Before actual writing occurs, writers prepare. With these words, award-winning children's author David Harrison affirms the importance of teaching students the necessary steps of prewriting—from choosing a viable topic to conducting in-depth research to taking effective notes and organizing them. In this book David offers insights into his prewriting process, while educator Mary Jo Fresch translates his methods into engaging lessons that develop students' research skills to enhance their writing.

6 figures, 5"-15 1/4" tall.

6 figures, 5"-15 1/4" tall.

Count on ladybugs, panda bears, puppies and more to add a dash of fun to number skills. 10 each of 10 figures, plus 2 sets of numbers and symbols. 132 pieces.

8 figures, 4"-15 1/2" tall.

Come and explore with bears, birds and their friends with this exciting felt set! Includes dozens of stories, songs, and rhymes. Felt pieces 2" to 5". 60 colorful pieces.

Includes 3 men and 3 women representing 4 ethnic groups, 22 careers, plus a uniform and lesson guide. Figures stand 10" tall. 44 pieces.

Children will love these adorable characters to accompany them as they sing their way through favorite rhymes. Each set includes a lesson guide with bilingual rhymes and activities. 7-11 pieces.

These all-time favorite stories are sure to delight young readers! Each set includes lesson guide activities. Appealing felt animals in bold colors are seen and named in a rhyming question-and-response text.

Appealing felt animals in bold colors are seen and named to help children identify animals and the noises they make. Includes 11 colorful felt pieces (8").

These all-time favorite stories are sure to delight young readers! Each set includes lesson guide activities. Follows the caterpillar as it grows from egg to cocoon to beautiful butterfly. Also teaches days of the week, counting, good nutrition and more.

Solid blue mounted background boards are hand-crafted onto lightweight, reinforced backing.

Solid blue mounted background boards are hand-crafted onto lightweight, reinforced backing.

Solid blue mounted background boards are hand-crafted onto lightweight, reinforced backing.

Children will love these adorable characters to accompany them as they sing their way through favorite rhymes. Each set includes a lesson guide with bilingual rhymes and activities. 7-11 pieces.

Children will love these adorable characters to accompany them as they sing their way through favorite rhymes. Each set includes a lesson guide with bilingual rhymes and activities. 7-11 pieces.

Children will love these adorable characters to accompany them as they sing their way through favorite rhymes. Each set includes a lesson guide with bilingual rhymes and activities. 7-11 pieces.

Flannel Dry Erase offers two uses in one board! Soft flannel side accepts felt pieces (not included) for academic practice or creative play. Plain dry erase on the other side can be used with all colors of dry erase markers for write-and-wipe activities.

Flannel Dry Erase offers two uses in one board! Soft flannel side accepts felt pieces (not included) for academic practice or creative play. Plain dry erase on the other side can be used with all colors of dry erase markers for write-and-wipe activities.

Flannel Dry Erase offers two uses in one board! Soft flannel side accepts felt pieces (not included) for academic practice or creative play. Plain dry erase on the other side can be used with all colors of dry erase markers for write-and-wipe activities.

Includes lesson guide with rhymes, songs, and coloring sheets. Includes 23 figures.

Includes story, activities, coloring sheets, a 16" x 23" two-story house and 10 figures.

7 figures, 5"-15" tall.

Includes story, activities, coloring sheets, 17 figures plus stories in English and Spanish.

Letters are 2 1⁄2" tall and color-coded for easy recognition. Red vowels, blue consonants, plus Spanish letters and symbols. 60 pieces.

Set of four families: Caucasian, African-American, Hispanic and Asian. 27 figures.

Four sets in one complete package. Each set includes a lesson guide with rhymes, songs, and coloring sheets. Includes all four sets: Hickory Dickory Dock, Jack & Jill, 3 Blind Mice, Peter Peter Pumpkin Eater, Little Miss Muffet, Jack Be Nimble, Hey Diddle Diddle, Twinkle Twinkle Little Star, Little Boy Blue, Little Jack Horner, Little Bo Peep, Mother Goose, Humpty Dumpty, Mary Had a Little Lamb, Where Has My Little Dog Gone?, Baa Baa Black Sheep, Mulberry Bush.

Includes lesson guide with rhymes, songs, and coloring sheets. Songs include: Hickory Dickory Dock, Jack & Jill, 3 Blind Mice, Peter Peter Pumpkin Eater.

Includes lesson guide with rhymes, songs, and coloring sheets. Songs include: Little Miss Muffet, Jack Be Nimble, Hey Diddle Diddle, Twinkle Twinkle Little Star.

Includes lesson guide with rhymes, songs, and coloring sheets. Songs include: Little Boy Blue, Little Jack Horner, Little Bo Peep, Mother Goose.

Includes lesson guide with rhymes, songs, and coloring sheets. Songs include: Humpty Dumpty, Mary Had a Little Lamb, Where Has My Little Dog Gone?, Baa Baa Black Sheep, Mulberry Bush.

Children will love these adorable characters to accompany them as they sing their way through favorite rhymes. Each set includes a lesson guide with bilingual rhymes and activities. 7-11 pieces.

Children will love these adorable characters to accompany them as they sing their way through favorite rhymes. Each set includes a lesson guide with bilingual rhymes and activities. 7-11 pieces.

Use these brightly colored felt pieces to retell stories of Pete the Cat, the coolest cat ever! Each set includes an activity guide. Countdown with Pete the Cat as he loses his groovy buttons, one by one. Children will learn sequencing, basic subtraction and emotional regulation because no matter what happens, “it's all good”. 14 colorful felt pieces including 12" Pete.

Use these brightly colored felt pieces to retell stories of Pete the Cat, the coolest cat ever! Each set includes an activity guide. Follow Pete the Cat as he takes a journey in his new white shoes and discovers what makes them turn different colors. 11 colorful felt pieces including 12" Pete.

Raise flannel board activities to new heights with this magnetic-backed flannel board that quickly sticks to any metal surface, including classroom whiteboards. Large 20" x 27" felt surface works with felt pieces and magnetic letters, plus you can extend action from the flannel board out onto the whiteboard, incorporating spelling and math activities. Rolls up for easy storage. Put 2 together for a super-sized (40"x 54") flannel board! Turn your whiteboard into a flannel board - instantly! Easel easily flips for use as a chalkboard or a write-on/wipe-off surface! Quickly sticks to any metal surface Use two to create a wider flannel board! Essential Whiteboard Accessories!

Includes lesson guide with rhymes, songs, and coloring sheets. Includes 20 figures, house with peek-in doors, windows and fireplace.

Letters are 2 1⁄2" tall and color-coded for easy recognition. Red vowels, blue consonants, plus Spanish letters and symbols. 118 pieces.

Letters are 2 1⁄2" tall and color-coded for easy recognition. Red vowels, blue consonants, plus Spanish letters and symbols. 58 pieces.

These chunky, bright beads are perfect for little hands to manipulate and sort. Large holes make stringing easy! Works with both string and wire. Uppercase beads are 7⁄8" tall; Lowercase beads are 5⁄8" tall. 288 pieces.

Discover what kind of weather occurs during which season and how to dress for it. Includes 7" Wally with an assortment of weather-appropriate clothing for each season, 4 colorful seasonal scenes, thermometer with repositionable temperature line strip, 18 friendly weather depictions, and bilingual lesson guide.