The Success in Reading and Writing series are great books to utilize with children who are developing skills in reading, writing and study skills. Every child participates with success. I enjoy using their methods of presenting new skills, taking what the child knows and building a strong reading and writing foundation from there.

I checked the ISBN - this is the book for Kindergarten.

As a new teacher, I have found this book to be quite helpful as an alternative or supplement to the basal. While our basal is literature-based, it's themes don't go along with normal themes I would be doing. Success is structured enough to provide guidance for a new or inexperienced teacher like me, but allows you the freedom to choose your own theme and literature selections. This program also provides opportunities for kids to be involved in the learning process so it is more fun and meaningful.

The program has 4 parts - Pictures & Words, Storytime, Writing, and Alphabet.

Pictures & Words - Very helpful in developing writing skills, while some teachers choose to leave it out due to lack of time. (I use Daily News.)

Storytime - Each day has a suggested book and discussion focus that may or may not go along with the theme or alphabet concept. (Each concept is developed for several days, and at least one book from those days relates to the concept. However, it is very easy to substitue your own selections, if you wish.)

Writing - 5 days - A theme is introduced on day 1, then days 2-4 the teacher meets with small groups to help w/ writing, then day 5 is a culminating activity of the theme.

Alphabet - Each letter is focused on for 3 days (upper & lowercase together), next is rhyming words, object labeling (deals w/ beginning consonants), then finally blends.

The book itself has a beginning section that thoroughly describes the program and how to do it, and the rest of the book has: Daily Lessons (clear layout, can be personalized by teacher); Lists of suggested pictures, themes, and books; and Alphabet module lessons.

I have found this textbook to be quite helpful in developing a reading program based on the children's interests and needs. Even if you have to use your school's basal program, this is a GREAT supplement, especially if you are lacking active participation of the students.

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~ My niece got this last year when she was ten, and brought it to a family party.
The rope supplied with the set was the right size for the kids, and the illustrations were very clear.

I had remembered playing Chinese jump rope as a child, but couldn't remember any of the games.
The girls age 8-11, enjoyed playing, and even my mother and I jumped in!

This is a nice set for a girl age 7-11 who has friends or cousins enough easily available to start a game.
A nice guide, and entertaining at a children's gathering.

This is a great manual for a PE or Elementary teacher. The pictures and directions are very easy to understand and Chinese jump rope is a fun, low cost activity for a classroom teacher. There are a lot of great ideas for individual and team games. Overall, this is an excellent activity guide for kids, but might be hard for younger children to comprehend without adult assistance. The two jump ropes that are included are very helpful because they are almost impossible to find in stores.