This building focused kit gives you the tools to design and build with the KEVA brain builders and Designbuilders sets.

Decoding is the ability to apply your knowledge of letter-sound relationships, including knowledge of letter patterns, to correctly pronounce written words. Understanding these relationships gives children the ability to recognize familiar words quickly and to figure out words they haven't seen before.

As children develop letter knowledge, (also called alphabetic principle), they learn to recognize and name upper- and lowercase letters. They also discover that there are sounds associated with each letter. Children learn letter names by singing songs such as the "Alphabet Song" , and by reciting rhymes. They learn letter shapes as they play with blocks, plastic letters, and alphabetic books. Children who have many opportunities to see, play with,...

Direct social skills instruction is beneficial to students with special needs.

"This clever instalment in the Big, Little Concept Books collection celebrates the playful imaginations of ten diverse preschoolers while exploring categorization and all the ways to add up ten"--

"With three tools to trap and study insects, the Bug Discovery Lab lets you safely and easily collect and observe insects. Spy a specimen? Simply place the unique, domed Bug Catcher over it and slide the bottom underneath. Want to be surprised? Dig a hole in your yard and bury the Pit Trap--the yellow color attracts all kinds of insects! Place your critters in the Portable Bug Terrarium for up-close views from all angles"--

Bright, bold and scientifically accurate illustrations, fascinating facts, and an interactive "Spot It" game combine to present an out-of-this-world introduction to the Solar System and beyond that will thrill aspiring astronauts and space explorers.