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Having arrived at the close of the first quarter of the new school year and having completed fall conferences, I find there is not even the briefest pause in the frenzied push to bring all students to my state’s specified level of reading achievement as evidenced by a specified range of scores on my district’s specified assessment. This frenzy continues on as though all children develop neurologically at a specified rate, as though all children mature physically and emotionally at a specified rate, as though their homes, environments, diets, bedtimes, exercise, and life stressors all align with a specified uniformity. It would appear as though a specified time is spent, each evening, reading or being read to by all children in all homes, regardless of all the diversity of cultural and family norms today. Even more ludicrous... - Donna

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From the page: "We are proud to announce that we have been selected as one of the few online stores to sell Timberworks Toys heirloom quality Wooden Building Sets! This new line of large timbers, widgets and wheels unlocks unlimited creative potential. Inspired by traditional wooden log sets, Timberworks Toys presents new innovations and versatility with the inclusion of wheels and widgets. Timberworks creations are educational and fun with large-scale lines that emphasize the intrinsic value of understanding collaboration and design of bridges, log homes, multi-story buildings, cars, and unlocks your childâ€s imagination. The mission is to create a robust, wooden construction set manufactured in the United States. American suppliers have been chosen to supply materials and by buying these products you are helping support hundreds of American jobs. To view lesson plans for Log Cabins Level A CLICK HERE. To view lesson plans for Airplanes Level D+ CLICK HERE." - Donna

From the page: "Welcome to several of our new lines of very beautiful metal wall art. All of our new metal wall art is designed and manufactured right here in beautiful Colorado by some great artists and master craftsmen. These products are crafted by American employees and made completely from U.S. products. The unique colors are a trademarked process called Kaleidikolorâ,,¢ . The product is made of a medium gauge steel, powder coated to assure outside and inside durability. " - Donna

From the page: "Strictly for Kids crafts the highest quality tables and chairs you will find anywhere. These durable chairs and tables are made to last a lifetime and, are designed with the age and different sizes of children in mind. These exceptionally high quality products are the perfect fit for any Head Start Facility, Day Care Facility, preschool setting, or classroom environment. If you are a Head Start or Day Care facility accepting Federal Funds be sure to inquire about our In Kind Donations on these products. " - Donna

From the page: "Strictly for Kids offers a large variety of age appropriate activity centers that are made of very durable hard maple and the highest quality materials. They are made to withstand the rigorous daily use and hard play experienced in the classroom environment. These exceptionally high quality products are the perfect fit for any Head Start Facility, Day Care Facility, preschool setting, or classroom environment. If you are a Head Start or Day Care facility accepting Federal Funds be sure to inquire about our In Kind Donations on these products. " - Donna

From the page: "Strictly for Kids offers a very large series of mobile, double sided bookcases, and library for classroom furniture and is the highest quality line on the market today. The deep, no-tip, extra safe cabinets includes extreme quality casters that will not swivel when they lock into place to create a permanent, stable unit. Each bookcase is crafted of solid maple with 5-coats of marine grade finish and it has a quiet beauty and visual quality that is unparalleled in library or classroom furniture. These exceptionally high quality products are the perfect fit for any Head Start Facility, Day Care Facility, preschool setting, or classroom environment. If you are a Head Start or Day Care facility accepting Federal Funds be sure to inquire about our In Kind Donations on these products. " - Donna

We are proud to announce that we have been selected as one of the few on-line stores to sell Timberworks Toys Wooden Building Sets! This new line of large timbers, widgets and wheels unlocks unlimited creative potential. Inspired by traditional wooden log sets, Timberworks Toys presents new innovations and versatility with the inclusion of wheels and widgets. Timberworks creations are educational and fun with large-scale lines that emphasize the intrinsic value of understanding collaboration and design of bridges, log homes, multi-story buildings, cars, and unlocks your child's imagination. The mission is to create a robust, wooden construction set manufactured in the United States. American suppliers have been chosen to supply materials and by buying these products you are helping support hundreds of American jobs. - Donna

From the page: "On the following pages we have provided a complete list of all the teaching aids, learning tools, products, and educational toys listed on this site. You can sort them by name or price, and you can search for a particular item as well." - Donna

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From the page: "The Restore America Plan is a bold achievable strategy for behind-the-scenes peaceful reconstruction of the de jure institutions of government without controversy, violence or civil war. After consultation with high ranking members of the United States armed forces, the Plan is in the process of assembling the Guardians of the Free Republics and reinhabiting the De jure Grand Juries to:" - Donna

From the page: "Sight Words and high frequency words are among the most important reading components we teach and crucial to reading fluency skill development . Reading activities rich in phonics, phonemic awareness and sight words are the tools of the trade for teaching reading and writing. As a classroom teacher in the primary grades, I include sight word instruction for my students in a variety of ways. I have provided you with what I believe are the best teaching resources available today for sight words, kindergarten sight words, first grade sight words, and dolch sight words. I have included sight word readers, books and mini-books, basic sight words programs with vivid flash cards and activities, sight word cubes, home and back sight word packs, sight words in a flash learning system, sight word poems, word searches, classroom readers box sets, and MORE! As children grow and develop their learning shifts from that of learning to read, to that of reading to learn. This is the... - Donna

From the page: "Rustic Luxury with aspen log furniture starts with the highest quality of craftsmanship and furniture design. Create rustic luxury and warmth with our elegant aspen log bars and bistro tables. Mountain Woods Furniture is one of the largest and finest aspen and pine log furniture manufacturers in the United States. Our rustic log furniture pieces are meticulously created from sustainable local woods by skilled craftspeople in the beautiful Rocky Mountains. Our craftsmanship, attention to detail and award-winning designs have earned Mountain Woods Furniture a sterling reputation and a loyal following from discriminating rustic log furniture buyers nationwide." - Donna

From the page: "Strictly for Kids storage units and furniture are handcrafted, high quality, sturdy, all Baltic Birch plywood cabinets. They are very attractive units which helps create an elegant, organized environment. Hand crafted in the United States. These exceptionally high quality products are the perfect fit for any Head Start Facility, Day Care Facility, preschool setting, or classroom environment. If you are a Head Start or Day Care facility accepting Federal Funds be sure to inquire about our In Kind Donations on these products. " - Donna

From the page: "Word walls and charts are invaluable teaching resources for teaching sight words and vocabulary words for daily reading and writing, particularly in the elementary education classroom. Make your chalk boards and classroom walls come alive with sight words, pocket charts, word mats, and word wall spinners; or create a word wall center with our double sided tabletop pocket charts. You will find everything you need to teach vocabulary words, sight words, rhyming words, and language arts skills galore!" - Donna

Rustic Luxury with aspen log furniture starts with the highest quality of craftsmanship and furniture design. Create rustic luxury and warmth with our elegant aspen log accessories. Mountain Woods Furniture is one of the largest and finest aspen and pine log furniture manufacturers in the United States. Our rustic log furniture pieces are meticulously created from sustainable local woods by skilled craftspeople in the beautiful Rocky Mountains. Our craftsmanship, attention to detail and award-winning designs have earned Mountain Woods Furniture a sterling reputation and a loyal following from discriminating rustic log furniture buyers nationwide. - Donna

Rustic Luxury with aspen log furniture starts with the highest quality of craftsmanship and furniture design. Create rustic luxury and warmth with our elegant handcrafted mirrors Mountain Woods Furniture is one of the largest and finest aspen and pine log furniture manufacturers in the United States. Our rustic log furniture pieces are meticulously created from sustainable local woods by skilled craftspeople in the beautiful Rocky Mountains. Our craftsmanship, attention to detail and award-winning designs have earned Mountain Woods Furniture a sterling reputation and a loyal following from discriminating rustic log furniture buyers nationwide. - Donna

Word Families teacher resources - Teaching word families as part of phonemic awareness is a vital component of reading development. We offer teacher resources for teaching word families developed to help students build early phonics skills by teaching children to recognize 'families" of words that share the same spelling patterns. These skills help children decode new words with ease and support reading fluency. I have put together a nice selection of highly effective teaching aids to teach this important skill. - Donna

Handcrafted Aspen Log Furniture Bar Stools & Chairs Aspen Log Furniture bar stools and chairs Rustic Luxury with aspen log furniture starts with the highest quality of craftsmanship and furniture design. Create rustic luxury and warmth with our elegant handcrafted bar stools and chairs. Mountain Woods Furniture is one of the largest and finest aspen and pine log furniture manufacturers in the United States. Our rustic log furniture pieces are meticulously created from sustainable local woods by skilled craftspeople in the beautiful Rocky Mountains. Our craftsmanship, attention to detail and award-winning designs have earned Mountain Woods Furniture a sterling reputation and a loyal following from discriminating rustic log furniture buyers nationwide." - Donna

From the page: "Rustic Luxury with aspen log furniture starts with the highest quality of craftsmanship and furniture design. Create rustic luxury with our living room pieces. Our log futons serve double duty as a sitting sofa or sleeper, and can be converted in seconds. Accent your room with a matching combination of coffee tables and end tables. Mountain Woods Furniture is one of the largest and finest aspen and pine log furniture manufacturers in the United States. Our rustic log furniture pieces are meticulously created from sustainable local woods by skilled craftspeople in the beautiful Rocky Mountains. Our craftsmanship, attention to detail and award-winning designs have earned Mountain Woods Furniture a sterling reputation and a loyal following from discriminating rustic log furniture buyers nationwide." - Donna

From the page: "Reading Activities and Teacher Resources for Making Words Teacher resources for making words - Building words becomes a fun and interactive reading activity while using the best teaching resources like Reading Rods, the electronic Reading Mentor, everyday assessments with Reading Rods, phonics and word families build-a-word program, word puzzles. and more. Build a word or build a sentence, it all becomes fun with our great selection of making words teaching resources." - Donna

From the page: "These infant and toddler playground equipment pieces are so safe, age and developmentally appropriate, you'll feel like you're dreaming. The high sides eliminate any possibility of climbing over the top. The wide features allow two children to pass by each other without physical contact and bumping. They are constructed with easy grip hand rails throughout for balance and stability. These playground pieces develop gross motor, cognitive and cooperative skills. They support the development of balance skills for all young children, and they also assist early walkers to learn balance as well. They contain a beautiful wave design combined with excellent visibility throughout. You will be amazed with the safe, and calm interaction of the children while they play on these great playground equipment pieces. These exceptionally high quality products are the perfect fit for any Head Start Facility, Day Care Facility, preschool setting, or classroom environment. If you are a... - Donna

Our elegant Aspen log furniture, and gliders are hand-crafted right here in Laramie Wyoming from the finest Aspen which is gathered high in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado and Wyoming. All of our cabin log furniture, and rustic lodge aspen log furniture is designed, and built by master craftsmen with years and years of expertise in this specialized art. Our Rustic Aspen log furniture is very sturdy, extremely rugged, and elegantly rustic. The solid dowel and socket type fittings that we use, assure you that it will last for the life of the furniture. The roller bearings, and solid hickory framework that we use for all of our furniture movements provide for the smoothest movement, comfort, and durability that can be found anywhere with no exceptions! When you purchase reclaimed rustic furniture, you not only enjoy its beauty and uniqueness, but you also help the environment. The Mountain Woods Collection is an innovative blend of reclaimed, weathered wood fused with... - Donna

We provide teacher resources for both parents and teachers with a wide array of highly effective reading activities, materials, games and supplies. I take pride in offering many of the same high quality language-based and phonics-based products and materials that I use in my own classroom to teach reading, reading comprehension and literacy skills as well as to boost achievement and the confidence of young readers. As an educator, my goal is to continue to provide the latest and most effective teacher resources, products and supports in the areas of reading activities, reading games, reading comprehension activities and games, alphabet activities, phonics, phonemic awareness, sight words, vocabulary, making words, word families, magnetic teaching aids, word walls, reading fluency and reading comprehension. We also offer resources for word walls and reading literacy centers, as well as games and activities to enhance reading skills and make learning fun. Our teacher resources also... - Donna