Books & Resources

Nasco’s Spelling Word Practice

Gr. 1-3
Features 18-20 spelling activities that can be used in spelling centers, as homework, or in a weekly packet. Divided into four categories: word shape, word characteristic, word practice, and word use. Includes activities for ... More.

Sight Word Sentence Frames – Level 2

Gr. K-2
Offers activities to teach and reinforce over 140 Dolch sight words and over 300 vocabulary words (supported by colorful photographs). Students can create, read, and write over 300 sentences to build three essential reading compo... More.

Sight Word Sentence Frames – Level 1

Gr. K-2
Offers activities to teach and reinforce over 140 Dolch sight words and over 300 vocabulary words (supported by colorful photographs). Students can create, read, and write over 300 sentences to build three essential reading compo... More.

Daily Trait Warm-Ups

Gr. 3+
The most daunting tasks of writing – revision and editing – become easier and more manageable with this book! It targets specific skills with short, powerful activities that help students gain independence and confidence a... More.

Master Writing Big Book

Gr. 5-8
Designed to make the writing process logical and easy to learn. Offers clear and concise instruction in the drafting and revision phases to assist students in creating outstanding book reports. Takes the fear out of writing essay... More.

730 Journal Prompts – Grades 1-3

No more time-consuming advance planning or searching for daily prompts. We’ve provided the fun, thought-provoking topics you’ll need for a successful journal-writing program in one handy, easy-to-use resource. 730 holiday... More.

730 Journal Prompts – Grades 4-6

No more time-consuming advance planning or searching for daily prompts. We’ve provided the fun, thought-provoking topics you’ll need for a successful journal-writing program in one handy, easy-to-use resource. 730 holiday... More.

6+1 Traits of Writing: The Complete Guide – Grades 3 and up

This powerful model can give you everything you need to teach and assess student writing. This detailed blueprint for writing instruction includes topics such as: ideas, organization, voice, word choice, sentence fluency, conventions, and presentation. ... More.

Daily Guided Writing

Gr. K-2
A wealth of ideas and practical suggestions for modeling writing helps develop daily writing in meaningful ways. Students engage in writing projects which incorporate the daily news, experience stories, and journal writing. Plus ... More.

40 Reproducible Forms for the Writing Traits Classroom

Gr. 3+
Get the most from the trait model! Essential forms for assessing students, planning instruction, communicating with parents, and teaching forms of writing. From handy rubrics to weekly letters for encouraging writing at home, all the ... More.