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Catalog of Writing Toys

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Rock 'N Learn: Writing Strategies


List Price:$19.99
Lowest New Price:$10.98
Rank:25226
Average Rating:4.0 Out of 5
Number of Reviews:2

Description:
Test-taking Strategies Writing Grad

LeapFrog Scribble and Write


List Price:$21.99
Lowest New Price:$17.00
Rank:35
Average Rating:4.5 Out of 5
Number of Reviews:80

Description:
LeapFrog Scribble & Write

FOUR SQUARE WRITING METHOD GR. 4-6


List Price:$12.95
Lowest New Price:$12.05
Rank:39605
Description:
Teach writing skills using this innovative new approach that has been proven to work in classrooms just like yours. The Four Square method (4 Square Writing) can be used with all forms of writing and will fit any reading or language arts program. This step-by-step approach is built around a simple graphic organizer that first shows students how to collect ideas and then helps them use those ideas to create clear and polished prose. Open-ended reproducibles make the technique accessible to writers of all ability ranges. Also great for content area writing.

FOUR SQUARE WRITING METHOD CHARTS


List Price:$9.95
Lowest New Price:$9.95
Rank:30308
Description:
Four Square Writing Method Wall Charts: Grades 1-9 This full-color set of 8 charts includes eight essential visuals from the best-selling Four Square Writing series: Writing Process Guide, Levels of Support, Sentence Starters, Connecting Words, Proofreading, Time Connectors, Dead Verbs and Buddy Conferences. Bonus: An extra-large, blank, black-and-white Four Square graphic organizer is printed on the back of each 11" x 17" chart.

LeapFrog Phonics Writing Desk


List Price:$29.99
Lowest New Price:$59.99
Rank:17461
Average Rating:4.5 Out of 5
Number of Reviews:117

Description:
Learn to write your ABCs on an electronic lap-sized desk. Featuring six innovative games that make learning interactive and fun for your child, the Phonics Writing desk helps kids practice their writing, phonics and spelling skills, including how to spell

LeapPad Plus Writing: 1st Grade Reading and Writing


List Price:$14.99
Lowest New Price:$9.73
Rank:68878
Average Rating:5.0 Out of 5
Number of Reviews:1

Description:
As first graders practice their writing skills in this interactive workbook, they are rewarded with delightful music and sound effects. Fun games and activities teach short vowels, consonant blends, long and silent "e" vowels, compound words, spelling patterns and much more. For use with the LeapPad Plus Writing system by LeapFrog.

My Writing Journal (set of 20)


List Price:
Lowest New Price:$21.95
Rank:31324
Average Rating:4.0 Out of 5
Number of Reviews:1

Description:
Create your own personal book with these 30-page journals. My Writing Journal has lines for writing, plus space for a drawing and includes a word bank for frequently misspelled words. 20 book set.

LeapPad Plus Writing: Pre-Kindergarten Book - Reading


List Price:
Lowest New Price:$28.90
Rank:76893
Average Rating:4.0 Out of 5
Number of Reviews:1

Description:
The LeapPad Plus library helps your child sound out letters and words, read engaging stories and write. Turn your little learner into a writing wiz with the LeapPad Plus Writing Library Pre-Kindergarten Reading and Writing Book and Cartridge. Teaches early reading, writing and phonics concepts. For use with your LeapPad Plus Writing System (sold separately).


FOUR TYPES OF WRITING TEACHING


List Price:$8.95
Lowest New Price:$8.95
Rank:31244
Description:
These bright, colorful posters define expository, narrative, persuasive, and descriptive writing. They also identify common elements and everyday examples of each type of writing. Package includes 4 posters, 4 reproducible activity sheets, and a teacher's guide.

LeapPad Plus Writing: Pre-Kindergarten Book - Math


List Price:$9.99
Lowest New Price:$9.99
Rank:62896
Description:
Exciting matching games and a charming learning environment make Pre-K Math a winner every time. LeapPad Plus Writing Pre-K Math is made just for children who use the LeapPad Plus Writing Learning System (sold separately). Pre-K Math is designed to introduce children to beginning math skills. This innovative system includes concepts such as counting, numeral recognition, number sequences, number and object association and even shapes and patterns.

Squirmy the Caterpillar is ready to help kids with counting and math skills. Best of all, Squirmy grows a new section each day and eventually turns into a butterfly.


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