking activities build confidence by providing an understanding of fractions that is relatable to daily life. This book includes cut-out fraction circles that enable teachers to demonstrate key concepts and provide students with a tactile experience to reinforce the lesson and aid in learning new concepts. Helpful teacher notes are provided along with clear explanations for answers.

SKILLS

• Meaning of fractions
• Writing and using fractions
• Finding common denominators
• Simple adding and subtracting of fractions

Time after time, experience shows that learning by manipulating physical objects with one’s own hands — learning by doing things firsthand, rather than being told about them or reading about them in a book — is extremely effective. Thames & Kosmos has a long history of incorporating this principle into science education. Now, we are bringing this experience to the Kids First Math line, a series of nine hands-on kits with activity cards or lesson guides designed to demonstrate and teach concepts in mathematics, as well as other skills such as logical thinking, problem solving, and creative thinking.

Kids First Math: Number Track Math Kit with Lesson Guide

+ A set of two plastic tracks, numbered from 1 to 100, and 50 rods that slide along the center of the track

+ Used to develop skills in counting, sorting, sequencing, pattern recognition, measuring, addition, and subtraction

+ Visual and hands-on math learning

+ Also compatible with Kids First Math Number Rods

+ Durable plastic for long-term use and easy cleaning

+ Includes 10 number track pieces in 2 colors, 50 sliding rods (1-cm to 10-cm in length, each in 5 colors), plastic storage box

Time after time, experience shows that learning by manipulating physical objects with one’s own hands — learning by doing things firsthand, rather than being told about them or reading about them in a book — is extremely effective. Thames & Kosmos has a long history of incorporating this principle into science education. Now, we are bringing this experience to the Kids First Math line, a series of nine hands-on kits with activity cards or lesson guides designed to demonstrate and teach concepts in mathematics, as well as other skills such as logical thinking, problem solving, and creative thinking.

Kids First Math: Number Rods Math Kit with Activity Cards

+ A set of 250 colorful plastic rods of varying lengths

+ Used to develop skills in counting, sorting, sequencing, graphing, pattern recognition, measuring, and basic mathematical operations

+ Durable plastic for long-term use and easy cleaning

+ Includes 100 1x1x1-cm white cubes, 30 2x1x1-cm red rods, 20 3x1x1-cm gray rods, 20 4x1x1-cm pink rods, 20 5x1x1-cm yellow rods, 15 6x1x1-cm green rods, 12 7x1x1-cm black rods, 12 8x1x1-cm brown rods, 11 9x1x1-cm blue rods, 10 10x1x1-cm orange rods, 5 activity cards, plastic storage box

Author: Inka & Markus Brand

The sea is calm. The sun is shining. You’re on the perfect sailing excursion. But then you spot something on the horizon. Dark clouds are rolling in unusually fast. Soon the sun has disappeared and darkness has surrounded you. Everything is absolutely still ... until suddenly, out of nowhere, a mighty gust of wind capsizes your boat. You are knocked unconscious. When you wake up, you are on a black sand beach. There’s no sign of your boat, not even wreckage. You look around and find an old book and a mysterious golden compass disk. A boat is chained to a palm tree. Everything on this island seems to be secured with locks ... and you soon come to realize: You must figure out all the combinations to open the locks in order to escape. If not, you will never leave this island! Can you solve the riddles left for you and escape the island?

Author(s):  Robert Femiano

This 72-page math book for Grades 4-6 builds on the lessons learned in the first book in the series, Understanding Fractions for Grades 2-4. Students learn multiplication and division of fractions as well as how to convert fractions to percent and decimals. The book includes cut-out fraction bars to provide hands-on understanding. Students problem solve their way through fun, structured lessons to develop a thorough mastery of computational skills. They learn how fractions and percent are related, including the meaning and use of percent, as well as practical computations. This book includes lessons and exercises built to develop a solid understanding of how fractions are expressed using the decimal and percent systems. Teaching notes are provided.

SKILLS

• Adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing fractions
• Computing with percent
• Converting fractions to decimals 

By Abigail Wheatley, Illustrated by Andy Tudor

Bring 16 different bugs to life, from dragonflies to scarab beetles to millipedes, with the help of a brush provided with the book and a little water. Use the laminated back cover flap to prevent water seeping onto pages below. Great for keeping children entertained indoors, and for practicing pen control.

Author:  Claire Saunders
Illustrator:  Neil Stevens

Featuring a showcase of the astounding sights that the US has to offer, Marvels of the USA offers games such as a Great Prismatic Hot Spring color-by-numbers, a Central Park spot-the-difference, and an Indianapolis word search. The engaging puzzles are sure to keep kids entertained for hours.

Author:  Claire Saunders
Illustrator:  Thomas Paterson

Spirit of the USA is packed full of fun games and puzzles, such as a baseball picture sudoku, a president word search, a Thanksgiving spot-the-difference, and a triple-match state capitals game.

Get your hands on—and in—this robust 16-inch-tall anatomy toy featuring realistic removable squishy organs, articulated joints, and an interactive electronic sound module.

Sculpted from a medical model of a real body, the detailed, realistic human body model is composed of 10 removable squishy organs and 15 other removable bones, muscles, and organs. The mandible on the skull opens and closes, a transparent lung displays the inner workings of the respiratory system, and joints bend and rotate.

When one of the eight removable SmartParts is placed on the electronic SmartScan module, the scanner recognizes the part and prompts you to select Scan Mode or Quiz Mode. In Scan Mode, you’ll hear information about the part, the system it belongs to, and fun facts. In Quiz Mode, you’ll test your knowledge by placing the correct SmartPart on the scanner to answer 70 quiz questions. The module also produces sounds based on the organ in question, so expect to hear some burps and gurgles!

Other components include an Organ-izer chart, assembly sheet, quick-start guide, and 48-page book packed with detailed explanations, colorful illustrations, and fun facts about your amazing human body. You’ll also discover how your body works and how to keep it healthy, in good shape, and going strong!

This toy is, indeed, the ultimate human body educational product. Expect this remarkable model to be treasured, talked about, and handed down to the next generation.

A grand English nobleman wrote the text for this. It is printed in large easy-to-read type, with jolly illustrations. The rules are musts for anyone who'd be a gentleman or a lady.

The My Goals book bridges the communication gap between parents and teachers in an easily accessible way. Each week students can tackle 3 goals and track their daily progress. As the book goes back and forth from school to home, teachers and parents use the comments section to log any questions, comments, or concerns. The ready-to-color cover allows each student to personalization their book. 

Use this customizable resource to help students dig deeper into the three modes—text, visual images, and design—picture books use to convey meaning and create a unique reading experience. This guide is organized by literary and visual elements. Each section includes teacher instructions that provide activity overviews, a quick guide that can serve as a primer on the element being examined, and writing and drawing prompts that offer students opportunities to respond to the book in ways of their choosing.

A hands-on approach to reading!

Give beginning readers additional practice that they will love! This set helps build strong reading skills. Use of three-letter words and consistent vowel sounds in slightly long stories reinforces skills and builds confidence. The stories are filled with fun, drama, and surprises to keep interest high!

Alongside these books children can practice the skills they are learning by doing activities in their VersaTiles workbook. This tried and true practice system creates a hands-on way of reviewing what they are learning in their Bob Books. Simply line up the puzzle-like answer case on top of the page in the book, and line the tiles up on top to start. Pick up each tile 1-8 and answer the question underneath it. Once each tile is placed, close the case, flip it over and see if the pattern matches what is on the bottom right corner of the workbook page. This practice is what helps children to comprehend what they are learning and gives them confidence in their reading abilities.

Engage your beginning reader with a fun puzzle-like way to practice reading!

Hands-on, screen-free, no-mess activities get children ready to read

Bring Bob Books characters to life and extend the learning from the beloved Bob Books series! Children have on-the-go fun while developing critical prereading and fine motor skills. Use the soft-tip water pen to fill the pages with color, watch them dry, and do it all over again!

Hands-on, screen-free, no-mess activities help develop critical early reading skills

Bring Bob Books characters to life and extend the learning from the beloved Bob Books Alphabet series! Children have on-the-go fun while developing critical prereading and fine motor skills. Use the soft-tip water pen to fill the pages with color, watch them dry, and do it all over again!

By Laurie J Cousseau, Rhonda Graff

Games & Word Lists for Reading, Writing, and Word Study

Give children the phonics practice they need with this collection of decodable words, phrases, and sentences. These differentiated lists feature short vowels, blends and digraphs, inflectional endings, and more. Use the words to customize reproducible games and activities for fun and engaging practice. This book also includes assessments to check children's decoding, spelling, and vocabulary skills. A great addition to your phonics curriculum!

Transform 2 fuzzy socks into your favorite characters from “The Very Hungry Caterpillar” story book! Easy to use peel and stick felt shapes make personalizing your own butterfly and caterpillar puppets easy and fun for toddlers

Sock puppet making kit comes with 2 fuzzy socks, 10 finger puppets, self-adhesive felt shapes and instructions

Eric Carle toy fosters language development, encourages imagination, boosts fine motor skills and teaches color, shape and size recognition.

Maximize the fun and minimize the mess for little crafters! This sock puppet making kit features peel and stick felt shapes that are easy for toddlers and preschoolers to apply with no mess

After crafting, create your own version of the classic children’s book and put on a colorfully creative puppet show! For even more engaging fun, read “The Very Hungry Caterpillar” and use your own personalized puppets and finger puppets to act out the story

“Feed” The Very Hungry Caterpillar using the 10 included foam finger puppets

World of Eric Carle nurtures a child’s love of literature and learning! Story Puppets craft allows the classic children’s book to come to life in a colorfully creative craft kit designed to inspire hungry minds

World of Eric Carle nurtures a child’s love of literature and learning. For more than 50 years, kids and their families have enjoyed reading "The Very Hungry Caterpillar." Engage with the book in a new and exciting way! Now you can enjoy a fun indoor garden experience, inspired by this beloved children's classic.

Features:
· Apple-Shaped DIY Terrarium
· Educational & Fun
· Mindful Crafts for Kids
· Decorate, Plant & Grow
· Chia Seeds Sprout in 3 to 5 Days

Take the Fun of Gardening Indoors:
The Very Hungry Caterpillar Ready to Grow Garden transforms the children’s book into a vibrantly imaginative craft kit, designed to ignite young minds with creativity, curiosity and exploration. With non-toxic and kid-safe components, everything you need to cultivate your own indoor garden is included. Just add water!

Decorate an apple-shaped terrarium with stickers and add a playful caterpillar figurine. Encourage kids to use their imagination and tell their own version of the story while they craft and play. Easy to plant and fun to grow, kids will enjoy witnessing quick-growing chia seeds sprout in as little as 3-5 days with just a little water. The potting mix is vermiculite and all seeds are sourced and packaged in the USA.

By Katie Daynes, Illustrated by Marie-Eve Tremblay

A beautifully illustrated, geography book full of flaps to lift to find answers questions such as “When can I see a shooting star?”, “Where is the tallest waterfall?”, and “What are clouds made of?”.
Over 50 flaps to lift answer who, what, when, why and where questions about the weather and seasons, countries and languages around the world, what the Earth is made of and lots more.
With a map of the world showing many of the features mentioned in the book.

By Jerome Martin, Illustrated by Marco Bonatti, Toby Newsome

Whether you want to dash off a limerick, ponder a sonnet or plot an epic poem, this write-in activity book is here to help. Each page is bursting with tips and inspiration for writing all kinds of poems – and inventing brand new styles too. With links to websites where you can listen to many of the poems in this book, and find more helpful writing tips.

Discover the inner workings of the human body! Use the toy forceps to carefully remove the squishy organs, muscles, and bones from the clear body shell, learning the location and function of each one step by step. Then, put them all back together again and display your visible human body on the included stand.

Learn about the body’s skeletal, muscular, circulatory, digestive, nervous, and respiratory systems. Examine 11 soft rubbery organs including the brain, heart, lungs, esophagus, trachea, kidneys, bladder, diaphragm, liver, stomach, and intestines, and learn about the special function of each one. Includes a 12-page, full-color illustrated human anatomy book.

• Includes 32 pieces: 18 skeleton pieces, 9 soft organs, 1 muscle piece, 2 clear body shells, forceps, stand
• Build a visible model of the human body
• Remove the squishy organs with the included toy forceps 
• Learn about body systems and organs
• 12-page, full-color human anatomy book

By Simon Tudhope, Illustrated by John Shirley

A high-octane sticker book with over 10 pages of stickers with which young car enthusiasts can customize a range of supercars. Complete each car by adding wheels, headlights and trim - includes a rally car, a Le Mans car, a Pro Mod racer, an SUV and many more.

• HOW IT WORKS: Press the interactive Hot Dots pen to an answer dot and get immediate visual and audio feedback! The pen lights up green for correct answers, red for wrong answers, and play sounds (or mute option). Self-paced learning builds confidence!
• PRESCHOOL READING & MATH: Prepare for school with 200 interactive activities that cover fundamental reading and math skills, including number and letter recognition, spelling, counting, number words 1-10, letter sounds, patterns, sequencing, and more!
• INCLUDES: Two-in-one activity book with 200 reading and math activities and interactive Pete the Cat Hot Dots pen. Ages 4+. Requires 2 AAA batteries (not included)
• SPARK MORE CONFIDENCE! Boost confidence with core learning toys that build the skills kids need for school success

Learn to apply STEM principles just like an engineer! Moving Creations from hand2mind, a leading developer of classroom learning tools for over 50 years, is created in partnership with K’NEX®. The step-by-step illustrated guide contains 9 different builds, educational science content, 18 STEM experiments and “Think Bigger” challenges to practice the scientific method. Includes a 98 pg. book with storage box attached.

• STEM building activities teach engineering through play
• Walks junior engineers through 9 builds and 18 STEM experiments
• Explores the fascinating science of pneumatics (air) & hydraulics (water)
• Includes “Think Bigger” challenges to deepen understanding of the scientific method