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SPRING 2009INSIDE:Shower your classroom with these educational and fun products for the entire season! Go Green with the environment-themed products, and prepare students for test taking by using resource books full of quizzes, games, and more. But that’s not all; keep reading for the entire scoop!

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T0915-03In the Garden Reader • Gr. 3-4, Level NChildren can't resist "diving" into this brightly colored book to explore all the plants and animals that can be found in a garden! Young scientists will examine plant parts and animal features "up close" and then turn the page to see how these smaller parts fi t into the "bigger picture." Children will take a close-up view of the rough skin of a toad, hard wing cases of a ladybug, rough seeds of a strawberry, and more. Also available, the complete 12-book Look Once, Look Again! Habitats, and the complete 12-book series Look Once, Look Again! Plants & Animals. Gr. 3-4, 6¼" x 9".CTP 3008 16 pg./$3.49

What’s in Your Garden This Spring?

Plants Mini Bulletin Board SetThis interactive bulletin board set is designed to teach science standards on plant growth and development. Use the detailed illustrations and labels to introduce new science concepts, reinforce skills, and enhance students’ vocabulary development. Great for use in small groups, centers, and with a classroom document camera. Includes 73 interactive die-cut pieces, a 21" x 6" title, and an insert guide with suggested activities. CTP 1761 $6.99

Analogy Challenge • Gr. 5-8Challenge Students Now, and See Great Scores LaterWant to boost test scores and help prepare your students for analogies on standardized tests? Then this is the book for you! The exercises are divided into three levels of diffi culty to help you meet the ability levels and needs of your students. The analogies cover parts of speech, synonyms, antonyms, homophones, parts of a whole and more—plus categories such as sports, food, and people. Students use a "bubble" answer sheet to provide further practice for standardized tests. LW-393 56 pg./$11.99

Prefixes and Suffixes • Gr. 4-8Teaching Vocabulary to Improve Reading ComprehensionThe national standards require that students beginning at fourth grade use their knowledge of prefi xes and suffi xes to determine the meaning of words. Each of the 30 units in this resource includes a word list, vocabulary sort cards, review game cards, and a vocabulary quiz. Students will learn over 300 vocabulary words and become more comfortable "dissecting" words and defi ning their parts. These books are also available as downloadable eBooks.144 pg. books/$19.99LW-437 Prefi xes and Suffi xes, Gr. 4-8CTP 2211 MORE Prefi xes and Suffi xes, Gr. 4-6

Following Directions • Gr. 1–6Help sharpen your students' skills in following both written and oral directions — important skills for preparing for standardized tests. Students will solve riddles, color pages, fi nd hidden objects, and draw step-by-step pictures while following written directions. Students will listen to directions that are read aloud (or tape-recorded) while following oral directions.64 pg./$11.99CTP 3397 Gr. 1–2 CTP 3398 Gr. 3–4CTP 3399 Gr. 5–6

Analogies • Gr. 2-4An Ideal Way to Introduce Analogies to Primary Students! This resource includes analogies using synonyms, antonyms, homophones, plurals, rhyming words, and lots more. As students analyze relationships between words, they strengthen not only their vocabulary but also their critical-thinking and test-taking skills. CTP 3371 48 pg./$10.99

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1 Greek and Latin Roots • Gr. 4-8 Teaching Vocabulary to Improve Reading Comprehension The national standards require that students beginning at fourth grade use their knowledge of common Greek and Latin roots to analyze the meaning of complex words. Each book includes a word list, vocabulary sort cards, review game cards, and a vocabulary quiz. Students will become comfortable "dissecting" words and defi ning their parts. These books are also available as downloadable eBooks.144 pg. books/$19.99LW-438 Greek and Latin RootsCTP 2210 MORE Greek and Latin Roots

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1 Month-by-Month Crafts • Gr. K-2 Dozens of Simple, Seasonal Craft Ideas More than 70 craft projects organized by month so you can fi nd the perfect project for any holiday. Each month offers at least six crafts to celebrate the season and add interest to your weekly routine.CTP 2495 112 pg. book/$15.99

Vocabulary SortCopy a class set of Vocabulary Sort cards on card stock. Have students carefully cut apart the words and defi nitions, place them in a mailing envelope, and label the envelope with the Greek or Latin root. Have students independently match the words and defi nitions. Ask them to check their work by referring to their word list.

Mother's Day CardCopy the Duck reproducible on card stock. Have students cut apart the pieces, and use them as templates to trace the head, beak, and fl ower on brightly colored construction paper. Encourage students to decorate the pieces with glitter and paper scraps. On the back of the ducks, have children write special notes to their mothers.

Test Taking Strategies that Make the Grade!

Test Taking Strategies that Make the Grade!

In My GardenPrepare a blank six-page book for each child. Write a sentence frame on each page of the book and affi x one of the Vegetable Designer Cut-Outs to each page. Have children fi ll in the blank on each page based on the sentence and the vegetable shown.

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1 Vegetables Designer Cut-Outs 36 per package. Approximately 6" x 6". Acid-free.CTP 3878 Vegetables $4.99

35 feet per package.

Add Pizzaz to Your Classroom with Borders!

CTP 0380 Bugs(Width 3") $3.99

CTP 1820 Flowers in Clay (Width 23/4") $3.99

1934 Flower Power(Width 2¼”) $2.99

CTP 6472 Blue Sprinkles (Width 2¼") $2.99

CTP 6474 Jumbo Dots on Yellow (Width 2¼") $2.99

CTP 6477 Photo Fruit Faces(Width 23/4) $3.99

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Exquisite Images for EasterCopy a class set of the Painted Egg reproducible on card stock and place at a center. Encourage children to use them for ideas to design their own eggs. Have students use pencils to draw the design, and then have them use crayons to color the patterns on their eggs. When fi nished, have children cut out their eggs and display them in the classroom.

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1 Celebrate Reading Resource Guide • Gr. K-3

Teaching Reading Skills Using Multicultural Celebrations This resource includes 12 reproducible holiday stories as well as interactive lessons and activities that coach children in fi ve areas of reading instruction: phonemic awareness, phonics, fl uency, vocabulary, and comprehension. Celebrate Reading can be used alone or in conjunction with the Learn to Read Holiday Series, which consists of 12 stories from this resource book, beautifully illustrated in 16 page books.CTP 4548 112 pg./$15.99

Rabbit Two-Color 3" Calendar Cut-OutsShape up your classroom and enliven your learning activities with these colorful, reversible shapes! You'll fi nd a different color on each side. Use them for patterning activities, bulletin-board borders, and to add interest to art projects. Or, let students earn them and wear them as special awards. 31 per package. Approximately 3". Pink/white.CTP 4960 $2.49

St. Patrick's Day Variety Pack Designer Cut-OutsAdd a splash of color and fun to your bulletin boards with these Designer Cut-Outs, or use them for patterning, notes, desk tags, or art projects. 9 of each design. 36 per package. Approximately 6" x 6". Acid-free.CTP 4687 $4.99

Celebrating Easter: The Easter Egg Hunt Reader • Gr. 1, Level GThis reader focuses on the special symbols associated with Easter, such as Spring, painting eggs, lilies, and the Easter Bunny! Written specifi cally for emergent and early-fl uency readers. Great for fl uency, vocabulary, text comprehension, and ESL/ELL! Also available, the complete 12-book Learn to Read Holiday Series. Gr. 1-3, 6 ¼" x 9".CTP 4526 16 pg./$3.49

CTP 4705 Reduce, Reuse, Recycle • Gr. 3-5 (21 pieces)

It’s easier being green when you’ve got the right materials! Our new Environment Mini Bulletin Board sets will help students understand environmental concepts and what they can do to make a difference. Each set supports national science standards and includes setup and activity ideas. Also available, coordinating Designer Cut-Outs and stickers.

Going Green!Going Green!

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1 Jazzing Up Journals • Gr. K-1 Guided Journaling for Beginning Readers and Writers Journal writing is effective for children at all levels of literacy development because they are encouraged to write about their own experiences. Jazzing Up Journals helps you incorporate the benefi ts of journal writing into every aspect of your curriculum. You will fi nd simple directions for making a dozen unique cross-curricular journals; practical ideas for managing journal writing time; and tips for conferencing, publishing, and keeping children motivated to do their best work. This book is also available as a downloadable eBook.CTP 2215 112 pg./$15.99

2 Ring-Its!® Replace diffi cult-to-use brass brads and metal notebook rings with our durable, brightly colored plastic Ring-Its!®

Perfect for: • Class books • Student stories • Flash cards • Patterning

St. Patrick's DayHave students practice sticking to a single topic by brainstorming three ideas that fi t with one main idea. On the chosen graphic organizer, students will write the main topic in the space provided, identify three subtopics to discuss, and draw a picture of each in the boxes. Invite children to write a sentence that matches each picture in the spaces to the right.

Small ¾" ringsCTP 1744 RedCTP 1747 BlueCTP 1745 YellowCTP 1746 GreenCTP 1713 BlackCTP 1839 White$4.59 per pack of 30

CTP 1748 Small ¾"Variety 4-Pack: 30 each of 4 colors (red, yellow, green, and blue).$17.99

Large 1¼" ringsCTP 1714 RedCTP 1715 BlueCTP 1716 YellowCTP 1717 GreenCTP 1718 BlackCTP 1838 White$4.99 per pack of 30

CTP 1719 Large 1¼"Variety 4-Pack: 30 each of 4 colors (red, yellow,green, and blue).$19.96

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1 Our Earth Science Photo Cards • Gr. K-2 These detailed photographs introduce and reinforce science concepts, and enhance students’ vocabulary development. This standards-based set is perfect to use during small-group instruction and to teach science concepts to English language learners. On the back of every card is a paragraph introducing the highlighted concept, featured vocabulary words and their defi nitions, and comprehension questions. 12 full-color photographs. 8" x 10". Also available, 11 Photo Card sets that cover a variety of life, physical, and earth and space science concepts.CTP 2838 $9.99

Label the PhotoLabel sticky notes or arrows and place the labels on a Designer Cut-Out. Invite students to match the arrows to the objects they see in the photo.

CTP 4526 16 pg./$3.49

2 Poppin' Patterns Cards Designer Cut-Outs 6 of each design. 36 per package. Approximately 6" x 6". Acid-free.CTP 3870 $4.99

on a Designer Cut Out Invite students to match

Label the PhotoLabel sticky notes or arrows and place the labels

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Environment Mini Bulletin Board • Gr. K–5 $6.99 each

CTP 4702 Natural Resources • Gr. K-5 (37 pieces)

CTP 4703 Go Green at School • Gr. K-5 (15 pieces)

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CTP 4704 Taking Care of the Earth • Gr. K-5 (43 pieces)

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Exquisite Images for EasterCopy a class set of the Painted Egg reproducible on card stock and place at a center. Encourage children to use them for ideas to design their own eggs. Have students use pencils to draw the design, and then have them use crayons to color the patterns on their eggs. When fi nished, have children cut out their eggs and display them in the classroom.

YO U W I L L N E E D

1 Celebrate Reading Resource Guide • Gr. K-3

Teaching Reading Skills Using Multicultural Celebrations This resource includes 12 reproducible holiday stories as well as interactive lessons and activities that coach children in fi ve areas of reading instruction: phonemic awareness, phonics, fl uency, vocabulary, and comprehension. Celebrate Reading can be used alone or in conjunction with the Learn to Read Holiday Series, which consists of 12 stories from this resource book, beautifully illustrated in 16 page books.CTP 4548 112 pg./$15.99

Rabbit Two-Color 3" Calendar Cut-OutsShape up your classroom and enliven your learning activities with these colorful, reversible shapes! You'll fi nd a different color on each side. Use them for patterning activities, bulletin-board borders, and to add interest to art projects. Or, let students earn them and wear them as special awards. 31 per package. Approximately 3". Pink/white.CTP 4960 $2.49

St. Patrick's Day Variety Pack Designer Cut-OutsAdd a splash of color and fun to your bulletin boards with these Designer Cut-Outs, or use them for patterning, notes, desk tags, or art projects. 9 of each design. 36 per package. Approximately 6" x 6". Acid-free.CTP 4687 $4.99

Celebrating Easter: The Easter Egg Hunt Reader • Gr. 1, Level GThis reader focuses on the special symbols associated with Easter, such as Spring, painting eggs, lilies, and the Easter Bunny! Written specifi cally for emergent and early-fl uency readers. Great for fl uency, vocabulary, text comprehension, and ESL/ELL! Also available, the complete 12-book Learn to Read Holiday Series. Gr. 1-3, 6 ¼" x 9".CTP 4526 16 pg./$3.49

CTP 4705 Reduce, Reuse, Recycle • Gr. 3-5 (21 pieces)

It’s easier being green when you’ve got the right materials! Our new Environment Mini Bulletin Board sets will help students understand environmental concepts and what they can do to make a difference. Each set supports national science standards and includes setup and activity ideas. Also available, coordinating Designer Cut-Outs and stickers.

Going Green!Going Green!

YO U W I L L N E E D

1 Jazzing Up Journals • Gr. K-1 Guided Journaling for Beginning Readers and Writers Journal writing is effective for children at all levels of literacy development because they are encouraged to write about their own experiences. Jazzing Up Journals helps you incorporate the benefi ts of journal writing into every aspect of your curriculum. You will fi nd simple directions for making a dozen unique cross-curricular journals; practical ideas for managing journal writing time; and tips for conferencing, publishing, and keeping children motivated to do their best work. This book is also available as a downloadable eBook.CTP 2215 112 pg./$15.99

2 Ring-Its!® Replace diffi cult-to-use brass brads and metal notebook rings with our durable, brightly colored plastic Ring-Its!®

Perfect for: • Class books • Student stories • Flash cards • Patterning

St. Patrick's DayHave students practice sticking to a single topic by brainstorming three ideas that fi t with one main idea. On the chosen graphic organizer, students will write the main topic in the space provided, identify three subtopics to discuss, and draw a picture of each in the boxes. Invite children to write a sentence that matches each picture in the spaces to the right.

Small ¾" ringsCTP 1744 RedCTP 1747 BlueCTP 1745 YellowCTP 1746 GreenCTP 1713 BlackCTP 1839 White$4.59 per pack of 30

CTP 1748 Small ¾"Variety 4-Pack: 30 each of 4 colors (red, yellow, green, and blue).$17.99

Large 1¼" ringsCTP 1714 RedCTP 1715 BlueCTP 1716 YellowCTP 1717 GreenCTP 1718 BlackCTP 1838 White$4.99 per pack of 30

CTP 1719 Large 1¼"Variety 4-Pack: 30 each of 4 colors (red, yellow,green, and blue).$19.96

YO U W I L L N E E D

1 Our Earth Science Photo Cards • Gr. K-2 These detailed photographs introduce and reinforce science concepts, and enhance students’ vocabulary development. This standards-based set is perfect to use during small-group instruction and to teach science concepts to English language learners. On the back of every card is a paragraph introducing the highlighted concept, featured vocabulary words and their defi nitions, and comprehension questions. 12 full-color photographs. 8" x 10". Also available, 11 Photo Card sets that cover a variety of life, physical, and earth and space science concepts.CTP 2838 $9.99

Label the PhotoLabel sticky notes or arrows and place the labels on a Designer Cut-Out. Invite students to match the arrows to the objects they see in the photo.

CTP 4526 16 pg./$3.49

2 Poppin' Patterns Cards Designer Cut-Outs 6 of each design. 36 per package. Approximately 6" x 6". Acid-free.CTP 3870 $4.99

on a Designer Cut Out Invite students to match

Label the PhotoLabel sticky notes or arrows and place the labels

orpproximately 6

Environment Mini Bulletin Board • Gr. K–5 $6.99 each

CTP 4702 Natural Resources • Gr. K-5 (37 pieces)

CTP 4703 Go Green at School • Gr. K-5 (15 pieces)

WE

RECYCLE

Let’s askif we can getrecycling binsfor our school.

Recycling helpsconserve natural resources.

CTP 4704 Taking Care of the Earth • Gr. K-5 (43 pieces)

t i k' D

Creative Teaching Press®Your Partner in the Classroom™

Since 1965®

SPRING 2009INSIDE:Shower your classroom with these educational and fun products for the entire season! Go Green with the environment-themed products, and prepare students for test taking by using resource books full of quizzes, games, and more. But that’s not all; keep reading for the entire scoop!

Creative Teaching Press®®

©2009 Creative Teaching Press

MK

T0915-03

In the Garden Reader • Gr. 3-4, Level NChildren can't resist "diving" into this brightly colored book to explore all the plants and animals that can be found in a garden! Young scientists will examine plant parts and animal features "up close" and then turn the page to see how these smaller parts fi t into the "bigger picture." Children will take a close-up view of the rough skin of a toad, hard wing cases of a ladybug, rough seeds of a strawberry, and more. Also available, the complete 12-book Look Once, Look Again! Habitats, and the complete 12-book series Look Once, Look Again! Plants & Animals. Gr. 3-4, 6¼" x 9".CTP 3008 16 pg./$3.49

What’s in Your Garden This Spring?

Plants Mini Bulletin Board SetThis interactive bulletin board set is designed to teach science standards on plant growth and development. Use the detailed illustrations and labels to introduce new science concepts, reinforce skills, and enhance students’ vocabulary development. Great for use in small groups, centers, and with a classroom document camera. Includes 73 interactive die-cut pieces, a 21" x 6" title, and an insert guide with suggested activities. CTP 1761 $6.99

Analogy Challenge • Gr. 5-8Challenge Students Now, and See Great Scores LaterWant to boost test scores and help prepare your students for analogies on standardized tests? Then this is the book for you! The exercises are divided into three levels of diffi culty to help you meet the ability levels and needs of your students. The analogies cover parts of speech, synonyms, antonyms, homophones, parts of a whole and more—plus categories such as sports, food, and people. Students use a "bubble" answer sheet to provide further practice for standardized tests. LW-393 56 pg./$11.99

Prefixes and Suffixes • Gr. 4-8Teaching Vocabulary to Improve Reading ComprehensionThe national standards require that students beginning at fourth grade use their knowledge of prefi xes and suffi xes to determine the meaning of words. Each of the 30 units in this resource includes a word list, vocabulary sort cards, review game cards, and a vocabulary quiz. Students will learn over 300 vocabulary words and become more comfortable "dissecting" words and defi ning their parts. These books are also available as downloadable eBooks.144 pg. books/$19.99LW-437 Prefi xes and Suffi xes, Gr. 4-8CTP 2211 MORE Prefi xes and Suffi xes, Gr. 4-6

Following Directions • Gr. 1–6Help sharpen your students' skills in following both written and oral directions — important skills for preparing for standardized tests. Students will solve riddles, color pages, fi nd hidden objects, and draw step-by-step pictures while following written directions. Students will listen to directions that are read aloud (or tape-recorded) while following oral directions.64 pg./$11.99CTP 3397 Gr. 1–2 CTP 3398 Gr. 3–4CTP 3399 Gr. 5–6

Analogies • Gr. 2-4An Ideal Way to Introduce Analogies to Primary Students! This resource includes analogies using synonyms, antonyms, homophones, plurals, rhyming words, and lots more. As students analyze relationships between words, they strengthen not only their vocabulary but also their critical-thinking and test-taking skills. CTP 3371 48 pg./$10.99

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1 Greek and Latin Roots • Gr. 4-8 Teaching Vocabulary to Improve Reading Comprehension The national standards require that students beginning at fourth grade use their knowledge of common Greek and Latin roots to analyze the meaning of complex words. Each book includes a word list, vocabulary sort cards, review game cards, and a vocabulary quiz. Students will become comfortable "dissecting" words and defi ning their parts. These books are also available as downloadable eBooks.144 pg. books/$19.99LW-438 Greek and Latin RootsCTP 2210 MORE Greek and Latin Roots

YO U W I L L N E E D

1 Month-by-Month Crafts • Gr. K-2 Dozens of Simple, Seasonal Craft Ideas More than 70 craft projects organized by month so you can fi nd the perfect project for any holiday. Each month offers at least six crafts to celebrate the season and add interest to your weekly routine.CTP 2495 112 pg. book/$15.99

Vocabulary SortCopy a class set of Vocabulary Sort cards on card stock. Have students carefully cut apart the words and defi nitions, place them in a mailing envelope, and label the envelope with the Greek or Latin root. Have students independently match the words and defi nitions. Ask them to check their work by referring to their word list.

Mother's Day CardCopy the Duck reproducible on card stock. Have students cut apart the pieces, and use them as templates to trace the head, beak, and fl ower on brightly colored construction paper. Encourage students to decorate the pieces with glitter and paper scraps. On the back of the ducks, have children write special notes to their mothers.

Test Taking Strategies that Make the Grade!

Test Taking Strategies that Make the Grade!

In My GardenPrepare a blank six-page book for each child. Write a sentence frame on each page of the book and affi x one of the Vegetable Designer Cut-Outs to each page. Have children fi ll in the blank on each page based on the sentence and the vegetable shown.

YO U W I L L N E E D

1 Vegetables Designer Cut-Outs 36 per package. Approximately 6" x 6". Acid-free.CTP 3878 Vegetables $4.99

35 feet per package.

Add Pizzaz to Your Classroom with Borders!

CTP 0380 Bugs(Width 3") $3.99

CTP 1820 Flowers in Clay (Width 23/4") $3.99

1934 Flower Power(Width 2¼”) $2.99

CTP 6472 Blue Sprinkles (Width 2¼") $2.99

CTP 6474 Jumbo Dots on Yellow (Width 2¼") $2.99

CTP 6477 Photo Fruit Faces(Width 23/4) $3.99

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