Material Code 1121

Aligns with Application of Common Core State Standards for English Language Learners.

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Use 2" Acco rings with hole-punched word cards, photo cards, or other learning/reference tools to assist students as they read, write, listen, and speak. Reopen to add cards and snap closed again.

• Multi-layered nickel-plating won't crack or split.
• Locking position for extra security.
• Easy to operate--pull to open and squeeze to close.
• Tough steel rings can handle heavy use.

Teaching Tip: Personal Dictionary

Students look up key vocabulary, copy the word, definition, draw a picture onto a pre-corner-hole-punched index card. Slip cards onto an Acco ring for easy flipping for reference and adding additional word cards! 

Aligns with Application of Common Core State Standards for English Language Learners.

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Around-the-House Picture Words (English/Spanish) Skill Drill Flash Cards. Easy-to-use flash cards feature common words and photo cues in English and Spanish. Great for ESL. Fun activities for home, school, and travel. 96 cards. 3" x 5 7/8".

all ages

all grades

Teaching Tip: Photo Story Starters

Material Code 0220 

Aligns with Application of Common Core State Standards for English Language Learners.

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This is a versatile set of 156 photo-illustrated cards which helps early learners, ELLs and students with special needs develop oral language skills related to everyday themes. Each 3 1/2" write-on/wipe-off card features a photograph and word(s) on one side. The reverse features the same image, plus space for writing the word(s), either in English or another language, for assessment. Set includes dividers for each of the 16 themes and a 16-page Activity Guide.

all ages

all grades

Teaching Tip: Compare & Contrast

Teaching Tip: What Picture Do You Have?

Material Code 0150

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Develop oral and written language skills by labeling real-life photos related to 20 common themes. Encourages oral and written language development (vocabulary, listening, speaking). Supports school survival and life skills for very limited English proficient ELLs, early learners and children with special needs. Features write-on/wipe-off photos that can be labeled in any language. Includes 24-page Activity Book with reproducible chart pages that can be used for practice, assessment or school-to-home connection activities. Spiral-bound easel chart with 10 double-sided pages measures 14.5"L x 20"H and can also hang from a pocket chart stand.

5-12 years old

Kindergarten-6th grade

Teaching Tip: Chart Labeling

Material Code: 0570

Aligns with Application of Common Core State Standards for English Language Learners.

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3" cubes imprinted with PreK-2 appropriate words combine learning with play. Words are color-coded by type (adjective, noun, verb, etc.) which makes sentence forming fun and easy. Kids can roll blocks like dice to make a sentence, stack blocks to make sentence, practice recognizing letters or words and much more. Learning activities included. Blocks are made of sturdy display board and are coated with a water-resistant coating for easy clean-ups.

5 years and up

Kindergarten to 4th grade

Material Code: 0480

Aligns with Application of Common Core State Standards for English Language Learners.

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Students discover and practice grammar and sentence structure in an entertaining and motivating format. Double-sided, full-color flip book is 5" x 17" with different themes and structure on each side. Work with articles, pronouns, adjectives, adverbs, verbs, prepositions, and nouns.

6 to Adult

1st to Adult

Teaching Tip: Working in Triads

Material Code: 840

Aligns with Application of Common Core State Standards for English Language Learners.

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Spin the spinner and create sentences by piecing together the colored word or phrase cards you collect. Sensationally simple but immensely engaging, this game is a winner. Earn five points for every correct sentence you construct! Level One includes 40 each of the Who, What, and Where cards. Level Two adds 20 When cards. Contains 140 word cards and game board with spinner. For 2-4 players.

6 years and up

1st grade and up 

Teaching Tip: Differentiating with Games

Material Code: 0820

Aligns with Application of Common Core State Standards for English Language Learners.

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Teach vocabulary in any language with over 400 reproducible photo cards, games, puzzles, and activities! ALL of the activities provided are effective for ALL children, whether they are learning a first, second, or even a third language. The photo cards and games can be reproduced and used for classroom "English" activities, and additional sets can be sent home with the children for "home" language learning. Important themes include: actions, colors, shapes, clothing, food, everyday objects, school tools, people, careers, toys, family, and many more! 96 pages.

all ages

all grades

Teaching Tip: Head Notes

Material Code: 0170

Aligns with Application of Common Core State Standards for English Language Learners.

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Double-sided flip chart featuring cards with real-life photography and unique writing prompts (i.e. who, what, where, when), inviting students to tell or write a brand-new story with each use. Mix and match image cards or phrase cards to determine the characters, plot and setting for each original story. Images and words allow readers of all levels, as well as ELLs and students with special needs, to create stories. Includes 60 total cards and Activity Guide. Flip chart measures 14 1/2"L x 5"H.

all ages

all grades

Material Code: 0240

Aligns with Application of Common Core State Standards for English Language Learners.

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Turn extra classroom minutes into valuable learning time. Daily Warm-Ups jump-starts your classes with easy-to-use activities that reinforce and enhance your students’ English skills skills. Helps students understand, write, and communicate more effectively. Strengthens vocabulary and critical-thinking skills. 180 short five- to ten-minute activities with answer key. Correlated to state guidelines and NCTE/IRA standards. Transforms downtime into learning time. ©2002, 187 pages, 8 x 5 inches, reproducible, softbound.

All Ages

All Grades

Material Code 0140

Aligns with Application of Common Core State Standards for English Language Learners.

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Containing 12,000 synonyms, 10,000 antonyms, and 2,000 homonyms, this versatile book is the perfect reference tool for higher level English learners to improve their writing. Not only will it help students expand their vocabularies, this lightweight volume will help young people pick the perfect words to express their thought and feelings.

Material Code: 0471

Aligns with Application of Common Core State Standards for English Language Learners.

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The 42 two-piece photographic word puzzles have great educational value for not only ESL programs, but also instruction for Spanish. The puzzles are self-checking. If the student matches the English word to the corresponding Spanish word, the puzzle pieces will fit properly, completing the photograph. Once the student has mastered reading the words, he can turn the puzzle pieces over to match the words without the photographic clues. A resource guide and game directions in English and Spanish are provided.

5 years and up

Kindergarten and up

Material Code: 0500

Aligns with Application of Common Core State Standards for English Language Learners.

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The activities in this book consist of a series of questions and answer cards related to language structure and use. Students are actively engaged as each player answers a question and then asks the next question. For example, "Who has a synonym for hungry?" is answered by, "I have famished." and so on. Another example: "I have tower. Who has the noun in this sentence?: The mystery novel is thrilling to read" is answered by the student with the card: "I have novel. Who has the noun in this sentence?: I see a red truck?" When students reach the last card, they will find that it refers back tie the first card. Requires minimal preparation but results in maximum participation and effort. Covers standards-based skills such as synonyms and antonyms, compound words, homophones, prefixes and suffixes etc.

7-12 years old

2nd-7th grade

Material Code: 0560

Aligns with Application of Common Core State Standards for English Language Learners.

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Idioms pose a challenge to ELLs.  Research says that idioms, like "go the extra mile" and "a piece of cake" for example, are particularly difficult for English Learners. Now understanding idioms is “easy as pie” with the revised Scholastic Dictionary of Idioms. This essential resource features explanations for more than 700 everyday idioms, kid-friendly sample sentences, alphabetical listings and an easy-to-use index. Paperback. 304 pp.

8 years and up

3rd grade and up

Material Code: 0470

Aligns with Application of Common Core State Standards for English Language Learners.

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Kindergarten Vocabulary Photo Cards

The most important vocabulary words for kindergarteners! Photo cards are an incredibly flexible tool that can help students to practice with content vocabulary in a multitude of ways.  Use the picture cards to create games, story starters, construct sentences, concepts and more.  Make language learning hands-on and interactive for your language learners with a high-quality set of photo cards.
Covers core content (organized by math, science, language, general) for cross-curricular oral language practice

Features key word and familiar real-life photo on front; example of the word in a sentence and picture on reverse

Stretches skills with 25 challenge words

Aligns with most picture dictionaries and grade-level word lists

Supports word walls, pocket charts, ELLs and students with special needs

Includes 150 write & wipe cards (3"L x 3"H) in storage box with Activity Guide

1st Grade Vocabulary Photo Card Set

Material Code 1122

Aligns with Application of Common Core State Standards for English Language Learners.

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The most important vocabulary words for kindergarteners! Photo cards are an incredibly flexible tool that can help students to practice with content vocabulary in a multitude of ways.  Use the picture cards to create games, story starters, construct sentences, concepts and more.  Make language learning hands-on and interactive for your language learners with a high-quality set of photo cards.

Material Code 1120

Aligns with Application of Common Core State Standards for English Language Learners.

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This 80-Card set will help students identify and discuss different feelings and emotions. Half of the images are against a plain background showing only the upper body and face, and clearly depicting a single emotion. The remaining cards show people in real situations and activities with natural setting and contexts, inviting discussion about a range of emotions, why the people may feel that way, and possible responses to these feelings. The back of each card is numbered and lists suggested activities for which emotion the card is targeting. Each hi-gloss card is 3 1/2" x 5".

all ages

all grades

 Material Code 0160

Aligns with Application of Common Core State Standards for English Language Learners.

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The Language Builder Picture Noun Card set is a tremendous tool for teaching key language concepts to English Learners. This 350 card set includes stunning, child-pleasing, bright, photographic images from nine basic categories (animals, foods, vehicles, furniture, clothing, toys, everyday objects, shapes, and colors). The Language Builder: Picture Noun Card set is the only flashcard set to offer the Basic Stage Set. Fifteen images (105 cards) are Basic Stage Cards. In Stage One, two identical images are on white backgrounds. In Stage Two, five similar images are in their natural settings. The basic stage cards teach matching, labeling, and categorization skills. Also, the shape and color cards have exact duplicates so you can match them up. The back of each card is numbered and gives a label and category for the image, as well as suggested activities appropriate to the card. The cards are coated with a hi-gloss varnish for durability and all images appear horizontally for consistent presentation. The set also comes with divider cards, preprinted stickers for custom organizing, and a sturdy "work-from" box. Each card is a standard photo 3.5" x 5" size to allow easy incorporation of your own pictures.(All Ages)

all ages

all grades

Material Code: 0410

Aligns with Application of Common Core State Standards for English Language Learners.

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Connectable rods have everyday vocabulary including high-frequency words, common language patterns (including sentence structure) and emphasize listening & speaking with some reading & writing. Set includes 233 color-coded Reading Rods®, in a sturdy storage tub.

all ages

all grades

Material Code: 0270

Aligns with Application of Common Core State Standards for English Language Learners.

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This sentence building set includes over 240 common sight words. Words are 1” tall. Words can be sorted to develop letter recognition, create word lists and discover phonological similarities.  A great tool for building sentences and recognizing different language functions and grammatical structures.  Set also includes 58 upper and lowercase letters, punctuation, and blank magnet tiles.

**Board not included

all ages

all grades

Material Code 0080

Aligns with Application of Common Core State Standards for English Language Learners.

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Reinforce vocabulary, pronunciation and speaking practice with this set of photo cubes that represent everyday objects like an x-ray, table, and baby etc. Includes 4 cubes with photos representing objects that start with different letters, plus activity guide. Soft foam cubes measure 1½ each.

all ages

all grades

Material Code: 0200

Aligns with Application of Common Core State Standards for English Language Learners.

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The remarkable new edition of the best-selling Oxford Picture Dictionary is a wonderful reference book to introduce beginning English students to a core vocabulary. It features over 4,000 words and phrases illustrated with all new vibrant, crystal-clear artwork. The topics, based on extensive input from teachers and students, have been thoroughly updated to meet the needs of today's English language learners. It is available in eleven bilingual editions for Arabic, Brazilian Portuguese, Chinese, Farsi, French, Haitian, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Spanish, Thai, Urdu, and Vietnamese.

all ages

all grades

Material Code 0210

Aligns with Application of Common Core State Standards for English Language Learners.

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Bilingual Dictionary for Chinese speaking teenage and adult students of English

Build your students' vocabulary, reading and critical thinking skills. A richly illustrated thematic dictionary with easy-to-learn vocabulary units supported by a full range of teacher and classroom resources. Content is organized within 12 thematic units, including Everyday Language, People, Housing, Food and Recreation.

Each unit starts with an Intro page (new to this edition) and ends with a story page, with single or double-page sub-topics introducing new words in a realistic visual context and easy-to-learn "chunks."

The target new vocabulary is listed and simple practice activities help students put their new words into practice.

Story pages include pre-reading questions to build previewing and predicting skills and post-reading questions and role-play activities to support critical thinking and to encourage students to use the new language they have learned.

Rich visual contexts recycle words from the unit. This structure is designed to address the needs of multilevel classrooms.

Supporting components include more guidance on this topic as well as assessing needs and lesson planning. (available in English only).

 Oxford Picture Dictionary English-Spanish: Bilingual Dictionary for Spanish speaking teenage and adult students of English [Paperback]

Content is organized within 12 thematic units, including Everyday Language, People, Housing, Food and Recreation.Each unit starts with an Intro page (new to this edition) and ends with a story page, with single or double-page sub-topics introducing new words in a realistic visual context and easy-to-learn "chunks." The target new vocabulary is listed and simple practice activities help students put their new words into practice. Story pages include pre-reading questions to build previewing and predicting skills and post-reading questions and role-play activities to support critical thinking and to encourage students to use the new language they have learned. Rich visual contexts recycle words from the unit. This structure is designed to address the needs of multilevel classrooms. 

Supporting components include more guidance on this topic as well as assessing needs and lesson planning. (available in English only).

 Content is organized within 12 thematic units, including Everyday Language, People, Housing, Food and Recreation.

Each unit starts with an Intro page (new to this edition) and ends with a story page, with single or double-page sub-topics introducing new words in a realistic visual context and easy-to-learn "chunks."

The target new vocabulary is listed and simple practice activities help students put their new words into practice.

Story pages include pre-reading questions to build previewing and predicting skills and post-reading questions and role-play activities to support critical thinking and to encourage students to use the new language they have learned.

Rich visual contexts recycle words from the unit. This structure is designed to address the needs of multilevel classrooms.

Oxford Picture Dictionary English-Vietnamese: Bilingual Dictionary for Vietnamese speaking teenage and adult students of English [Paperback]

Content is organized within 12 thematic units, including Everyday Language, People, Housing, Food and Recreation.

Each unit starts with an Intro page (new to this edition) and ends with a story page, with single or double-page sub-topics introducing new words in a realistic visual context and easy-to-learn "chunks."

The target new vocabulary is listed and simple practice activities help students put their new words into practice.

Story pages include pre-reading questions to build previewing and predicting skills and post-reading questions and role-play activities to support critical thinking and to encourage students to use the new language they have learned.

Rich visual contexts recycle words from the unit. This structure is designed to address the needs of multilevel classrooms. 

Learning nouns, verbs and adjectives is fun with this pocket chart! Put the picture poster in the top pocket and have students place the word cards in the appropriate columns. Good for helping ELLs to develop oral language and vocabulary skills. Create your own posters, or use the double-sided posters (included). Also included are 42 double-sided word cards and 3 storage pockets.

5 years-adult

Kindergarten-Adult

Material Code: 0600

Aligns with Application of Common Core State Standards for English Language Learners.

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This themed set of Photographic Learning Cards is a great classroom value for ESL and ELL programs, Title I & III programs, Head Start, resource rooms, early childhood, and elementary classrooms. Photo cards are an incredibly flexible tool that work for all levels of English learners to develop vocabulary, create stories, build sentences, classify, categorize, discuss, converse, and interact with language.

The set includes:

• 46 photographs of "Nouns: Everyday Objects." Develop vocabulary by identifying objects found in familiar settings.  Features: clothes, furniture, bathroom, kitchen, and personal items, plus many more.
• 46 photographs of "Nouns: Food." All the basic food groups are represented.  Foods can be sorted according to the USDA's "food plate": vegetables, fruits, dairy, meats & protein, grains, fats, and sweets (empty calories).  Foods can be sorted according to meal and snack choices.
  
• 45 photographs of "Nouns: Things at School."  Photographs of people, places, and things commonly found in schools.  Essential vocabulary for school-aged children.
  
• 46 photographs of "Verbs: Actions." Delightful images of children demonstrating and easily recognizable actions.
  
• 46 photographs of "Adjectives: Opposite." 23 opposite pairs that show adjectives in context.  Includes: old/young; big/little; tall/short; wet/dry; many/few; dirty/clean; full/empty; and more.
• 46 photographs that promote "Talk About a Child's Day." Incredible photographs that feature children participating in everyday activities and events, such as brushing teeth, attending a birthday party, playing soccer, getting on a school bus, eating breakfast, and playing video games, to name just a few.
• a total of 275, 4.5" x 5.5" cards. 

Plus 13 resource guide cards filled with additional teaching suggestions, activity ideas, and word lists.  The resource guides and word lists are provided in English Spanish, and French.

pre-K through 8th grade

2 year olds -13 year olds

Material Code: 0400

Aligns with Application of Common Core State Standards for English Language Learners.

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Offer students user-friendly access to the most common content area vocabulary in life, Earth, physical and space science lessons. Supports research-based best practice of direct vocabulary instruction as a means of developing background knowledge needed for success on standardized tests. Features 168 words with definitions in English and Spanish, alphabetized by English entry. Provides full-color, real-life photography and example sentences modeling context and usage of each word. Works well for science and content area reading instruction in mainstream classrooms and ELL and dual-language programs. Includes 64 pages

5-12 years

Kindergarten-12th grade

Material Code: 0610

Aligns with Application of Common Core State Standards for English Language Learners.

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These dice are wonderful manipulatives to create your own word games, vocabulary practice, verb reviews and more. Just write-on with a dry erase pen words, questions, pictures etc. Erase for the next activity. Includes 4 dice. Each die measures 2” square. 1 each of red, yellow, green, and blue.

All Ages

All Grades

Material Code: 0180

Check out a video on how to use this tool in research-based ways:

Teaching Tip: Roll A Sentence

Aligns with Application of Common Core State Standards for English Language Learners.

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The Heinle Picture Dictionary for Children is the only children's dictionary that presents vocabulary within thematic readings and offers opportunities for multi-level practice of every word introduced to help develop English language skills.

• 1,100 words are taught contextually through colorful illustrations and photographs, readings, and activities in eight thematic units.
• Students encounter words in context through "Rhyme Time" and "Fun Facts" readings.
• "Playing With Words" offers fun activities in which students increase semantic understanding and develop their language skills.

Students enjoy manipulating word and punctuation mark dominoes to build sentences. Includes 228 color-coded dominoes featuring nouns, pronouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, conjunctions, prepositions, and punctuation marks. Packaged in a handy storage bucket.

all ages

all grades

Material Code 0090

Aligns with Application of Common Core State Standards for English Language Learners.

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Display vocabulary words anywhere in the classroom environment! Provides easy viewing for the whole class during reading, writing and test-taking. Reinforces vocabulary, spelling, phonics and sight words. Features a write & wipe surface on both sides; reverse side is blank for writing definitions or customizing for any subject. Hangs by 4 grommets or rests on tabletop.Works with wet- or dry-erase markers. Includes Activity Guide. Measures 44"L x 28"H when open; folds to 22"L x 28"H for storage.

5-12 years

Kindergarten-6th grade

Material Code: 0620

Aligns with Application of Common Core State Standards for English Language Learners.

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WordQ is a simple but brilliant product that seamlessly integrates word prediction and text to speech. Giving you a complete writing solution.  

• Works with all commonly used programs like Microsoft Word, Notepad, email clients like Microsoft Outlook, GMail, Yahoo! Mail, and Hotmail. It also works on the web with virtually any website like Facebook, ePals, Blackboard, Wikipedia, and more!
• Word prediction works even if words are spelled creatively or missing parts
• Offers a list of words with similar meaning to add variety to your writing
• Uses clear and pleasant text to voice feedback
• Gives examples for words that sound similar by using them in a sentence (example: there, their | to, too, etc.)
• Text reading software reads aloud text you highlight, including websites, emails and instant-messaging
• Using text to speech when writing, poor grammar sounds off and bad punctuation disrupts the rhythm
• Helps only as much as you need with functions that easily turn on or off
• Lets you modify word prediction to use specific vocabulary or topics
• While learning which words you like to use, its word prediction works faster
• Now includes English, French, Spanish and German*

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