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Picture Speller

• Stimulate your students' imaginations.
• Motivate reluctant writers.
• Encourage creativity.
• Reinforce reading skills.
• Link pictures to spelling.
• Nurture long-term memory.

Puzzibits

Available in 4 different sizes

What Your _ Grader Needs to Know

Author E. D. Hirsch has done an excellent job with these books. Each book in this series gives parents and teachers a general guideline of what children should be learning at each particular grade level. Each book contains engaging and illustrated chapters on each of the following subjects: literature (folk lore, fairy tales, poems, legends and other stories), grammar, math (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, time, money, fractions, and geometry), health, physical sciences, music, and visual arts. These books really contain a lot of pertinent information.

Available in Kindergarten through 6th grade.

Mighty Works of God History Series

Book 1- Self Government: The challenge of Self Government, first in the life of the individual, and then its historic development in the city, state and nation is presented in vocabulary for the young student. Readers consider Christ as the cause of Self-Government, the Bible in English and its effect in history, God's Hand in the discovery of the New World, the individuals and events which God used to produce a new nation built upon the idea of Self Government, and the expansion of the nation. The delightful illustrations and beautiful pages enhance the volume and make it a book to be treasured by families and students.

Book 2- Liberty and Justice for All: The second volume of the series focuses on Christ as the source of liberty, both individual and national. Emphasis is made upon the individuals and events God used to bring forth American liberty, and the fruit of liberty, America's growth and expansion. Children will delight in American patriots and their love for liberty, as well as the adventures of the explorers and mountain men used by God to open the West.

Book 3- Divine Providence: The third volume in the series provides an engaging presentation of God's marvelous hand in nations – in the placement of men in nations, the fundamental laws of self and civil government, Christ and His gift of internal liberty, Christianity's answer to pagan ideas, and the westward movement of Christianity and liberty from Europe to America. The Revolutionary Period records abundant evidence of Divine Providence as Americans struggled to preserve the precious gift of American liberty. Individuals and a nation at liberty move forward into a fascinating era of invention and progress, leading into the 20th century and the worldwide struggle to protect liberty against the threat of tyranny.

Teacher’s Guide Essential

Axle Galench Book Series

The adventures of Axle are a great way to enhance reading ability, especially when coupled with the audio book. Great for ages 6-12. Books are available in paper back and audio which has original songs and characterized voices.

Not since my 3rd grade teacher read us The Adventures of Mrs. Piggle Wiggle (dates me I know) have I been so entertained. Rooster Morris has hit a great balance between appeal to young children and subtle humor that keeps teens on their toes to catch it all. The main character Axle, inspires integrity, honesty and fundamental truths of good triumphing over evil. Rooster’s recordings are amazing as he depicts each cleverly named character with different voices. From my professional stand point, the recordings will accelerate reading abilities as children follow along in the book while Rooster skillfully dramatizes the written word.

Jan Bedell Certified Neurodevelopmentalist

Benjamin West Book

This classic reprint, by Marguerite Henry, is an enchanting historical fiction about America’s first painter and can instill destiny in the heart of your child. It is the story of the Quaker lad, Benjamin West, and his cat, Grimalkin, who lived in the wilds of America when Pennsylvania was still a province, and the Indians were still saying, "Itah! Good be to you!"

Reading for Concepts

An excellent resource for children who have difficulty with gaining "the sense of what they've read. They are specifically grade scaled readers which increase vocabulary, general knowledge, and reading comprehension.”

Detailed Reading Comprehension

Detailed Reading Comprehension (DRC) was designed by Jan Bedell, in cooperation with other Neurodevelopmentalists of ICAN, to encourage attention to detail while reading. Detailed Reading Comprehension works on developing and improving the following:

• Understanding that word combinations have very precise meanings
• Attention to detail
• Discrimination skillsDiscrimination skills
• Knowledge of positional words ( under, over, in, above, below, etc.)
• Recognizing punctuation symbols (question mark, comma, exclamation mark, period, etc.)
• Processing skills
• Short-term memory skills
• Learning 60 Sight words

Even beginning readers can benefit from DRC. Only 22 words have to be learned in order to begin the exercise of reading for details to mark a response card correctly. After reading the sentence you have to remember: which grammatical symbol do I make? Does it go above, below, or on the object? Was it the motorcycle or the fish bowl? What size am I to look for? Now what was the color to use to mark the card correctly? Oh my! There are lots of details to remember in DRC!

DRC includes instructions, 3 colored Picture Response Cards, Viewer Page, Answer Keys, 60 Flash Cards, as well as printable pages on a disk that include 900 Detailed Reading Sentences, Detailed Reading Comprehension Questions and much more.

Mind Benders

Mind Benders®, deductive thinking puzzles, develop the logic, reading comprehension, and mental organization skills vital to achieving high grades and top test scores in all subjects. They're also great for developing real-life problem-solving skills. Books include step-by-step instructions and detailed answers. Levels spiral in difficulty within grade range.

Warm Up: K - 2, Beginning Book 1: preK - K, Beginning Book 2: 1 - 2, A1, A2 & A3: 3 - 6, B1 & C1: 7 - 12th

Vocabulary Cartoons

Vocabulary Cartoons offers an easy and fun way to enhance your vocabulary. This helpful volume contains 210 words every grammar school student should know. Information is presented in an easy to read format with memory aids in the form of rhyming words and humorous cartoons.

(Grades 3rd - 7th)

Noah Webster Book

Author Isabel Proudfit tells the true-life story of Noah Webster, a farm boy who works his way through Yale and eventually writes the first American dictionary.

Sequential Spelling

Sequential Spelling is a unique and effective spelling program for teaching the patterns of English Spelling. The sequences are not based on grade level curriculum; they are based on building from easy words to advanced words. For example: all, tall, stall, install, installment, installation. Our recommendation is to start with Level 1.

A traditional spelling program gives the child a list of words to study, which many children promptly forget after the test at the end of the week. With Sequential Spelling, the child is not required to study anything, and yet, they remember the patterns used to spell the words – even after the test!

Reading About Science

An excellent resource for learning about science and to utilize the Neurodevelopmental Approach to reading.

These books are specifically grade scaled readers which increase vocabulary and general knowledge.

(Recommended grades 2nd - 7th)

New Practice Readers

Utilizing the Neurodevelopmental Approach, the New Practice Readers are an excellent source of educational information, as well as lending themselves to working with our principles: Intensity, Short Duration, and Frequency. These books are specifically grade scaled readers which increase vocabulary and reading comprehension.

(Recommended grades 2nd - 7th)

Visualize World Geography Book & Coloring Book

Who can help your family get the "big picture" of world geography? How about a mom whose son could identify over 70 countries and their flags by age two? This book is unique, using "pictography" and clever mnemonic devices to teach clusters of countries, flags, and capitals.

Teach your students to recognize over 100 nations and their flags with this unique system. By integrating new information with everyday visuals (pictography) and story lines (mnemonic devices), author Theresa Blain provides a fun way to retrieve and retain world map facts.

Innovative hands-on lessons and activities encourage students to visualize and memorize flags of the world in this component of the Visualize World Geography in seven minutes a day. Spiral bound, with detailed table of contents; suitable for elementary through high school.

Key to Fractions

Do you have students who have never mastered fraction concepts or who need a good review? Key to Fractions covers all topics from basic concepts to mixed numbers and is written with students in mind. Minimal reading is required, so students can easily work independently. (operations coverd are addition, subbtraction, multiplication and division )

• Level 1: Fraction Concepts
• Level 2: Multiplying and Dividing
• Level 3: Adding and Subtracting
• Level 4: Mixed Numbers

Answer keys available.

Math N' More Flash Facts

In just 7 min. a day (9 min. for multiplication), children are exposed to the same 5 math facts 14 times a day. They hear, see, say and write these facts for one week. Only two exposures involve output in which the child says the answer, 12 exposures involve input in which the child is given the answer. Mom is only involved for 2 one minute sessions each day!

In just 7 min. a day (9 min. for multiplication), children are exposed to the same 5 math facts 14 times a day. They hear, see, say and write these facts for one week. Only two exposures involve output in which the child says the answer, 12 exposures involve input in which the child is given the answer. Mom is only involved for 2 one minute sessions each day!

The Neurodevelopmental Approach
Nothing in all creation can compare to the amazing capacity for adaptability of the human brain. Research into neural plasticity of the brain (the brains ability to change and adapt) has proven that every child can learn and function more effciently when the brain is given proper stimulation with the appropriate frequency, intensity, and duration.

Purchase complete set or individual operations.

Flip Flop N' Numbers

Children will have so much fun learning place value with Flip Flop N’ Numbers! There are a number of ways to play. The game includes blank pages in each place value so any number combination can be made from "0" to "9,999"!

Game instructions included.

Skip Counting CD

Your child will enjoy listening to skip counting produced with different voices and special sound effects. Since this product is not made to music, your child will be learning to skip count using the dominant hemisphere of the brain, and therefore, will not have to sing to recall the information learned.

Contains skip counting by 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12...20.

Spectrum Math

Spectrum Math features easy-to-follow instructions that help students gain a solid understanding in math fundamentals for a clear path to success. This series has comprehensive coverage of basic math skills such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, percents, pre algebra, geometry, time, calendar, money measurement and more.

(Grades 1st - 8th)

Rockin' Clocks in a Flash

With just 2 two-minute flash sessions a day, your child will learn how to tell time quickly, no matter what kind of clock he is looking at, either analog or digital.

Includes flash cards and instructions for intense input sessions

Digit Span Decks

Digit Span Decks are used to improve auditory and visual processing (short-term memory) in just 2 two-minute sessions, twice a day!

The benefits from your effort will be improved comprehension, staying on task, ability to use phonics and much more! A 3 year-old should be able to hold together 3 pieces of information (digits, words or objects), a 4 year-old should be able to hold 4, a 5 year-old -5... and so on. Whether you are 7 years old or an adult, you should be able to hold 7 digits, or, pieces of sequential information in short-term memory.

Each deck has 125 cards (each a unique sequence). Decks are available in 5,6,7,8,9,10,11 &12 digits.

Sequencing in a Flash

A great interactive computer program designed to increase auditory and visual processing which is short-term memory function.

During an auditory sequencing session, a set amount of random numbers will be spoken at approximately 1 second intervals. Subsequently, the user will have the opportunity to input the numbers in the exact order in which they were given. With daily work, auditory process skills will increase, improving the users ability to listen, retain auditory information and comprehend reading material. A correct response is rewarded with praise, or this feature can be turned off.

Info to Know

This auditory CD is a great tool for getting general information into the brain through the auditory channel. Information on the CD includes: modes of transportation, animals and their babies, days of the week, months of the year, continents, oceans, presidents, states, emotions, fruits, vegetables, ice cream flavors, occupations, and much, much more. There are 39 tracks in all. This CD is geared for children ages 3 to 12 years old, or for older children and adults with disabilities.

Your child will listen to basic information on this CD with different voices and sound effects to add intensity for young listeners. This recording, with no music, assures your child will store these important facts in the dominant hemisphere of the brain for rapid and permanent recall. This is a great listening activity that will give much needed practice in auditory processing

Be Positive

All children need to know how very special they are in the eyes of their parents, but also in the eyes of God. This audio CD will positively impact your child’s self-esteem and reaffirm what a wonderful miracle of God they truly are. This CD helps improve self-esteem, self-control, and helps to establish your child’s identity in Christ. Included on this CD are the following: Positive Affirmations, Phone Etiquette, Positive Responses to Situations, Manners, Greetings, Blessings, Self Discipline, and Love Letters from God.

Let your child listen to these tracks over and over again to increase their auditory processing ability and to cement into their heart, mind and soul what a special and unique person God has created.

Visual Flash

For many years LGS has sold Visual Flash Digit Cards. These flash cards are used to increase Visual Processing. You now have the option of purchasing this wonderful tool in computer form. Numbers are quickly flashed on the computer screen one at a time and then the student types in the numbers from memory. You can set up a profile for each family member, to fit each individual’s current processing ability. Includes visual flash reverse and rapid ash activities.

Visual Discrimination

The Visual Discrimination Games were created to assist in developing and/or improving the following skills:

Visual Discrimination: The ability to notice small differences between information that is being presented visually.

Attention to Detail: The ability to notice and retain details visually.

Scanning: Looking up and down and back and forth, and transferring information from near to far point. Visual Attention: Staying on task visually.

Contents: Each level comes with three sets* of visual discrimination cards, with each set consisting of 12 large cards and 12 small cards creating a fast pace game. *Levels 6, 9, and 10 have 4 sets each. Each new level builds on mastering more complex skills in discrimination!