Bøker av Jan May

Literary feast for kids! 105 Pages filled with education and fun from the novels Isabel's Secret and Isabel's Fun Fair Fiasco. Gallop along with 11-year-old Isabel, her horse, Starlight, and BFF Holly, as she proclaims, "Winners never quit and quitters never win, for I serve the mighty God that lives deep within!" Each book contains a mystery to solve that keeps readers turning the pages! Themes: family, identity, servanthood, and perseverance. Includes makeovers, museums, Dinosaur Creek, horse races, powwows, and more! Vocabulary games, word searches, and crossword puzzles. Teaches literary elements: character growth, theme, similes, alliterations, and more. Filled with fun activities: make chocolate teepee treats, a name banner, a marble horse, and friendship bracelets. Special Native American Social Studies focus.Vocabulary games, word searches, and crossword puzzles. Teaches literary elements: character growth, theme, similes, alliterations, and more. Filled with fun activities: make chocolate teepee treats, a name banner, a marble painted horse, and more. Special Native American Social Studies Focus

Finally, a Writing Series that Engages Boys! Use the Five Writing Superpower approach and help your child succeed in writing by using: Creative brainstorming-builds a bridge from brain to paperPre-writing -helps to organize an irresistible storyFree writing - writing without the fear of criticism unleashes the storytellerTheme immersion - fun activities springboard into a writing adventureGentle grading-builds confidence, giving permission to be a child with incremental developmentUsing these five tools creates a "writing adventure" instead of a dull writing lesson. After 15 years of teaching Creative Writing, I have discovered when using these superpowers, even the most reluctant writer will dive into the writing pool!In this book sail along with your favorite pirate cap'n (maybe Long John Silver or Jack Sparrow-you decide!) and search for the buried treasure. Students learn pirate lingo and how to make up a funny pirate name. Then create a pirate crew and ship of their very own to launch out and search for the buried treasure. Students will love creating their own pirate tales to write about as they learn the writing process step by step creating characters, setting, and plot. Students learn to use literary tools like onomatopoeia and interjections along with strong verbs and dialogue. This book contains12 easy lessons lasting 45-60 minutes each to be used once or twice a week. The adventure ends with a flashlight pirate party and treasure map pizza. Perfect for reluctant writers! Works great for teaching multiple grades at once. 3rd-6th gradeIncludes: Make a pirate hat and hook Make your own pirate code Dress up like a pirate for the day Make "walk the plank" Jello cups Role play hunting for buried treasure Bake a pirate map pizza

If your daughter loves crafts and playing princess, she will love this fairytale writing adventure! Students develop a princess character, the setting of a story, and develop a plot that will help the princess grow in character. Each lesson includes special Princess School Time where inner beauty traits are highlighted, relevant Bible verses are copied, and lessons learned are applied with simple steps and journal entries in a Princess Diary. It's also filled with princess crafts and activities like making a princess hat and donating your time and treasure to the poor. You will love the self-guided, easy step-by-step instructions! There are twelve bite-sized lessons, 45-60 minutes each, to be used once or twice a week for twelve weeks. Each lesson includes Lesson Time, Writing Time, Activity Time, and Princess School Time. Students learn how to use descriptive tools like "wow words" and personification. The lessons culminate with an illustrated story and a Fairytale Theater. It's easily adaptable for teaching multiple age levels together and great for incorporating literature and art. It's perfect for individual students and groups alike. This writing adventure is so much fun because every girl can be a princess!Ages 8 to 12 Includes: - Student-guided lessons to eliminate work for the teacher- One - to two student worksheets per lesson - Make an itty-bitty princess diary- Make a princess hat- Make and share friendship bracelets- Bake special princess cupcakes- Design a bedroom name decoration