MATH
Grade K
Envision a math program that engages your students as it strengthens their understanding of math. enVisionMATH uses problem based interactive learning and visual learning to deepen conceptual understanding. It incorporates bar diagram visual tools to help students be better problem solvers, and it provides data-driven differentiated instruction to ensure success for every student. The best part, however, is that this success is proven by independent, scientific research. Envision more, enVisionMATH!
Envision a math program that engages your students as it strengthens their understanding of math. enVisionMATH uses problem based interactive learning and visual learning to deepen conceptual understanding. It incorporates bar diagram visual tools to help students be better problem solvers, and it provides data-driven differentiated instruction to ensure success for every student. The best part, however, is that this success is proven by independent, scientific research. Envision more, enVisionMATH!
Phonics
Saxon Phonics applies the same incremental, spiraling principals that are used in their math program. New content is taught in small increments, then continually applied and reviewed to achieve mastery and retention.
The methodology is somewhat similar to Writing Road to Reading's in that it is rule oriented: many, detailed rules are taught throughout the program. (Both programs are based on Orton Gillingham methodology.) Also, both programs use their own coding systems to mark all word elements according to the rules, although Saxon's is a little closer in appearance to standard dictionary markings than WRTR's. Both programs teach phonics, spelling, and handwriting simultaneously. However, Saxon Phonics does allow for more leeway in offering children oral or hands-on options if they are not yet able to do the writing. Such options, along with the inclusion of letter tiles and a number of games make the Saxon program very suitable for hands-on learners.
The methodology is somewhat similar to Writing Road to Reading's in that it is rule oriented: many, detailed rules are taught throughout the program. (Both programs are based on Orton Gillingham methodology.) Also, both programs use their own coding systems to mark all word elements according to the rules, although Saxon's is a little closer in appearance to standard dictionary markings than WRTR's. Both programs teach phonics, spelling, and handwriting simultaneously. However, Saxon Phonics does allow for more leeway in offering children oral or hands-on options if they are not yet able to do the writing. Such options, along with the inclusion of letter tiles and a number of games make the Saxon program very suitable for hands-on learners.
Reading
§ Scott Foresman Reading Street - Elementary Reading Comprehension Program 2008© is an all-new reading instruction program for Grades PreK–6. Reading Street is designed to help teachers build readers through motivating and engaging literature, scientifically research-based instruction, and a wealth of reliable teaching tools. The reading program takes the guesswork out of differentiating instruction with a strong emphasis on ongoing progress-monitoring and an explicit plan to help with managing small groups of students. In addition, Reading Street prioritizes skill instruction at each grade level, so teachers can be assured they will focus on the right reading skill, at the right time, and for every student.
Spelling
Grammar
Shurley English is an English language arts program for grades 1 through 7 that covers grammar and composition. It does NOT cover phonics, reading, spelling, or literature. Children memorize jingles to learn some grammar basics. They learn a "question and answer flow" whereby they learn to attack sentences by asking exact questions to determine subject, verb, direct object, etc. Workbooks carefully present sentences with particular elements, adding questions to the "question and answer flow" as sentences become more complex. The combination of visual, verbal, and written activity helps children with different learning styles. Children become proficient in identifying parts of speech and their syntax, and they also learn proper usage (e.g., verb tenses), capitalization, and punctuation. Once children have mastered enough grammar, they begin writing, constructing sentences according to "formulas"—(e.g., article, adjective, subject noun, verb, adverb). From there they go on to paragraph construction and longer compositions.
This program is highly structured. Lessons are taught with continual teacher-student interaction. Students then complete worksheets or writing assignments from their workbooks. CD's present jingles and the question and answer flows for different types of sentences. The teacher's manual explains the methodology and offers useful teaching tips and some creative ideas.
This program is highly structured. Lessons are taught with continual teacher-student interaction. Students then complete worksheets or writing assignments from their workbooks. CD's present jingles and the question and answer flows for different types of sentences. The teacher's manual explains the methodology and offers useful teaching tips and some creative ideas.