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  • We Love Reading Street Signs

    Dustin Lee Carlton

    Paperback (CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, March 9, 2017)
    Everybody loves to read street signs. This environmental print photo book has 30 unique pictures of signs.The images in this book are meant to inspire discussion, spark an interest, and build a foundation of knowledge for new readers that will serve them for the rest of their lives. A few basic questions can lead to hours of happy discussion about intention, danger, safety, and interpretation.We like to ask our toddler simple things like, "What colors do you see?", "What is that word?", "Can you say those letters?", "What shape is that?", "Can you count all of the ...(windows, birds, cars, trees... etc.)?", "What number do you see?" This type of learning is easy and very effective. Soft and simple repetition of the basics helps us to remember what we need to know. Keeping our lessons fun makes us want to repeat the exercises.We learn from what we see and we see letters & numbers everywhere. Environmental print is everyplace and it's a special aid for everything from finding 100% whole wheat bread to navigating cross-country road trips! Interpreting the language we see all around us is important for anyone who wants to accomplish anything.Please, visit our FREE blog for new photographs every day of the week and sample our simple "Discussion Starter" questions at:streetsignsforkids.blogspot.comAnd, don't miss out on our special weekly celebration, "NEON Fridays!"#earlyliteracy
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  • We Love Reading Street Signs: Count To 100

    Dustin Lee Carlton

    Paperback (Independently published, March 1, 2019)
    A beautiful collection of photographs, "Count to 100" is an environmental print exploration of New York City's 1st Avenue from 1st Street all the way up to 128th Street. Environmental print is a valuable tool in the early education and literacy of our youngest children yet it's sophisticated enough to be studied in college. Recognizing and interpreting the communications placed everywhere in our environment is a skill we use every day. We hope you and your young ones enjoy this vibrant treasure trove of business banner photography!
  • We Love Reading Street Signs: Sidewalk Signals

    Dustin Lee Carlton

    Paperback (Independently published, March 21, 2019)
    Street signs are fun to read! Environmental print is everywhere. Reading with our children boosts literacy and helps early childhood development. This collection of photographs explores sidewalks and some of the information that is found there. We love to play "We See" games with our photos –These can easily incorporate aspects of literacy, mathematics, and situational awareness. This environmental print photo book has 30 unique pictures of signs.The images in this book are meant to inspire discussion, spark an interest, and build a foundation of knowledge for new readers that will serve them for the rest of their lives. A few basic questions can lead to hours of happy discussion about intention, danger, safety, and interpretation.We like to ask our toddler simple things like, "What colors do you see?", "What is that word?", "Can you say those letters?", "What shape is that?", "Can you count all of the ...(windows, birds, cars, trees... etc.)?", "What number do you see?" This type of learning is easy and very effective. Soft and simple repetition of the basics helps us to remember what we need to know. Keeping our lessons fun makes us want to repeat the exercises.We learn from what we see and we see letters & numbers everywhere. Environmental print is everyplace and it's a special aid for everything from finding 100% whole wheat bread to navigating cross-country road trips! Interpreting the language we see all around us is important for anyone who wants to accomplish anything.Please, visit our FREE blog for new photographs every day of the week and sample our simple "Discussion Starter" questions at:streetsignsforkids.blogspot.comAnd, don't miss out on our special weekly celebration, "NEON Fridays!"#earlyliteracy
  • We Love Reading Street Signs: Business Banners

    Dustin Lee Carlton

    Paperback (Independently published, Feb. 14, 2019)
    Environmental print is a valuable tool in the early education and literacy of our youngest children yet it's sophisticated enough to be studied in college. Recognizing and interpreting the communications placed everywhere in our environment is a skill we use every day. A beautiful collection of photographs, "Business City Banners" is an environmental print exploration of New York City's Inwood neighborhood. We hope you and your young ones enjoy this vibrant treasure trove of business banner photography!
  • We Love Reading Street Signs: Alphabet City Alphabets

    Dustin Lee Carlton

    Paperback (Independently published, Jan. 20, 2019)
    A stunning collection of photographs, "Alphabet City Alphabets" is an environmental print exploration of New York City's neighborhood between Houston and 14th Street and from Avenues A to D. This book showcases three complete alphabets that were all photographed in Alphabet City! Environmental print is a valuable tool in the early education and literacy of our youngest children yet it's sophisticated enough to be studied in college. Recognizing and interpreting the communications placed everywhere in our environment is a skill we use every day. We hope you and your young ones enjoy this vibrant treasure trove of alphabet photography!
  • Head and Shoulders Big Book

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    Paperback (Teacher Created Materials, Dec. 31, 2017)
    With beautiful illustrations and simple text, this picture book will teach beginning readers to recognize and name basic body parts. Children will sing and read along to this traditional song with joy and enthusiasm as they build their foundational reading skills. This 15" x 19" big book features large print and illustrations, and is perfect for a shared reading experience between parents and children.
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  • We Love Reading Street Signs: Neon Night

    Dustin Lee Carlton

    Paperback (Independently published, June 5, 2019)
    Neon signs are fun to read! Environmental print is everywhere. Reading with our children boosts literacy and helps early childhood development. This collection of photographs explores New York City and some of the information that is found there. We love to play "We See" games with our photos –These can easily incorporate aspects of literacy, mathematics, and situational awareness. This environmental print photo book has 38 unique pictures of signs. The images in this book are meant to inspire discussion, spark an interest, and build a foundation of knowledge for new readers that will serve them for the rest of their lives. A few basic questions can lead to hours of happy discussion about intention, danger, safety, and interpretation.We like to ask our toddler simple things like, "What colors do you see?", "What is that word?", "Can you say those letters?", "What shape is that?", "Can you count all of the ...(windows, birds, cars, trees... etc.)?", "What number do you see?" This type of learning is easy and very effective. Soft and simple repetition of the basics helps us to remember what we need to know. Keeping our lessons fun makes us want to repeat the exercises.We learn from what we see and we see letters & numbers everywhere. Environmental print is everyplace and it's a special aid for everything from finding 100% whole wheat bread to navigating cross-country road trips! Interpreting the language we see all around us is important for anyone who wants to accomplish anything.Please, visit our FREE blog for new photographs every day of the week and sample our simple "Discussion Starter" questions at: streetsignsforkids.blogspot.com And, don't miss out on our special weekly celebration, "NEON Fridays!"#earlyliteracy
  • Sails Fluent: Big Book Fearless Phil

    RIGBY

    Paperback (RIGBY, Nov. 1, 2003)
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  • Oh, to the Ocean Lap Book

    Dona Herweck Rice

    Paperback (Teacher Created Materials, July 1, 2013)
    Join a family as they spend a fun-filled day at the beach! This brightly illustrated book helps build foundational reading skills and encourages a shared reading experience. The vivid images work together with the rhyming text to help beginning readers understand the story and describe what they see. This large lap book measures 9.5" x 12" and is ideal for a shared reading experience between parents and children.
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  • Down by the Bay Lap Book

    Jason Peltz

    Paperback (Teacher Created Materials, July 1, 2013)
    Join a young boy as he journeys down to the bay! This illustrated version of a familiar rhyme provides a fun shared reading experience. With bright illustrations and a melodic rhyme, this story of an imaginative trip to the bay will engage and entertain beginning readers as they develop their early literacy skills. This large lap book measures 9.5" x 12" and is ideal for a shared reading experience between parents and children.
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  • Oceans Lap Book

    Stephanie Reid

    Paperback (Teacher Created Materials, July 1, 2013)
    Dive into the world of reading! This wordless picture book is filled with vibrant photographs featuring beautiful ocean scenery and amazing sea life. The vivid images will captivate young learners as they are encouraged to describe what they see in their own words. This large lap book measures 9.5" x 12" and is ideal for a shared reading experience between parents and children.
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  • With My Senses Lap Book

    Dona Herweck Rice

    Paperback (Teacher Created Materials, July 1, 2013)
    This illustrated book helps beginning readers build foundational reading skills. With images that work together with the text, this book introduces young learners to the different ways the five senses are used in everyday activities. This large lap book measures 9.5" x 12" and is ideal for a shared reading experience between parents and children.
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