Sixth Grade Math Minutes Review

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(More customer reviews)I first bought the 4th grade level math minutes and used it as morning seat-work for my students. It worked wonderfully at keeping my students busy and enhancing their skills. I love the math minutes so much that I bought 5th and 6th grade level (I teach 6th grade). I am going to start my students out at the beginning of the year with the 4th grade level book and have my students work up to the 6th grade level book.

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One Hundred Minutes to Better Basic SkillsHelp middle-grade students master essential math skills with the motivating, classroom-tested Math Minutes format featured in these two new books. Each book provides 100 Minutes of 10 problems each for students to complete within a one- to two-minute period. Providing daily practice in every key area of math instruction, Math Minutes is a fun way to improve students problem-solving speed (crucial for testing situations) and an instant assessment tool.

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The Children's Busy Book Review

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(More customer reviews)I'm only in the middle of this book, but so far it's great! It's got some great ideas for kids 6-10. I have a 6 year old, so some of these activities are too old. But I know I have them to look forward to! I have 4 year old too, but I know that he can do many of the things with my 6 year old! The subtitle actually says "...6 to 10-Year-Old..." and not 7-9.

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This book contains 365 activities (one for each day of the year) for six to ten year olds using things found around the home, it shows parents and day-care providers how to: Prevent boredom during even the longest stretches of rainy-day weather with ideas for indoor play, kitchen activities, and arts and crafts projects. Stimulate a child's natural curiosity with entertaining counting and language games and motor-skill activities. Encourage a child's physical, mental, and emotional growth with ideas for fun music, food, water and outdoor play. Keep toddlers occupied during long and short car trips.

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Sorting Shapes, Show Me, & Many Other Activities for Toddlers: 13 to 24 Months (Creative Resources Infant and Toddler Series) Review

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(More customer reviews)I am not disappointed in the book per se, but it surprised me to find that the majority of the suggestions were things that we were already doing. I think that this book would be great for first time moms, teenage moms or dads who don't carry a playlist of nursery rhymes in their iPod. The book does encourage you to use positive and encouraging language with the children which is something that many people benefit from a reminder once in a while (myself included). Borrow it if you can....buy a more advanced book if you think you've already got the basics down.

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Creative Resources for Infants and Toddlers Series is a cluster of resources divided by child-care center and classroom criteria.This series explores child development at the critical stages of life such as predictable and universal patterns of development that occur in all domains, including physical, cognitive, language and communication, social, and emotional.The resources are arranged by age: Infant Resources: birth to 6 months, and 7 month to 12 months, and Toddler Resources: 13 to 24 months, and 25 to 36 months.Understanding developmental norms allows caregivers and parents to create and implement experiences that support and enhance the various levels of child development.With additional references, Web links, and on-line resources associated with each individual age group, Creative Resources for Infants and Toddlers Series provides all the information needed to understand the developmental needs of the child.

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Things to Do With Toddlers and Twos Review

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(More customer reviews)I found this gem at the library, now I'm going to buy a copy for myself! There are so many great ideas in here! I've read other books on the subject but haven't been very impressed. These ideas are practical, inexpensive, and clever. It includes recipes for things like playdough, and instructions for making your own affordable alternatives. Karen Miller had spent over twenty years in the business when this was written and it really shows in this wonderful, thoughtful book.

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Beautiful Beginnings: A Developmental Curriculum for Infants and Toddlers Review

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(More customer reviews)This book is really very good,impressive and informatic for both children and teachers. This is also a good educational base fo new learners. Helpul to learn easily.

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Developed by two respected research consultants for Early Head Start, this extensive curriculum takes a joyful activity-based approach to enhancing the development of infants and toddlers. Professionals and parents will get more than 350 photocopiable, easy-to-use activity sheets divided into six age ranges between birth to three years that build on each child's natural strengths and interests, recognize and expand on emerging developments, and encourage progress in areas of concern.

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Simple Science (Family Nights Tool Chest) Review

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(More customer reviews)This is one of the many Tool Chest books we have used for a kid's Bible Study. We have been amazed at the impact it has had on our kids. In fact, a 3 year old in our group remembered what the prior study was about. We were shocked because it was 5 weeks since we had that study. It has been so valueable for our family.

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Featured onFocus on the Family, FamilyLife Today,and Promise KeepersCreating lasting impressions for the next generation!These ideas and activities have been tried and tested by families like yours. They are designed to make lasting impressions on children of all ages.Have fun with these simple science experiments that use items commonly found in the home to teach important truths from God's Word. For example: Attempt to crush a raw egg to learn about God's protection. Make candies "spark" and learn how to be a light in the world. Watch how peas fall out of a glass and learn to follow God, not the world. Make a rainbow and be reminded how God kept His promise to Noah. See how a hard-boiled egg can be sucked into a glass bottle and discover that nothing is impossible with God.

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Wonderplay, Too: Games, Crafts, & Creative Activities for 3- to 6-year Olds Review

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(More customer reviews)The Parenting Center at the 92nd Street Y in New York City has long been at the forefront of child development. Our son has attended several of the classes offered by the Parenting Center, and they have been outstanding. This book brings the accumulated wisdom of that organization the bear on the question of what kinds of fun activities to pursue with kids. "Wonderplay, Too" picks up where "Wonderplay" leaves off, with hundreds of great ideas for games to play with 3- to 6-year olds. It's full of so many great ideas, any one of which can save your sanity on a rainy day. Highly recommended.

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The original Wonderplay is an enchanting playbook for parents looking to educate and delight kids from infancy through the toddler years. Wonderplay, Too picks up where the first book leaves off, offering more than 200 games, craft projects, and cooking, music, and dance activities for kids ages 3-6. Developed by the 92nd Street Y this brand new book highlights today's parenting concerns, including: how to evaluate and limit video games, computer time and TV, and how working parents can make the most of their time with their kids.

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Sing Play Create: Hands-on Learning for 3- to 7-year-olds (Little Hands Books) Review

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(More customer reviews)I found this book to be very easy, it contains many crafts that you can do with little supplies, does not take a lot of time, and the kids love it. Also I found the singing and games to be useful for any mother who is trying to find her preschool or early elementary child something to do while they are at home.
Also the singing and games are great family activities.
A great value for the money.

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This book is suitable for ages 3 to 7 years. Four kid-favoured themes set the stage for stress-free early learning: At the Pond, In My Garden, At the Zoo, and On the Farm. Children move from parallel play into participatory activities. Sing! Sung or chanted to familiar melodies, the songs provide verbal awareness. Play! Simple games encourage important social skills, such as taking turns and respect for one another. Create! Engaging crafts help kids to observe, imagine, and express themselves. Complete thematic units help kids' develop curiosity with Nature Notes and Little Hands Story Corners.

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The Girls' Book of Excellence: Even More Ways to Be the Best at Everything Review

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(More customer reviews)I have a niece who is 8 and I bought the boy book, for my son, and he loved it so much that i purchased this book for my niece. It is a fun book with a lot of ideas and projects. It is just the right size for her to put it in her purse to read. I love the hard back cover, and it can be a keep sake for her.

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In this book, girls will find even more tremendous tips on how they can be the best at everything. This time around, they will learn how to:
Survive a charging elephant.
Be a synchronized swimmer.
Catch a spider.
Interpret dreams.
Grow an apple tree from a seed.
Be the best cheerleader... and much more!

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Ready for Adolescence: Family Nights Tool Chest Review

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(More customer reviews)Our family loves these activities! What a great way to bring faith based learning activities into our home and to teach our kids about Christian values.

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Twelve family night activities

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Transition Time: Let's Do Something Different Review

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(More customer reviews)I am ordering this book, my current volume of this book is from the library. This is an excellent book. I am a day care provider, and my children were thrilled with all the stuff we found inside this book. All of the materials were easy to get too. I highly recommend it to any teacher of preschoolers and up; and to every day care provider.

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What to do between the things you do with preschool children.

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The Original Summer Bridge Activities: 2nd to 3rd Grade Review

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(More customer reviews)I have been using the summer bridge activity books for both of my children for the last couple of years. I think the books for primary grade children could be a little more challenging in the math area. Once you get to the 3rd-4th grade level they seem to be pretty close to school curriculum. If you are thinking of buying this for your k-3rd grade student you may find the need to supplement the math activities.


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Help children maintain skills while away from school with this award-winning series and original summer learning program! Daily activities in reading, writing, mathematics, and language arts with bonus activities in science and geography. Also included ar

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Summer Bridge Activities: 3rd to 4th Grade Review

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(More customer reviews)Engaging for the child. Mostly math and language activities of differnt types, styles, and complexities. Tasks get progressively harder toward the new school year. A good general purpose review and prep to keep skills fresh and build a few new ones before schools starts in August. Moderately well-illustrated. Encourages independent reading and offers a suggested reading list--though parents should review any of these books for appropriateness for their child. Books off this list that increase vocabulary and reading skill without frustrating your child are also very appropriate. The key is for the child to enjoy reading challenging materials--let your child choose what interests them as much as possible.

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Help children maintain skills while away from school with this award-winning series and original summer learning program! Daily activities in reading, writing, mathematics, and language arts with bonus activities in science and geography. Also included are full-color flash cards, incentive contract calendars, a certificate of completion, and the Summer Bridge Kids who guide children though their daily exercises.

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