New Releases by Ellen Javernick

Natalie is happy that all of her candy canes have been given away . . . until Christmas morning.

Reading assessment book for use with the running records on the Columbia University Teachers College Reading & Writing Project website.Alex is so anxious to use his new skateboard that he ignores his family''s warnings. Students will enjoy reading this action packed book and will learn a valuable lesson along the way. F&P I, RR/DLL: 11, DRA2: 12, Lexile: 250L, Stage: Early, Type: Fiction

"Text first published in 1990 by Children''s Press, Inc."

Fiction, Reading Recovery Level 11, F&P Level G, DRA2 Level 12, Theme Cause/Effect, Stage Early, Character Alex

Ideas and activities to help your youngsters meet learning objectives for preschool in the core curriculum areas of basic concepts, language and literacy development, social and emotional development, fine motor skills, and gross motor skills development. Also includes assessment methods to help determine your youngster''s progress.

This title focuses on developing a wide range of learning skills young children should have mastered by the time they enter kindergarten. The content includes observation and assessment tools, progress charts, plus activities appropriate for enriching and encouraging academic growth at this level.

Looks at the many different purposes for which dummies are used including mannequins in shop windows, for practice by student doctors and dentists, vehicle crash testing and by the ancient emperors of China and Egypt. Suggested level: primary.

A brief story about concrete, how it is made, and its many uses.

This book contains easy, educational bulletin boards and Christmas decorating ideas.