Writing For Children

Listen about the features of the Mayan civilization focused on writing, art, architecture, and government. Understand the way of life of the ancient Mayans who lived around 4,000 years ago. Examine how this group of people organized their society. How did they choose their leaders? What materials did they use to build their cities? How did they write and make art? Get a copy, and listen about the Mayans.

Twelve-year-old Georgia believes her toothless rescue dog is psychic. With a spin of a Magic 8 Ball, Chester predicts the future with a high degree of probability. He assures Georgia the "outlook is good" for her parents' troubled marriage. He wows her math class by predicting heads or tails with every coin toss. But when the stakes are life or death, Georgia must learn the difference between magic and probability and find her own powers to increase the likelihood of a happy ending.

This is a vocabulary learning course targeted at a 6th grade level. Examples of the words included in this course are arid, thesis, hazardous, verdict, nationality and ratio. Words are examined in multiple ways to reinforce learning, since you need to be exposed to words 10-20 times in different contexts in order to understand new vocabulary and then use it appropriately.

Spelling is a critical skill to master for all children. You want your child to be at the top of the class, not getting stressed out with bad spelling test results! That’s why we created this series of fun spelling audiobooks, which includes over 214 English vocabulary words to practice. This is a great way to make learning fun for everyone, while building your child's confidence and spelling skills. Spend quality time with your child at home, in the car, or when out and about together. Make homework more fun, improve their skills, and so much more!

With Spell, Pronounce & Speak!! we aim to be the building blocks of early successful learning and prepare kids for elementary-grade curriculum while helping children develop spoken language through listening and enhanced spelling and comprehension practices.

Tom Edison (no, not that Tom Edison) is a hopeful janitor who dreams of becoming a scientist - and Dr. Morice is a shy scientist who dreams of making friends. When an accident at the lab sends them back in time to the stone age, Tom and Dr. Morice must work together to face down cavemen, saber-tooth tigers, and other BC hazards, with only one problem: Tom isn't very good at science, and Dr. Morice isn't very good with people.

Is your little one a whirlwind of curiosity, pointing at everything and demanding to know its name? Turn those questions into a playful learning adventure with The World is Full of Nouns!

This 10-session vocabulary course offers a way for 5th graders to broaden their vocabulary learning, or gaining a deeper understanding of, the meaning and usage of words such as: dedicate, withdraw, enact, pasture, garment and many others. As a 5th grade course the primary age target is 10-11 year olds. However, younger and older children may benefit from the course depending on their level of vocabulary development since there is some variance in each child's language development compared to what might be considered 'average' for a given grade level.

If your child likes planes, helicopters, drones, aviation, and dreams of becoming a pilot, then this is the perfect song to teach them! It's also a great opportunity to sing along with your child. Your child can now learn not only their ABC's from Alpha to Zulu but also the aviation alphabet in a fun and engaging way. Embark on this exciting quest to speak just like aviators from around the world.

Partly a how-to guide on the nitty-gritty of writing, partly a collection of inspiration to set (and meet) ambitious goals, Brave the Page is the go-to resource for middle-grade writers. Narrated in a fun, refreshingly kid-friendly voice, it champions NaNoWriMo's central mission that everyone's stories deserve to be told. The volume includes chapters on character, plot, setting, and the like; motivating essays from popular authors; advice on how to commit to your goals; a detailed plan for writing a novel or story in a month; and more!

My sand life, my pebble life. My life measured out in tides, coming in and going out. My life measured out in games of trying to spot the sea first. My life measured out in the delicious and indulgent sadness that comes from leaving a holiday cottage for the last time and for the first time in several days it isn’t raining, but at least the kids have had a great time and, let’s face it, so have you.

Perfect Pronunciation: The World Ocean taps into kids’ passion for the wonders of the ocean and its resident animals to turn English instruction into a pause-resister. While using modern pedagogy to ensure a proper foundation and sequencing of material, it wraps the lessons in fun detail. Kids get to use their newly-acquired English skills to find out more about bodies of water covering 70 percent of the Earth’s surface. Creating material and lessons that tap into children’s innate motivation has been shown time and again to increase commitment to language learning.

Do you wish to help your child improve their grammar, vocabulary, as well as spelling skills, to help them in an upcoming spelling bee or simply help them improve their performance in language? If you’ve answered YES, You’ve Just Discovered The Perfect Spelling Bee Guide, With over 400+ Words (level 2) to Help Your Kid Master Comprehension, Writing, Spelling And Usage Of Each Word! Learning spelling can greatly give your school-going child an edge, not just in a spelling bee but in other aspects of their school life.

Newbery Medalist Paul Fleischman reflects on his childhood with his award-winning father, Sid Fleischman, and details his own path to becoming a writer in this memorable audiobook that is part memoir, part travelogue, and part reflection on craft and creativity. Acclaimed author Paul Fleischman considers how growing up with a father who was an award-winning author helped to shape and inspire his own career. Paul and Sid Fleischman are the only father-son Newbery Medalists in history, and life in the Fleischman home was extraordinary.

Este audiolibro continúa las aventuras del El Agujero Negro y El Zurcidor del Tiempo. En ella, los oyentes gozarán una historia en la que la amistad, la solidaridad y el valor son muy importantes. En esta ocasión Camila ayudará a Oriana, su abstraída compañera, a comprender la importancia de recordar lo alegre y lo doloroso de la vida para seguir existiendo. En una noche de confusión y valor, Camila se enfrenta a los trasgos para evitar que su amiga se "borre".

5th-Grade Spelling Bee Training is a guide to help you improve your spelling skills and prepare for the spelling bee competition. This book offers spelling words that are commonly used in the spelling bee.

You are invited to share this book with your child or grandchild. You will both enjoy learning simple body parts in not only one language but in four languages at the same time! Language immersion for preschool, kindergarten and early elementary grades is now fun!

Can you walk and talk at the same time? How about Jabber Walk? Can you write and draw and walk and journal all at the same time? If not, you're in luck: exuberant, blue-cheesy cilantro man Juan Felipe Herrera, Poet Laureate of the United States, is here to teach you everything he knows about being a real-life, bonified, jabberwalking poet! Jabberwalkers write and speak for themselves and others no matter where their feet may take them - to jabberwalk is to be a poet on the move.

Caleb's finest hour is his deepest secret. Not even his parents knew what really happened after three nights in the wilderness. Now another school, another class, and another group of kids who were not his friends.

My Animal Alphabet Appetite is a joyful journey through the alphabet, featuring charming animal characters with big hearts and even bigger appetites for kindness, courage, and curiosity. Each letter introduces a new animal friend who shares important lessons about feelings, friendship, and fun. From Anxious Alligator learning to manage his worries to Zealous Zebra inspiring us to follow our dreams, these lovable characters teach us that everyone has unique and wonderful qualities. Join us on this alphabet adventure and discover the special traits that make each of us unique.