Kathleen Petelinsek

Complete a variety of fun craft projects using clay beads. Crafters practice reading comprehension as they follow the steps for each project. The easiest crafts are at the beginning, to allow the reader to practice scaffolding their knowledge as they learn the domain-specific vocabulary.

Make your own sock puppets and a stateso you can put on shows for your friends and family. Crafters practice reading comprehension as they follow the steps for each project. The easiest crafts are at the beginning, to allow the reader to practice scaffolding their knowledge as they learn the domain-specific vocabulary.

Learn how to weave colorful rubber bands together and create your own jewelry. Crafters practice reading comprehension as they follow the steps for each project. The easiest crafts are at the beginning, to allow the reader to practice scaffolding their knowledge as they learn the domain-specific vocabulary.

Learn how to make your own clothes and other items by sewing. Crafters practice reading comprehension as they follow the steps for each project. The easiest crafts are at the beginning, to allow the reader to practice scaffolding their knowledge as they learn the domain-specific vocabulary.

There's no place like home! Kids will discover the signs for everyday items such as clocks, toothbrushes, measuring cups, and other objects that can be found in practically every room of the house. Learning any language, either spoken or manual, begins with vocabulary acquisition. The trilingual Talking Hands series offers readers a basic introduction to American Sign Language and features common words and signs from a broad range of subject areas....

It's everyone to the rescue after clumsy Humpty Dumpty falls from a wall. Can they put him back together again? Additional features include original illustrations, information about Mother Goose, and an introduction to the illustrator.

Learn how to create your own book, including its cover, pages, and binding. Crafters practice comprehension skills as they use text and diagrams to follow the steps for each project. The activities push students to learn and apply domain-specific vocabulary, practice new techniques, and build on concepts that may already be familiar. Other tools, including an index and additional resources, encourage readers to locate information and explore further...

Stitch together your creativity and get crafty! Discover new skills and learn basic sewing stitches to create projects like a tooth fairy monster, finger puppet, pillowcase, and more! Book includes an introduction and history on sewing. It also includes several projects with easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions and illustrations. Book is developed to aid struggling and reluctant readers with engaging content, carefully chosen vocabulary, and simple...

Talking Hands introduces beginning readers to basic American Sign Language. Fun, vibrant photographs illustrate words that are translated in both English and Spanish, and easy-to-follow line drawings demonstrate how to form their associated signs. Actions/Acciones shows readers a variety of movements designed to build kids' American Sign Language vocabulary. Learning any language, either spoken or manual, begins with vocabulary acquisition. The trilingual...

Both Spanish and English translations present readers with common questions and various common answers and their corresponding ASL signs. Learning any language, either spoken or manual, begins with vocabulary acquisition. The trilingual Talking Hands series offers readers a basic introduction to American Sign Language and features common words and signs from a broad range of subject areas. Photo cues combined with simple illustrations help English...