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  • School Zone - My First Word Searches Workbook - Ages 5 to 7, Kindergarten to 1st Grade, Activity Pad, Search & Find, Word Puzzles, and More

    School Zone, Joan Hoffman, Ph.D. Shannon M. Mullally

    Paperback (School Zone Publishing, Sept. 13, 2017)
    Find our complete line of educational resources at Amazon.com/SchoolZonePublishing. BOOK FEATURES 48 word search puzzle pages For ages 6-7 5.313" x 8.5" pages with sturdy backing that creates a writing surface Each page features a challenging, confidence-boosting word game Enhances multiple skills: Vowels, Opposites, Rhyming Words, and More! Top bound activity pad with easy-tear pages for individual worksheets Portable and perfect for on-the-go learning! AMAZING - Find it, circle it, say it. This cute book of word search puzzles for kids contains 48 learning games that will keep your little ones engaged and learning! Hunting for themed words reinforces concentration, spelling, and vocabulary skills, and themes also help with classifying. Designed for children from kindergarten to first grade, the individual words and patterns enhance knowledge of long and short vowel sounds, opposites, rhyming words, and more. This kind of enjoyable reinforcement learning is perfect as both a school aid, or as a great addition to your kids homeschool curriculum. This tablet is small enough to fit in any bag for keeping kids occupied anywhere, and the easy tear-out pages and a sturdy backing add to the portability. Help your child find fun in words and build a foundation for lifetime learning.WORKBOOKS FOR KIDS - Using kids workbooks is a great way to improve learning. Writing by hand, as opposed to typing on a computer, fires up specific areas of a child's brain, improving their ability to not only remember what he or she learns but to think of new ideas. Completing physical pages also give a sense of accomplishment that s hard to get from a digital product. This is a workbook kids are sure to enjoy!RESULTS - Our learning materials have helped educate three generations of kids, creating lifelong learners, and the legacy continues. Digital content, kids flash cards, language and math workbooks, readers, toys, and learning card games are all crafted through a child s eyes while integrating parent and teacher standards.PREPARATION - Let us help you prepare your young children for the next grade level with our workbooks, flashcards, educational games for kids, children's books and a Little Scholar Tablet. Keep kids "classroom ready" with these great supplemental learning tools and more!AWARD WINNING - School Zone content has won The Parents Choice Foundation Award, Tillywig Toy Awards, Brainchild Award, Family Choice Award, Mom's Choice Awards Honoring Excellence, Gold Star Toy Scholastic Parent and Child Award and many more.OUR STORY - Almost 40 years ago, long-time educators James Hoffman, Ed.D., and his wife Joan Hoffman, M.A., began a retail supply outlet for teachers, then soon identified a need for at-home learning materials to help parents support and supplement their children s classroom instruction. School Zone Publishing fast emerged as the market leader in workbooks and flashcards for preschoolers through sixth graders.School Zone remains family-owned, focused on excellence, responsive to customers, alert to emerging technology, and committed to the community. We continually update our products with new features and content, reflective of changing standards, evolving teaching methods, and overall best practices. As just one example, we update our kids workbook curriculum on an as-needed basis to address changing standards such as those presented by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) and Common Core.
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  • School Zone - My First Crosswords Workbook - Ages 6 to 8, 1st to 2nd Grade, Activity Pad, Word Puzzles, Word Search, Vocabulary, Spelling, and More

    School Zone, Joan Hoffman, Ph.D. Shannon M. Mullally

    Paperback (School Zone Publishing, Feb. 10, 2017)
    Find our complete line of educational resources at Amazon.com/SchoolZonePublishing. BOOK FEATURES 48 crossword puzzle pages For ages 6 to 8 5.313" x 8.5" pages with sturdy backing that creates a writing surface Each page features a challenging, confidence-boosting crossword puzzle First and second graders learn new vocabulary words and spelling skills Detailed illustrations spark the imagination and help with focus Top bound pad with easy-tear pages for individual worksheets Portable and perfect for on-the-go learning! AMAZING - Crossword puzzles develop skills in all directions! This cute Little Busy BookTM offers 48 creative crossword puzzles with "clue words" to lend a hand with helping little learners sharpen their language and problem-solving skills. Categorized around specific lessons, these puzzles enhance children's knowledge of synonyms, positional words, and homophones words that are pronounced alike but have different meanings. This handy practice helps strengthen reading and language skills. My First Crosswords is also small enough to fit in any bag, perfect for keeping your little one occupied and learning anytime, anywhere. WORKBOOKS - Writing in workbook pages, as opposed to typing on a computer, can help kids to focus and to learn. Writing by hand fires up specific areas of a child's brain, improving a child's ability to not only remember what he or she learns but to think of new ideas. RESULTS - Our learning materials have helped educate three generations of kids, creating lifelong learners, and the legacy continues. Digital content, flashcards, workbooks, readers, toys, and games all are crafted through a child's eyes while integrating parent and teacher standards. PREPARATION - Let us help you prepare your young child for the next grade level with our workbooks, flash cards, books and a Little Scholar Tablet. Keep kids "classroom ready" with these great supplemental learning tools and more! AWARD WINNING - School Zone content has won The Parents' Choice Foundation Award, Tillywig Toy Awards, Brainchild Award, Family Choice Award, Mom's Choice Awards Honoring Excellence, Gold Star Toy Scholastic Parent and Child Award and many more. School Zone Publishing - Nourishing Young Minds OUR STORY - Almost 40 years ago, long-time educators James Hoffman, Ed.D., and his wife Joan Hoffman, M.A., began a retail supply outlet for teachers, then soon identified a need for at-home learning materials to help parents support and supplement their children's classroom instruction. School Zone Publishing fast emerged as the market leader in workbooks and flashcards for preschoolers through sixth graders. School Zone remains family-owned, focused on excellence, responsive to customers, alert to emerging technology, and committed to the community. We continually update our products with new features and content, reflective of changing standards, evolving teaching methods, and overall best practices. As just one example, we update our workbook curriculum on an as-needed basis to address changing standards such as those presented by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) and Common Core.
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  • School Zone - My First Hidden Pictures Workbook - Ages 4 to 6, Preschool to Kindergarten, Activity Pad, Search & Find, Picture Puzzles, Coloring, and More

    School Zone, Joan Hoffman, Ph.D. Shannon M. Mullally

    Paperback (School Zone Publishing, Aug. 18, 2009)
    Find our complete line of educational resources at Amazon.com/SchoolZonePublishing. BOOK FEATURES 48 hidden picture pages For ages 4-6 5.313" x 8.5" pages with sturdy backing that creates a writing surface Top bound pad with easy-tear pages for individual worksheets Each page features a challenging, confidence-boosting hidden picture puzzle Kids can first locate the hidden objects, then color the entire picture Detailed illustrations spark the imagination and help with focus Portable and perfect for on-the-go learning! EXCELLENT - Hidden pictures are extremely fun and valuable for kids! With My First Hidden Pictures, a Little Busy Book activity pad, every object your kids find and color will help them develop their problem-solving skills and eye-hand coordination. Preschoolers and kindergartners won't even realize they're developing and strengthening these skills when they use this kids workbook because the hidden pictures and coloring opportunities keep them eager and engaged! With 48 easy tear-out pages, this workbook for kids is small enough to fit in a backpack or bag for fun, on-the-go learning. Get your little ones busy learning while you are on the go or at home. WORKBOOKS FOR KIDS - Writing by hand, as opposed to typing on a computer, fires up specific areas of a child's brain, improving a child's ability to not only remember what he or she learns but to think of new ideas. Completing physical pages also give a sense of accomplishment that s hard to get from a digital product. This is a workbook kids are sure to enjoy! RESULTS - Our learning materials have helped educate three generations of kids, creating lifelong learners, and the legacy continues. Digital content, kids flash cards, language and math workbooks, readers, toys, and learning card games are all crafted through a child s eyes while integrating parent and teacher standards. PREPARATION - Let us help you prepare your young children for the next grade level with our workbooks, flashcards, learning card games for kids, books and a Little Scholar Tablet. Keep kids "classroom ready" with these great supplemental learning tools and more! AWARD WINNING - School Zone content has won The Parents Choice Foundation Award, Tillywig Toy Awards, Brainchild Award, Family Choice Award, Mom's Choice Awards Honoring Excellence, Gold Star Toy Scholastic Parent and Child Award and many more.OUR STORY - Almost 40 years ago, long-time educators James Hoffman, Ed.D., and his wife Joan Hoffman, M.A., began a retail supply outlet for teachers, then soon identified a need for at-home learning materials to help parents support and supplement their children s classroom instruction. School Zone Publishing fast emerged as the market leader in workbooks and flashcards for preschoolers through sixth graders.School Zone remains family-owned, focused on excellence, responsive to customers, alert to emerging technology, and committed to the community. We continually update our products with new features and content, reflective of changing standards, evolving teaching methods, and overall best practices. As just one example, we update our kids workbook curriculum on an as-needed basis to address changing standards such as those presented by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) and Common Core.
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  • School Zone - My First Mazes Workbook - Ages 3 to 6, Preschool to Kindergarten, Activity Pad, Maze Puzzles, Coloring, and More

    School Zone, Joan Hoffman

    Paperback (School Zone Publishing, Sept. 13, 2017)
    Find our complete line of educational resources at Amazon.com/SchoolZonePublishing. BOOK FEATURES 48 pages of maze puzzles For ages 3-6 5.313" x 8.5" pages with sturdy backing that creates a writing surface The mazes in this tablet-format workbook help to develop focus and problem-solving abilities Some mazes incorporate beginning letter sound practice too Bright, colorful illustrations and creative paths make for extra fun Top bound pad with easy-tear pages for individual worksheets Portable and perfect for on-the-go learning! EXCELLENT - Put your pencil on the path to success! My First Mazes offers 48 fun-to-follow mazes. With wide paths, friendly characters, and ready-to-draw scenes, your child will stay "busy" in this Little Busy BookTM. Imagine the fun your young learner will have "solving" his or her way out, then coloring in all the fun story pictures. You'll appreciate how navigating the mazes' twists and turns will help preschoolers and kindergartners develop the eye-hand coordination, motor skills, problem solving skills and attention to detail needed for success in reading and writing as they move through school. The book is small enough to fit in a backpack or bag for fun, on-the-go learning, and easy tear-out pages add to the portability and options! WORKBOOKS - Writing in workbook pages, as opposed to typing on a computer, can help kids to focus and to learn. Writing by hand fires up specific areas of a child's brain, improving a child's ability to not only remember what he or she learns but to think of new ideas. RESULTS - Our learning materials have helped educate three generations of kids, creating lifelong learners, and the legacy continues. Digital content, flashcards, workbooks, readers, toys, and games all are crafted through a child's eyes while integrating parent and teacher standards. PREPARATION - Let us help you prepare your young child for the next grade level with our workbooks, flash cards, books and a Little Scholar Tablet. Keep kids "classroom ready" with these great supplemental learning tools and more! AWARD WINNING - School Zone content has won The Parents' Choice Foundation Award, Tillywig Toy Awards, Brainchild Award, Family Choice Award, Mom's Choice Awards Honoring Excellence, Gold Star Toy Scholastic Parent and Child Award and many more. School Zone Publishing - Nourishing Young Minds OUR STORY - Almost 40 years ago, long-time educators James Hoffman, Ed.D., and his wife Joan Hoffman, M.A., began a retail supply outlet for teachers, then soon identified a need for at-home learning materials to help parents support and supplement their children's classroom instruction. School Zone Publishing fast emerged as the market leader in workbooks and flashcards for preschoolers through sixth graders. School Zone remains family-owned, focused on excellence, responsive to customers, alert to emerging technology, and committed to the community. We continually update our products with new features and content, reflective of changing standards, evolving teaching methods, and overall best practices. As just one example, we update our workbook curriculum on an as-needed basis to address changing standards such as those presented by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) and Common Core.
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  • School Zone - My First Dot-to-Dots Workbook - Ages 3 to 6 - Preschool to Kindergarten, Activity Pad, Connect the Dots, Numbers 1-25, Coloring, and More

    School Zone, Joan Hoffman, Ph.D. Shannon M. Mullally

    Paperback (School Zone Publishing, Sept. 13, 2017)
    Find our complete line of educational resources at Amazon.com/SchoolZonePublishing. BOOK FEATURES 48 hidden picture pages For ages 3-6 5.313" x 8.5" pages with sturdy backing that creates a writing surface The dot-to-dot puzzles in this tablet-format workbook help preschoolers and kindergartners practice number sequencing from 1 to 25 After connecting the dots, kids can color each picture Detailed illustrations spark the imagination and help with focus Top bound pad with easy-tear pages for individual worksheets Slim and portable, perfect for on-the-go learning! AMAZING - Connect, count, and color! My First Dot-to-Dots, a Little Busy BookTM, provides a place where fun and learning come together. This cute little book contains 48 delightful dot-to-dot puzzles on a pad small enough to fit in any bag, which is perfect for keeping your little one occupied anytime, anywhere. Easy tear-out pages add to the portability and options. Your preschooler or kindergartener is sure to love this workbook, solving puzzles to reveal each picture and coloring friendly characters. Connecting the dots will help kids practice number sequencing from 1 to 25 and develop the eye-hand coordination and fine motor skills needed for writing. WORKBOOKS - Writing in workbook pages, as opposed to typing on a computer, can help kids to focus and to learn. Writing by hand fires up specific areas of a child's brain, improving a child's ability to not only remember what he or she learns but to think of new ideas. RESULTS - Our learning materials have helped educate three generations of kids, creating lifelong learners, and the legacy continues. Digital content, flash cards, workbooks, readers, toys, and games all are crafted through a child's eyes while integrating parent and teacher standards. PREPARATION - Let us help you prepare your young child for the next grade level with our workbooks, flash cards, books and a Little Scholar Tablet. Keep kids "classroom ready" with these great supplemental learning tools and more! AWARD WINNING - School Zone content has won The Parents' Choice Foundation Award, Tillywig Toy Awards, Brainchild Award, Family Choice Award, Mom's Choice Awards Honoring Excellence, Gold Star Toy Scholastic Parent and Child Award and many more. School Zone Publishing - Nourishing Young Minds OUR STORY - Almost 40 years ago, long-time educators James Hoffman, Ed.D., and his wife Joan Hoffman, M.A., began a retail supply outlet for teachers, then soon identified a need for at-home learning materials to help parents support and supplement their children's classroom instruction. School Zone Publishing fast emerged as the market leader in workbooks and flashcards for preschoolers through sixth graders. School Zone remains family-owned, focused on excellence, responsive to customers, alert to emerging technology, and committed to the community. We continually update our products with new features and content, reflective of changing standards, evolving teaching methods, and overall best practices. As just one example, we update our workbook curriculum on an as-needed basis to address changing standards such as those presented by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) and Common Core.
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  • Little Ant and the Butterfly

    S.M.R. Saia, Tina Perko

    Paperback (Shelf Space Books, Sept. 10, 2016)
    Little Ant thinks that he is the best insect in the world. When he meets the slow caterpillar he is not impressed, and tells her so. But has Little Ant judged her too soon?This story is a reimagining of Aesop's classic fable, “The Ant and the Chrysalis” and teaches that appearances can be deceiving.Because Little Ant does not treat the caterpillar very nicely, this is a great story to spark a discussion with your little one about diversity, kindness, and basic manners! Reading this story to your child is also an opportunity to make the connection between what someone does and says and how those things make others feel.ABOUT THE SERIESThe Little Ant books are reimaginings of Aesop's classic fables, teaching timeless lessonslike “appearances can be deceiving” and “one good turn deserves another.” Brought to life by Tina Perko's vibrant and whimsical illustrations, the stories follow Little Ant as he navigates through the challenges and frustrations of growing up. Little Ant's adventures provide him with opportunities to build character and learn valuable lessons about friendship, kindness, empathy, teamwork, courage, and the importance of being yourself.RESOURCESVisit littleantbooks.com to download free coloring sheets, activities, and lesson plans to go along with this book.SOCIAL MEDIAFollow Little Ant on Facebook at /littleantnews and on Instagram at @littleantnews.
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  • Little Ant Goes to a Picnic

    S.M.R. Saia, Tina Perko

    Paperback (Shelf Space Books, Sept. 12, 2016)
    Little Ant wants to bring the biggest and tastiest crumbs back to the anthill. But when he rushes into a picnic before the humans have left, he discovers that gathering food at a picnic is a dangerous job!This is an original story that illustrates Aesop's moral: look before you leap.ABOUT THE SERIESThe Little Ant books are reimaginings of Aesop's classic fables, teaching timeless lessons like “appearances can be deceiving” and “one good turn deserves another.” Brought to life by Tina Perko's vibrant and whimsical illustrations, the stories follow Little Ant as he navigates through the challenges and frustrations of growing up. Little Ant's adventures provide him with opportunities to build character and learn valuable lessons about friendship, kindness, empathy, teamwork, courage,and the importance of being yourself.RESOURCES littleantbooks.com to download free coloring sheets, activities, and lesson plans to go along with this book.SOCIAL MEDIAFollow Little Ant on Facebook at/littleantnews and on Instagram at @littleantnews.
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  • Little Ant and the Dragonfly

    S.M.R. Saia, Tina Perko

    Paperback (Shelf Space Books, Oct. 29, 2017)
    When Buddy Ant pushes Little Ant into a puddle, Little Ant insists that he did it on purpose. The dragonfly saw everything, and he agrees to tell the other insects the truth about what happened. But whose “truth” will he tell? This is an original story that illustrates Aesop's moral: Every truth has two sides.ABOUT THE SERIESThe Little Ant books are reimaginings of Aesop's classic fables, teaching timeless lessons like “appearances can be deceiving” and “one good turn deserves another.” Brought to life by Tina Perko's vibrant and whimsical illustrations, the stories follow Little Ant as he navigates through the challenges and frustrations of growing up. Little Ant's adventures provide him with opportunities to build character and learn valuable lessons about friendship, kindness, empathy, teamwork, courage,and the importance of being yourself.RESOURCESVisit littleantbooks.com to download free coloring sheets, activities, and lesson plans to go along with this book.SOCIAL MEDIAFollow Little Ant on Facebook at/littleantnews and on Instagram at @littleantnews.
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  • Little Muir's Night

    John Muir, Susie Ghahremani

    Hardcover (Yosemite Conservancy, Aug. 11, 2020)
    An original board book that encourage a bedtime in tune with nature. Join Little Muir as he bids good night to the natural world and experiences the wonder of a starry night outdoors. Legendary conservationist John Muir’s dreamy prose and award-winning illustrator Susie Ghahremani’s cheerful paintings come together in this luminous board book. Young children will be treated to nighttime creatures—owls, bats, bears, and more—in this colorful ode to our planet and its celestial neighbors, which directly supports the legacy of Yosemite National Park.
  • Little Ant & the Epic Battle

    Ilene Dudek

    Paperback (Ilene Dudek, July 1, 2020)
    When the little ant faces a germ invasion, he must call on his colony and good friends for help. An epic battle ensues, and in the end, it is up to the smallest bugs to save the human race. Can they do it? Check it out and see! To learn more about this book, and other books in the Little Ant series, please visit: www.littleantstories.com.
  • Rosie and Tortoise

    Margaret Wild, Ron Brooks

    Hardcover (DK CHILDREN, Sept. 15, 1999)
    Rosie the hare is afraid to hold her premature baby brother because he seems so fragile, until their father tells her a special story about a tortoise and a hare.
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  • 45 + 47 Stella Street and everything that happened

    Elizabeth Honey

    Hardcover (Allen & Unwin, Aug. 16, 1995)
    Winner, Fiction: Older Readers, Young Australians' Best Book Awards (YABBA) 1997 Shortlisted, Primary Division, ACT Canberra's Own Outstanding List (COOL) Awards 1998 Winner, Premio Cento Prize for Children's Literature, (Italy) 1997 Honour Book, Book of the Year for Younger Readers, Children's Book Council Book of the Year Awards 1996 Shortlisted, National Children's Literature Award, Festival Awards for Literature 1996 I just might write the whole thing down. I'll probably conk out after ten pages. What will I call it? 45 & 47 Stella Street and everything that happened A whirlwind of an adventure told by 11-year-old Henni Octon...with a bit of help from Elizabeth Honey, author of Honey Sandwich, Honour Book in the 1994 Children's Book Council Awards. What the critics say: 'This is a superb family-cum-adventure story: Elizabeth Honey is going from strength to strength. Not to be missed.' Margaret Dunkle, Australian Bookseller & Publisher 'Holding the novel together is the strong driving story, but the book fizzes with the excitement of simply being alive...irresistible...' Moira Robinson, Australi