Books published by publisher Essential Learning Products Co

Based on the popular Zaner-Bloser® Simplified Method. Starting with basic cursive strokes and pencil position, Learning Cursive Writing uses the simplified Zaner-Bloser alphabet models for cursive practice. This workbook begins with letters using overcurve and downcurve. Frequent review provides plenty of uppercase and lowercase letter practice. Space is provided for students to evaluate their own writing. Numerals 1-10 are included as well as a section on manuscript maintenance. 64 pages. Designed for the 3rd Grade Reading and Writing level.

Essential Learning Products teach like a techie book. 20 Tools for reaching the digital generation. Teach like a techie introduces teachers to 20 gadgets, gizmos, and websites that engage students and raise learning to a higher level. The focus here is not on technological bells and whistles but on good teaching. Teachers are walked step-by-step through the basics of using each tool and specific ways it can improve learning. Any teacher who's facing an interactive white board with no idea how to use it will be reassured by the author's simple advice. Anyone who's wondered how to boost student presentations to new heights with Prezi or make social studies lessons more meaningful with Google Earth or Newseum will be thrilled. And every teacher who's trying desperately to relate to today's students in their own digital language will be empowered by these practical, research-supported, classroom-tested ideas. Connect with your students through the digital tools they love. Use technology not for its own sake, but to enhance your teaching. Seamlessly integrate technology into your lessons. Bring new energy and enthusiasm to your classroom. 192 Pages, paperback. Elementary grade.

Based on the popular Zaner-Bloserå¨ Simplified Method. Improving Cursive Writing covers key areas in writing using the simplified Zaner-Bloser alphabet models. Frequent review with space for students to evaluate their writing helps to build confidence in their abilities. Includes practice with curves, slants, size, spacing, and shape. Extra practice with common beginnings and endings, contractions, and joining helps to build speed. Special attention is given to "writing with rhythm." Students are given an opportunity for manuscript maintenance, writing their numerals, and a final evaluation. 64 pages. Designed for the 5th Grade Reading and Writing level.

Based on the popular Zaner-Bloser® Simplified Method. In Learning Manuscript Writing students will practice the basic strokes needed for legible handwriting using the simplified Zaner-Bloser alphabet models. Top-to-bottom lines, left-to-right lines, forward and backward circles, as well as right and left slants are introduced. Students will practice their lowercase and uppercase alphabet through various word and sentence practice. Numerals 1-10 are included along with basic punctuation. 64 pages. Designed for the 1st Grade reading and writing level.

Based on the popular Zaner-Bloserå¨ Simplified Method. Improving Manuscript Writing uses the simplified Zaner-Bloser alphabet models to further develop a student's handwriting. Frequent reviews and evaluation of letter size, spacing, and shape remind students of ways to improve their manuscript writing. Students also practice with numerals 1-10; counting and writing numerals. Introduction of basic cursive strokes along with lowercase and uppercase cursive letters is included. 64pp. Designed for the 2nd Grade Reading and Writing level.

Magical Tales Set by Joy Cowley. Set includes 3 titles: The Rusty, Trusty Tractor; Mrs. Goodstory; and The Bedtime Train. (1) The Rusty, Trusty Tractor: Will Grandfather buy a new tractor to replace his faithful old one? Geared for Grade 3.1. (2) Mrs Goodstory: A young boy explores the world through stories with Mrs Goodstory. Geared for Grade 3.6. (3) The Bedtime Train: When it's hard to go to sleep, watch out for Brad (who looks a lot like Dad!), engineer of the Bedtime Train! He'll take you to places wild. Geared to Grade 2.2. Photos show the 3 Book covers.

This Zaner-Bloser "My Writing Journal" will "WOW" your students! This high-quality writing journal features Zaner-Bloser rulings appropriate for elementary grades and are guaranteed to provide some extra cool motivation with its contemporary design. All journals are spiral-bound to lay flat for no-hassle writing. Choose from 4 styles in the "Stars and Stripes Series" offerings. This offering is Grades 4-Up "Stripes" style Journal containing 100 pages with 3/8" rulings.

Get ready to "Spill the Beans" about math with these hands-on cards. Students reinforce number sense, logic, and problem-solving skills as they work with real beans from your classroom to determine the answers to the problems on the cards. The interactive cards are numbered for easy differentiation and designed to keep students at all levels engaged, challenged, and motivated. Ideal for centers, too. (For Ages 4-6) 84 cards.

This Zaner-Bloser® "My Writing Journal" will "WOW" your students! This high-quality writing journal features Zaner-Bloser® rulings appropriate for elementary grades and are guaranteed to provide some extra cool motivation with its contemporary design. All journals are spiral-bound to lay flat for no-hassle writing. Choose from 4 styles int the "Furry Friends Series" offerings. This offering is the Grade 1 "Holstein Cow" Journal containing 100 pages with 5/8" rulings.

You get 4 titles by Suzanne Bloom. (1) A Splendid Friend, Indeed: A picture book that says volumes about friendship with a few select words and charming illustrations. Geared for Grade 2.4. (2) The Bus For Us: On her first day of school, Tess wonders what the school bus will look like. Geared for Grade 2.3. (3) A Mighty Fine Time Machine: It may look like an ordinary box, but an aardvark named Grant and an armadillo named Antoine, see it for what it really is: a time machine! Geared for Grade 2.9. (4) Treasure: Goose believes that the paper in Bear's hand could only be a treasure map. An X marks the spot, but for what? Soon Bear and Goose are on a wild goose chase for hidden treasure. Geared for Grade 1.7. The 4 book covers shown on all 4 photos.