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Foldables, Notebook Foldables, and VKVs for Spelling and Vocabulary 4th-12th

This incredible 432-page photographic reference book contains over 1,600 color photos of Foldables, Notebook Foldables and VKVs (Visual Kinesthetic Vocabulary). It is organized alphabetically, with sections including abbreviations, acronyms, analogies, antonyms, clipped words, root words, synonyms, and more with extensive word lists in each section. Spelling rules are noted in red within the word lists and throughout the book; special word lists presented in Venn diagram format to graphically illustrate relationships between sounds and different spellings. Includes Foldables instructions and VKV folding instructions! An amazing resource!

Dinah Zike's Notebook Foldables for Spirals, Binders, & Composition Books

Notebook Foldables work well in any subject area to stimulate ideas and represent information in a format more familiar and useful to more advanced/upper level students. Dinah’s latest book features adaptations of her Foldables specially designed to fit in composition books, spiral notebooks, binders, and even exam books. Reproducible graphics are supplied in the book, as well as instructions on how to create these modified Foldables using regular paper. You’ll be amazed at the hundreds of full-color examples found throughout the book! This book contains 129 pages.

U.S. History Academic Vocabulary Pocketbook

Each packet contains an instruction sheet and a master set of pocketbooks to be duplicated for individual student use. Students write or collect "real world print" examples onto the pockets or analyze new vocabulary terms by researching word etymology and meaning to make flashcards for those terms and sort the flashcards into the 27 titled pockets (e.g., Acronyms, Clipped Words, Prefixes, Suffixes, Syllabication, Root Words, Homophones, etc.). Great review of word rules for beginning and advanced students (and teachers)!

Reading, Writing & Literature Academic Vocabulary Pocketbook

Each packet contains an instruction sheet and a master set of pocketbooks to be duplicated for individual student use. Students write or collect "real world print" examples onto the pockets or analyze new vocabulary terms by researching word etymology and meaning to make flashcards for those terms and sort the flashcards into the 27 titled pockets (e.g., Acronyms, Clipped Words, Prefixes, Suffixes, Syllabication, Root Words, Homophones, etc.). Great review of word rules for beginning and advanced students (and teachers)!

Dinah Zike's United States Timeline

Students create their own records of U.S. statehood with this unique Foldable book. This special timeline helps students record, organize, and compare facts about states as well as local, national, and world events. Packet includes sets of the following reproducible templates: States shown alphabetically; states shown in order of ratification; spines and labels for finished books.

Dinah Zike's U.S. Presidents Timeline

Students create their own records of U.S. Presidents with this unique Foldable book. This special timeline helps students record, organize, and compare facts about U.S. Presidents and event that occurred during each President's term in office. Packet includes a set of reproducible templates representing all U.S. Presidents.

VKV® Flashcards

Use these index- weight, prescored VKV Flashcards to make two-dimensional words three-dimensional, as featured in Dinah’s new Language Arts series. Each packet contains 50 of each size card; single-tab, double-tab, and triple-tab for a total of 150 cards which can teach 400+ vocabulary terms. Flashcards are blank with a light grid and can be used to teach grammar and vocabulary for any subject.

Line Art Library CD

We commissioned an illustrator who loves working with kids, Becky Hall, to draw over 1200 different illlustrations appropriate for language development activities with PreK-2nd grade students. The art on this CD fits perfectly on Foldables and VKVs, or it can be enlarged and used on posters and charts.

VKV® Book & Line Art Library Package Deal

VKV® Book & VKV Flashcards Package Deal

VKV® Book, VKV® Flashcards, & Line Art Library CD Package Deal

Big Book of Books and Activities - An Illustrated Guide for Teachers, Parents, and Anyone Who Works with Kids!

This is our most popular book and is the winner of Learning magazine's Teacher's Choice Award. It illustrates how to make HUNDREDS of manipulatives and teaching aids using inexpensive materials found in the classroom or at home. With over 400 black and white photographs and illustrations, this easy-to-use visual guide takes you through the steps for making each student/teacher project that will help convert your classroom into a student oriented learning environment. Gives specific examples of their use over a wide range of subjects. 134 pages, 8 1/2" x 11".

The Big Book of Projects - How to design, develop, & make projects, from kindergarten through college

Now you can complete quick, easy, creative projects in a very short time using simple, inexpensive materials. The Big Book of Projects explains how to select appropriate project topics, conduct thorough research, organize needed materials, decide on a visual format, and prepare the final project presentation. Over 100 example projects are presented, and there are over 200 photographs and illustrations to visually stimulate your project imagination. This book is a must for anyone who will ever have to "do a project". 147 pages, 8 1/2" x 11".

Classroom Organization New Revised Edition

Back by Popular Demand! Dinah's K-6 national bestseller is back, updated, and in full-color! A comprehensive teacher's guide to help you creatively manage your time, your energy, and the materials in your classroom. Classroom Organization, It Can Be Done, K-6 revised edition is filled with practical and effective ideas to make your life easier and your teaching more effective! 168 pages, 8 1/2 x 11.

The Big Book of Holiday Activities

For years teachers have encouraged Dinah to organize her manipulative holiday ideas into a book. Well, it's finally here! This oversized book contains 180 pages of monthly holiday activities and art patterns for the K-5 student. All major holidays throughout the year are included. The book also contains lists of story starters, historic dates, and important birthdays to be used as holiday research and writing projects. 177 pages, 12" x 9".

Double-cut Scissors

These durable, heavy-weight scissors make creating any of Dinah's tabbed Foldables a snap! The triple blades remove 1/8" strips to create well-defined tabs and are excellent for classroom demonstrations when teaching students how to make Foldables. Scissors have 5-inch stainless steel blades with comfortable molded plastic handles.

Equivalency Flips®

DINAH’S NEWEST MATH FOLD! One sheet of colored 8½ x 11 paper magically folds to teach multiple equivalencies! Quickly and easily make a classroom set: just pop out the die-cut sections, fold, and glue. Each packet contains a classroom set of 12 identical die-cut color sheets with full color instructions.

Mixed Set of All 16 Equivalency Flips®

Same as Equvalency Flips below. This mixed set includes 1 of each of the 16 selections below.

Custom Mixed Packet Equivalency Flips®

Same as Equivalency Flips. Choose 2 sets and package includes 6 of each set.