Books with author Lisa Holt

A haiku is a type of poetry that follows a pattern. Haiku started in Japan and has become popular around the world. Learn more about why people love to read and write in patterns. Try to create your own haiku, too! This full-color nonfiction reader will engage students in reading while introducing them to new vocabulary terms and concepts. Important text features include a glossary and a table of contents to develop students comprehension and literacy skills. This book aligns with national and state standards and features exciting TIME For Kids content to keep grade 2 students engaged in learning.

All Lissa dreamed of was a turtle to add to her pet collection. When her daddy put his foot down against having another animal in the house, Lissa decided to use a lemonade stand as a means of getting that turtle! She convinced her daddy to help her, learning valuable lessons along the way. Little did father and daughter know that as a result of Lissa's desire for a turtle, a worldwide organization would be born. Lemonade Day is changing the the lives of children around the world and teaching them how to fulfill dreams of their own.

The Fix-it Phonics Student Books are designed to be used in the classroom with the Audio CD/Downloads. In total the books contain ten units of learning. The engaging Letterland characters introduce 40 new spelling patterns through stories, songs, chants and play. Every unit guides children on how to blend sounds to read words, there are regular review lessons as well as `Talk time' pages to encourage good communication and oral language skills.

Join the Letterlanders and learn English with this interactive software that brings the Fix-it Phonics programme to life! Watch as the Letterland characters tell their stories, learn the a-z letter shapes and sounds, listen to keywords and build whole words on screen. You can also sing along with the Letterlanders and watch how their letter shapes are formed. Consolidate learning with a variety of games to play and keep a track of your results!

These Fix-it Phonics Workbooks are full of engaging activities, stickers and colouring to help children learn and consolidate knowledge of spelling patterns introduced in Level 2. The Letterland friends provide children with the skills they need to blend sounds and read and write words. There are also review and listening activities, giving every child a sense of accomplishment and progress.