Books with author Leland Graham Ph.D.

Summer Fit Activity Books move summer learning beyond academics to also prepare children physically and socially for the grade ahead. Academic exercises are based on Common Core standards and include skills in math, reading, writing, language arts and science. Fitness exercises are designed to jump start the recommended 60 minutes of active play a day that children need to grow up healthy. Role models from throughout the world including Rosa Parks, Bethany Hamilton and Mother Teresa help reinforce core values such as honesty, respect and trustworthiness. Summer Fit extends the summer learning experience online with free reading and math digital downloads, book reports, health and wellness activities and fitness videos. * Based on Common Core: math, reading, writing, language arts and science * Exercises jump start the recommended 60 minutes of daily movement and play * Role models reinforce core values, good character and social skills * Integrated academics and physical activities reinforce the importance of the body-brain connection * Free digital downloads

Make math matter to students in grades K–1 using Keys to Math Success! This 96-page book includes student-friendly activity pages and posttests in standardized test format. It provides practice for all students but is geared toward struggling learners. This book is excellent for independent work, classroom work, and homework assignments. It supports NCTM standards.

Take students in grades K–5 on a field trip without leaving the classroom using A New Trip Around the World. This 128-page book explores life in and geographical information and fun facts about Puerto Rico, Guatemala, Cuba, Peru, Chile, Spain, the United Kingdom, Norway, Iraq, Afghanistan, Ghana, and Morocco! The book enables students to discover the world through art projects, recipes, flags, maps, and language studies. This amazing classroom supplement supports NCSS and National Geography Standards.

Where in the world are we? Increase students' interest, knowledge, and awareness of geography using Hands-On Geography for grades 6–8. This book features hands-on activities that emphasize the five themes of geography published in Guidelines of Geographic Education: location, place, human-environment interaction, movement, and regions. The book includes map skills, geography activities, interdisciplinary units, lessons on reading and creating charts and graphs, rubrics, organizers, and an answer key. This 128-page book supports National Geography Standards.

Instill a love of language in students in grades PK–2 using Vowels. This 64-page book promotes phonological awareness and builds vocabulary with hands-on activities that suit struggling learners. The book targets skills that students must master in order to progress academically. This resource includes literature connections, reproducible pages, teaching suggestions, a pretest and posttest, fun activities, games, and a reproducible parent letter. It is great for whole-group lessons, independent work, learning centers, and at-home enrichment. The book supports NCTE and NAEYC standards.

Where in the United States are we? Increase students' interest, knowledge, and awareness of geography using Hands-On Geography for grades 3–5. This book features hands-on activities that emphasize the five themes of geography published in Guidelines for Geographic Education: location, place, human-environment interaction, movement, and regions. The book includes map skills; geography activities; lessons on reading and creating charts, graphs, and diagrams; rubrics; organizers; and an answer key. This 128-page book supports National Geography Standards.

Make math matter to students in grades 3–4 using Keys to Math Success! This 96-page book includes student-friendly activity pages and posttests in standardized test format. It provides practice for all students but is geared toward struggling learners. This book is excellent for independent work, classroom work, and homework assignments. It supports NCTM standards.