Reading and Social Studies

Reading Strategies for Social Studies

from Shell Education
SED50054 (Primary, Intermediate, Middle School)

Learn practical standards-based strategies to help students understand content-area material. This resource provides detailed strategies and activities with classroom examples by grade ranges. Specific suggestions for differentiating instruction for English language learners, gifted students, and below-grade level students are included with every strategy. Includes a zip file of customizable graphic organizers and other student activities.

Grades: 1 - 8

Phonics Awareness

Phonemic Awareness Activities and Games for Early Learners

from Shell Education
SED50144 (Early Childhood, Primary)


Help pre-school through Grade 1 students develop and reinforce beginning phonemic awareness skills. Games and activities for both whole class and small groups introduce developmentally-appropriate concepts in a fun and interactive way. The step-by-step directions are easily followed by classroom teachers, aids, or parent volunteers. Plus each book includes all patterns and game pieces to save prep time.

Includes Zip file with full-color patterns.

Grades: PK - 1

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