Instructional DVD aimed at children making an easy transition from words from a memorable character to printed text

The very best of the popular '70s kids show that showed just how fun reading can be! Features Rita Moreno Remembers -- Outtakes -- New episode intros by Rita Moreno -- Trivia

This book supports teachers using phonics in their teaching of early reading. The authors show how important it is to ensure that children acquire a wide range of reading strategies, while also setting out practical pointers which will enable teachers to translate the theory into effective practice. Readers will learn: how to plan phonics within a rich, interactive and playful literacy pedagogy; how to construct relationships with the young readers...

Presents advice for parents to help their children read. Today's parents are increasingly concerned about the reading and spelling skills taught in schools and are taking charge of their children's education. Full of ideas and suggestions, from innovative preschool exercises to techniques that older children can use to increase reading speed and comprehension. Straight Talk about Reading will instantly help any parent lay a solid foundation for their...

When Mr. Websley is accidentally silenced by the Silent E Machine, Leap, Lily, and Tad must journey through the Complex Word Complex to build the code words needed to help his friend regain his voice. Guided only by the "Absent Professor Device", the kids learn how to build the complex words needed to solve the code and save the day. Humorous songs add to the fun and helps teach the rules for advanced word building. Teaches silent "e", long vowel...

Photographs and simple text provide an introduction to the early stages of reading. Includes information for parents and caregivers.

A collection of instructions for craft projects that can be read and followed by beginning readers.

A clip-filled celebration featuring many of the series' most popular segments, with Bill Cosby, Morgan Freeman, Rita Moreno, and the multi-talented Electric Company cast. A cultural phenomenon in the '70s, this wildly popular educational television show with big laughs had a bigger message: teaching children basic reading and grammar skills with the emphasis on fun. Includes interviews with cast members Jim Boyd, Judy Graubart, Skip Hinnant, Tom Lehrer,...