Books in New Experiences series

Who sleeps in a bed? Does a polar bear? Does a beaver? Does a bumblebee? Do you? Bedtime is one of the most important times of the day for young children, and this latest addition to the informative Early Experiences series explains to children why only some animals have beds, but everybody goes to sleep. The perfect bedtime book! Written by Dr. Fred Ehrlich, a pediatrician and child psychiatrist, the fact-filled, question-and-answer Early Experiences books engage young children through humorous comparisons right at their level of comprehension.

Modeled after the popular TV game show; features categories like state History, Geography, Exploration, People, Statehood, State Attractions, and lots more. Each category lists educational and entertaining answers--the student gives the correct question. Includes approximately 30 categories and 150 answers and questions. Kids love the Jeopardy-style format! This reproducible book features categories of your state to build quick-thinking skills. The categories includes missions, animals, landmarks, flag facts, ancestors, politics, settlers, statehood, trivia, first, potpourri and more.

Exploring New Mexico through Project-Based Leaning includes 50 well-thought-out projects designed for grades 3-5. In assigning your students projects that dig into New Mexico’s geography, history, government, economy, current events, and famous people, you will deepen their appreciation and understanding of New Mexico while simultaneously improving their analytical skills and ability to recognize patterns and big-picture themes. Project-based learning today is much different than the craft-heavy classroom activities popular in the past. Inquiry, planning, research, collaboration, and analysis are key components of project-based learning activities today. However, that doesn’t mean creativity, individual expression, and fun are out. They definitely aren’t!Each project is designed to help students gain important knowledge and skills that are derived from standards and key concepts at the heart of academic subject areas. Students are asked to analyze and solve problems, to gather and interpret data, to develop and evaluate solutions, to support their answers with evidence, to think critically in a sustained way, and to use their newfound knowledge to formulate new questions worthy of exploring.While some projects are more complex and take longer than others, they all are set up in the same structure. Each begins with the central project-driving questions, proceeds through research and supportive questions, has the student choose a presentation option, and ends with a broader-view inquiry. Rubrics for reflection and assessments are included, too. This consistent framework will make it easier for you assign projects and for your students to follow along and consistently meet expectations.Encourage your students to take charge of their projects as much as possible. As a teacher, you can act as a facilitator and guide. The projects are structured such that students can often work through the process on their own or through cooperation with their classmates.

The New Mexico Primary Sources is a pack of 20 primary source documents that are relevant to the history in New Mexico. We have created a FREE Online Teacher’s Guide for Primary Sources to help you to teach primary sources more effectively and use creative strategies for integrating primary source materials into your classroom. This FREE Online Teacher's Guide for Primary Sources is 15 pages. It includes teacher tools, student handouts, and student worksheets. Click to download the FREE Online Teacher's Guide for Primary Sources.The New Mexico Primary Sources will help your students build common core skills including: • Analysis• Critical Thinking• Point of View• Compare and Contrast• Order of Events• And Much More! Perfect for gallery walks and literature circles! Great research and reference materials! The 20 New Mexico Primary Sources are: • Photograph of a page of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo – ended the Mexican War and added nearly two million square miles to the U.S. – 1848• Map of region including New Mexico, west Texas, and nearby areas occupied by Comanches before the 1860s• Photograph of the Long Walk of the Navajo – Native Americans forced to walk from their reservation in Arizona to eastern New Mexico – 1864• Photograph of General Henry Hopkins Sibley – leader of the Confederate Army of New Mexico during the Civil War – circa 1865• Map of Arizona and New Mexico territories – 1867• Photograph of Pat Garrett, sheriff of Lincoln County, New Mexico – apprehended and shot Billy the Kid after the 1878 Lincoln County War• Photograph of Albuquerque, New Mexico – 1880• Photograph of Buffalo Soldiers – 1890• Photograph of Colonel Theodore Roosevelt and the Rough Riders atop San Juan Hill during the Spanish-American War – volunteers came from New Mexico, Arizona, Oklahoma, and Texas – 1898• Photograph of Ruidoso Store near Fort Stanton, New Mexico – 1900• Photograph of Dr. Robert Goddard towing a rocket to the launching tower in Roswell, New Mexico – circa 1930• Photograph of the "Big Room" - largest room at Carlsbad Cavern in southeastern New Mexico – 1941• Photograph of the U.S. Navy battleship USS New Mexico at the end of WWII – anchored in Tokyo Bay with Mount Fuji in the background – 1945• Photograph of J. Robert Oppenheimer (left) examining the steel test tower where the first nuclear device was detonated – Trinity test site in New Mexico – 1945• Poster urging forest fire prevention featuring Smokey Bear – the living symbol of Smokey Bear was a black bear cub rescued after a New Mexico forest fire in 1950• Photograph of astronaut and New Mexico native Harrison Schmitt scooping up soil samples from the moon – 1972• Photograph of San Miguel Chapel in Santa Fe – original adobe walls built circa 1610 – oldest church structure in the U.S. – photo taken 2002• Photograph of mass ascension of hot air balloons at the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta – 2006• Population density map of New Mexico according to the 2010 census• Photograph of End of the Santa Fe Trail marker – photo taken 2011Your students will: • think critically and analytically, interpret events, and question various perspectives of history. • participate in active learning by creating their own interpretations instead of memorizing facts and a writer’s interpretations. • integrate and evaluate information provided in diverse media formats to deepen their understanding of historical events. • experience a more relevant and meaningful learning experience. Each primary resource is printed on sturdy 8.5" X 11" cardstock.

The perfect reference guide for students in grades 3 and up - or anyone! This handy, easy-to-use reference guide is divided into seven color-coded sections which includes New Mexico basic facts, geography, history, people, places, nature and miscellaneous information. Each section is color coded for easy recognition. This Pocket Guide comes with complete and comprehensive facts ALL about New Mexico. Riddles, recipes, and surprising facts make this guide a delight! New Mexico Basics section explores your state's symbols and their special meaning. New Mexico Geography section digs up the what's where in New Mexico. New Mexico History section is like traveling through time to some of New Mexico's greatest moments. New Mexico People section introduces you to famous personalities and your next-door neighbors. New Mexico Places section shows you where you might enjoy your next family vacation. New Mexico Nature section tells what Mother Nature gave to New Mexico. New Mexico Miscellaneous section describes the real fun stuff ALL about New Mexico.

The latest addition to the Early Experiences series takes a look at how and where animals and people find their food, and what they do with their food once they find it. This friendly, fact-filled, question-and-answer format, comparing people to animals, provides the perfect vehicle to introduce young children to the eating habits of a variety of animals. Emily Bolam's humorous drawings illustrate the informative text.

I’m Reading About New Jersey is a 48-page colorful book that helps students learn what makes New Jersey unique. I’m Reading about New Jersey helps early readers learn fun and interesting facts about New Jersey. The colorful illustrations, bold, vibrant art, kid-friendly text and photographs help bring the state to life. I’m Reading About New Jersey topics include:Native AmericansExplorersSettlementStatehoodFlagCapitalSealNicknameBordersPresidents BirdFlowerTreeInsectBeachesLakesSalt MarshLandmarkAgricultureSportsClaim to FameGlossaryAnd More!

New Jersey Geography-Statistics say most kids know less geography than ever-don't let that apply to your students! Start by making sure kids know the main places & geographic features in their own state. Give them activities that pretend they are taking a cross-state bike tour, using free football game passes, jogging through the state, etc., & they'll find their way around in a hurry! Geography activities include information on counties, rivers, museums, historic places, sites of interest, colleges, bordering states, climate, topography, crops and more, all ready to reproduce! Approximately 30 activities and 200 geography related places and facts are covered. Students work alone or in groups and use maps, reference books or resource people to complete challenging riddles, matching games, word searches, fill-in lists, scavenger hunts, and completion exercises that reinforce learning, sharpen research skills, and provide a lively introduction to New Jersey.