Recently added articles from Weekly Reader, Edition Pre-K (including Science Spin):
Play safely this summer!
May 01, 2009 ... Before Reading Ask children to imagine that they will be spending the day at the beach. Ask: What kinds of things should you bring to the beach to keep yourself safe? Background Information * Children should wear helmets when riding bicycles or tricycles. ...
Have a safe and happy summer.(SOCIAL STUDIES)
May 01, 2009 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Always wear sunscreen when you go outside. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Always swim with a grown-up. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Always wear your seat belt when your ride in a car. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ...
Summer surprises.(MAKING VISUAL DISCRIMINATIONS)
May 01, 2009 ... Seven summer surprises are hidden in the picture below. Circle the hidden s things in the picture. ...
Opposites.
May 01, 2009 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Opposites are two things that are not alike. They are as different as can be. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] I go down. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] I go up. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] I am happy. ...
More opposites.(MAKING ASSOCIATIONS)
May 01, 2009 ... Draw a line from each picture in the first column to its opposite in the second column. [ILLUSTRATION ...
Wonderful water.
May 01, 2009 ... All living things need water. Let's learn about the different ways they use water. Before Reading Explain that people use water for many reasons. Invite children to think of different ways they use water. Background Information * About 70 ...
All living things use water.(SCIENCE)
May 01, 2009 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] People drink water. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Animals drink water. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] People use water to bathe. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Animals use water to bathe. ...
All living things need water.(CLASSIFYING)
May 01, 2009 ... Look at the pictures below. Circle the pictures of living things that need water. ...
Fantastic frogs.
May 01, 2009 ... Before Reading Ask: What do you know about frogs? What do you know about toads? Are they the same? Background Information * Frogs and toads are amphibians. Those animals can live in water and on land. * They live everywhere in the world except ...
Fun frog facts.(SCIENCE)
May 01, 2009 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Frogs have a wet coating on their skin. That keeps their skin from drying out. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Frogs have long back legs. Frogs use their long legs for jumping. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Frogs have sticky ...
Look at a frog's body.(USING A DIAGRAM)
May 01, 2009 ... Look at the photo of the frog. Draw a line from each word box to the part of the frog's body it names. ...
Look at the frog's body.(SEQUENCING)
May 01, 2009 ... Use the picture of the frog to help you answer the questions below. Circle the correct answer to each question. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] <Pre> 1. Which part of its body does the frog use to see? eye back 2. Which part of ...
Listening activity.
May 01, 2009 ... This Weekly Reader listening activity is designed to help assess and improve children's listening, recall, vocabulary, and comprehension skills. Directions: Ask children to listen carefully as you read the story. When you have finished, read each question and ask children to ...
Find the opposite.(MAKING ASSOCIATIONS)
May 01, 2009 ... Look at the big picture at the top of each box. Circle the smaller picture that shows the opposite of the big picture. ...
I am a baby.(SCIENCE)
Apr 01, 2009 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] A baby lion is called a cub Baby Animals Have Special Names [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] A baby deer is called a fawn. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] A baby goat is called a kid. What is A Joey? ...
Spring is here.(SCIENCE)
Apr 01, 2009 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] What Happens in Spring? [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Rain falls. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Birds sing. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Flowers bloom. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Children ...
Time to rhyme.(Make-a-Book)
Apr 01, 2009 ... Use the yellow letters on each of the following pages to help you write the rhyming word. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Read the words hat and cat. Which letters are the same? [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Nick feels s--. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ...
We can help earth.(SOCIAL STUDIES)
Apr 01, 2009 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] You Can Help Earth in Many Ways [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] You can recycle trash. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] You can turn off the lights. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] You can plant a tree. ...
Write the names.(BEGINNING CONSONANT SOUNDS)
Apr 01, 2009 ... Look at the pictures below. Each baby's name is missing the first letter. Write the missing letter to begin each name. Use the letters in the letter box to help you. Letter Box: j c b p k f [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] -- uppy [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ...
Listening activity.
Apr 01, 2009 ... This Weekly Reader listening activity is designed to help assess and improve children's listening, recall, vocabulary, and comprehension skills. Directions: Ask children to listen carefully as you read the story. When you have finished, read each question and ask children to ...