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Building Thinking Skills
Level 3 Figural Grades 7-12+
-- $29.99
-- Building Thinking Skills® provides highly effective verbal and nonverbal reasoning activities to improve vocabulary, reading, writing, math, logic, and figural-spatial skills, as well as visual and auditory processing. This exceptional skill set provides a solid foundation for academic excellence and success on any assessment test. The activities are sequenced developmentally. Each skill (for example, classifying) is presented first in the semi-concrete figural-spatial form and then in the abstract . . .
Building Thinking Skills
Level 3 Verbal
Grades 7-12+
-- $29.99
-- Building Thinking Skills® provides highly effective verbal and nonverbal reasoning activities to improve vocabulary, reading, writing, math, logic, and figural-spatial skills, as well as visual and auditory processing. This exceptional skill set provides a solid foundation for academic excellence and success on any assessment test. The activities are sequenced developmentally. Each skill (for example, classifying) is presented first in the semi-concrete figural-spatial form and then in the abstract . . .
Building Thinking Skills® Level 3 Figural
Student Edition
-- $26.99
-- Building Thinking Skills® provides highly effective verbal and nonverbal reasoning activities to improve vocabulary, reading, writing, math, logic, and figural-spatial skills, as well as visual and auditory processing. This exceptional skill set provides a solid foundation for academic excellence and success on any assessment test. Paperback, 264 pages
Case of the Red Herrings - Book B1
-- $12.99
-- TABLE OF CONTENTS/SKILLSMake InferencesDeduce InformationAnalyzeTest AssumptionsCreative Problem SolvingLogicForm ConclusionsDevelop Questioning Strategies
Case of the Red Herrings - Book B2
-- $12.99
-- TABLE OF CONTENTS/SKILLSMake InferencesDeduce InformationAnalyzeTest AssumptionsCreative Problem SolvingLogicForm ConclusionsDevelop Questioning Strategies
Dr. DooRiddles Book A-1 Grades K-2
-- $10.99
-- Children in grades K-2 will love this book of rhyming riddles. Students read each line in these riddles, look for clues, and mentally connect the clues to figure out what is being described. This book is 39 pages long and has 120-160 reproducible riddles. Teaching suggestions and answers are included in the book!
Dr. DooRiddles Book B-1 Grades 4 - 7
-- $10.99
-- Students carefully read through clues in each riddle, analyzing connections within and between clues to figure out what is being described. Solving the riddles requires students to evaluate homonyms, synonyms, homophones, prefixes, roots, and suffixes in order to deduce and spell whole and partial word answers. Includes practice activities, suggestions, and answers. This book is 40 pages long and has 120-160 reproducible riddles. For grades 4-7.
Dr. DooRiddles Book C-1 Grades 8 and up
-- $10.99
-- These engaging rhyming riddles improve students’ associative reasoning, word use, understanding of multiple word meanings, and more. Students read the riddles and look for clues to figure out what is being described. Solving the riddles requires students to evaluate homonyms, synonyms, homophones, prefixes, roots, and suffixes in order to deduce and spell whole and partial word answers. Teaching suggestions and answers are included in the book! For Grades 8th-12th+.
Editor In Chief - Beginning (Gr 3-4)
-- $16.99
-- This series uses thinking, not memory-based drill and practice, to sharpen students’ language mechanics, academic and test performance, and lifelong communications skills. The books help students develop the skills of a real copy editor as they focus on finding, analyzing, and correcting errors in contexts. Students will examine and evaluate brief stories, pictures, and captions, identify errors in the stories and determine how each error should be corrected, insert, modify, or delete punctuation . . .
Editor In Chief - Book A 1 (Gr 4-6)
-- $16.99
-- This series uses thinking, not memory-based drill and practice, to sharpen students’ language mechanics, academic and test performance, and lifelong communications skills. The books help students develop the skills of a real copy editor as they focus on finding, analyzing, and correcting errors in contexts. Students will examine and evaluate brief stories, pictures, and captions, identify errors in the stories and determine how each error should be corrected, insert, modify, or delete punctuation . . .
Editor In Chief - Book A 2 (Gr 4-6)
-- $16.99
-- This series uses thinking, not memory-based drill and practice, to sharpen students’ language mechanics, academic and test performance, and lifelong communications skills. The books help students develop the skills of a real copy editor as they focus on finding, analyzing, and correcting errors in contexts. Students will examine and evaluate brief stories, pictures, and captions, identify errors in the stories and determine how each error should be corrected, insert, modify, or delete punctuation . . .
Editor In Chief - Book B 1 (Gr 6-8)
-- $16.99
-- This series uses thinking, not memory-based drill and practice, to sharpen students’ language mechanics, academic and test performance, and lifelong communications skills. The books help students develop the skills of a real copy editor as they focus on finding, analyzing, and correcting errors in contexts. Students will examine and evaluate brief stories, pictures, and captions, identify errors in the stories and determine how each error should be corrected, insert, modify, or delete punctuation . . .
Editor In Chief - Book B 2 (Gr 6-8)
-- $16.99
-- This series uses thinking, not memory-based drill and practice, to sharpen students’ language mechanics, academic and test performance, and lifelong communications skills. The books help students develop the skills of a real copy editor as they focus on finding, analyzing, and correcting errors in contexts. Students will examine and evaluate brief stories, pictures, and captions, identify errors in the stories and determine how each error should be corrected, insert, modify, or delete punctuation . . .
Editor In Chief - Book C 1 (Gr 8+)
-- $18.99
-- This series uses thinking, not memory-based drill and practice, to sharpen students’ language mechanics, academic and test performance, and lifelong communications skills. The books help students develop the skills of a real copy editor as they focus on finding, analyzing, and correcting errors in contexts. Students will examine and evaluate brief stories, pictures, and captions, identify errors in the stories and determine how each error should be corrected, insert, modify, or delete punctuation . . .
Editor In Chief - Book C 2 (Gr 8+)
-- $18.99
-- This series uses thinking, not memory-based drill and practice, to sharpen students’ language mechanics, academic and test performance, and lifelong communications skills. The books help students develop the skills of a real copy editor as they focus on finding, analyzing, and correcting errors in contexts. Students will examine and evaluate brief stories, pictures, and captions, identify errors in the stories and determine how each error should be corrected, insert, modify, or delete punctuation . . .
Mind Benders
Beginning Book 2
-- $9.99
-- Grades 1 – 2 Mind Benders®, a bestselling deductive thinking puzzles, develop the logic, reading comprehension, and mental organization skills vital to achieving high grades and top test scores in all subjects. They're also great for developing real-life problem-solving skills.
Your child will carefully analyze each Mind Benders® story and its clues, identifying logical associations between people, places, and things. The key is to start with the most obvious associations, then deduce less obvious . . .
Mind Benders Book A-1
-- $9.99
-- TABLE OF CONTENTS/SKILLS:Who Are the Twins?Find the NicknameName the AnimalsHow Old Are They?Place the HousesFavorite SportsWho's Hiding Where?Name the Animals IIThe Jobs People DoWhat's in a Name?The Football TeamThe Name GamePeople at WorkIt's All About GradesFavorite TV ShowsThese activities will do great things for your students’ deductive reasoning and understanding. Mastery of both skills is vital to achieving high grades and top test scores in all subjects - and for handling real-life problems . . .
Mind Benders Book A-2
-- $9.99
-- TABLE OF CONTENTS/SKILLS:Order of AgeFavorite ColorsWhat's for Breakfast?A Tougher ProblemThree DaughtersHeight ClassificationA Construction TaleNames and AgesCars and ColorsA Glimpse of RoyaltyProgressive PatternTransportation ScheduleThe School PlayThe Bit Testand more... These activities will do great things for your students’ deductive reasoning and understanding. Mastery of both skills is vital to achieving high grades and top test scores in all subjects - and for handling real-life problems . . .
Mind Benders Book A-3
-- $9.99
-- TABLE OF CONTENTS/SKILLS:Lots of RocksClass PresidentSchool AttendanceArmy OfficersSpelling ContestOld-Time Radio ShowsHome with the AnimalsCompany PresidentsAnimals at the ZooWhat's in a Name?Choice of CareersWhen Were They Born?Shopping Tripand more... These activities will do great things for your students’ deductive reasoning and understanding. Mastery of both skills is vital to achieving high grades and top test scores in all subjects - and for handling real-life problems with success. Students . . .
Mind Benders Book A-4
-- $9.99
-- TABLE OF CONTENTS/SKILLS:Who's Who?What's on Television?Newspaper RoutesThey're in the BandHousehold AppliancesTeachers and StudentsAcrobats in ActionCities and StatesBirds in the TreesTelephone NumbersCars and DriversThe Name's Not the SameThe Jobs People DoThe Repair BusinessIn the NeighborhoodThese activities will do great things for your students’ deductive reasoning and understanding. Mastery of both skills is vital to achieving high grades and top test scores in all subjects - and for handling . . .
Mind Benders Book B-1
-- $9.99
-- TABLE OF CONTENTS/SKILLS:Who Works Where?Around the WorldEach Has Two JobsAt the CourtArmed ForcesPart-time JobsIn the ArmyPets at HomeBaseball PlayersThe Jobs People DoPen PalsTheir Favorite ThingsNames and Jobsand more... These activities will do great things for your students’ deductive reasoning and understanding. Mastery of both skills is vital to achieving high grades and top test scores in all subjects - and for handling real-life problems with success. Students develop these skills by searching . . .
Mind Benders Book B-2
-- $9.99
-- TABLE OF CONTENTS/SKILLS:Married PeopleAfterschool ActivitiesThe Daily TrainAt the Grocery StorePower FailureWhat People DoNewspaper InterviewCollecting FoodAll About PeopleWork and PlayMultiple Identitiesand more... These activities will do great things for your students’ deductive reasoning and understanding. Mastery of both skills is vital to achieving high grades and top test scores in all subjects - and for handling real-life problems with success. Students develop these skills by searching . . .
Mind Benders Book B-3
-- $9.99
-- TABLE OF CONTENTS/SKILLS:Ice CreamPet CatsCatching a ColdKeeping CoolBread and MarmaladeShow and Tell PetsHow It Looks on PaperWhere They WorkOld CarsAt the Dairy BarHow Much Weight?Drug Store ShoppingDomestic Flightsand more... These activities will do great things for your students’ deductive reasoning and understanding. Mastery of both skills is vital to achieving high grades and top test scores in all subjects - and for handling real-life problems with success. Students develop these skills by . . .
Mind Benders Book B-4
-- $9.99
-- TABLE OF CONTENTS/SKILLSTeacher's PensBuilding a HouseBirthday PartyHair ColorsFairy TalesPicnic in the ParkWho Works for Whom?Ages of FiveWhat Makes Cars GoCoats and ShoesHousehold ChoresFour at DinnerFavorite Drinksand more... These activities will do great things for your students’ deductive reasoning and understanding. Mastery of both skills is vital to achieving high grades and top test scores in all subjects - and for handling real-life problems with success. Students develop these skills by . . .
Mind Benders Book C-1
-- $9.99
-- TABLE OF CONTENTS/SKILLS:Downtown ShoppingVital StateCome As You AreAll in a RowFacts on FiveFather and ChildTeeing OffFeelings for FlowersSix BowlersHorsing AroundThree and ThreeNine Singlesand more... These activities will do great things for your students’ deductive reasoning and understanding. Mastery of both skills is vital to achieving high grades and top test scores in all subjects - and for handling real-life problems with success. Students develop these skills by searching through each activity . . .
Mind Benders Book C-2
-- $9.99
-- TABLE OF CONTENTS/SKILLS:Unusual AnimalsAll SickAppointmentsNames and OccupationsCostume PartyParty TimeCollections and CareersScouting New TalentHobbiesPotluck PicnicBirthday for Mrs. BakerDog ShowGrades and Classesand more... These activities will do great things for your students’ deductive reasoning and understanding. Mastery of both skills is vital to achieving high grades and top test scores in all subjects - and for handling real-life problems with success. Students develop these skills by . . .
Mind Benders Book C-3
-- $9.99
-- TABLE OF CONTENTS/SKILLSBook WormsCareer WomenUniversity StudentsGetting to WorkThe Round Table DinnerVacation from the NewspaperFoolish Superstitions?PTA Bake SaleThe Person Next DoorNicknamesSpace AliensA Charitable EventPlant Varietyand more...These activities will do great things for your students’ deductive reasoning and understanding. Mastery of both skills is vital to achieving high grades and top test scores in all subjects - and for handling real-life problems with success. Students develop . . .
Mind Benders Warm Up, Grades K-2
-- $9.99
-- TABLE OF CONTENTS/SKILLS:Deductive reasoningOrganizationInformation processing skillsand much more!
These activities will do great things for your students’ deductive reasoning and understanding. Mastery of both skills is vital to achieving high grades and top test scores in all subjects - and for handling real-life problems with success. Students develop these skills by searching through each activity, carefully examining obvious and not-so-obvious clues for information they can use to make logical . . .
Mind Benders®
Beginning Book 1
-- $9.99
-- Grades Pre K-K Mind Benders®, a bestselling deductive thinking puzzles, develop the logic, reading comprehension, and mental organization skills vital to achieving high grades and top test scores in all subjects. They're also great for developing real-life problem-solving skills.
Your child will carefully analyze each Mind Benders® story and its clues, identifying logical associations between people, places, and things. The key is to start with the most obvious associations, then deduce less obvious . . .
Reading Detective Books, Beginning (Grades 3 - 4)
-- $23.99
-- The activities are presented in single-skill units, allowing students to learn and practice a skill thoroughly before moving on. Students read and analyze stories and then answer multiple-choice and short-response questions, citing sentence-level evidence that supports their answers. The final unit includes mixed-skills activities for additional practice and reinforcement. Stories include literature excerpts, original fiction, and nonfiction topics. Book includes pre-/post tests, guidelines, and . . .
Reading Detective Books, Level A-1 (Grades 5-6)
-- $23.99
-- This level begins with brief lessons that teach specific reading and analysis skills. Then students progress into mixed-skills activities involving literature, original fiction, and nonfiction stories. Students read and analyze stories and then answer multiple-choice and short-response questions, citing sentence-level evidence that supports their answers. These thinking activities develop the analysis, synthesis, and word skills students need for exceptional reading comprehension. Stories are one . . .
Reading Detective Books, Level B-1 (Grades 7-8)
-- $23.99
-- B level begins with brief lessons that teach specific reading and analysis skills. Then students progress into mixed-skills activities involving literature, original fiction, and nonfiction stories. Students read and analyze stories and then answer multiple-choice and short-response questions, citing sentence-level evidence that supports their answers.
Stories are one page or less in length, sequenced by difficulty, and presented in a wide variety of story types and styles. Book includes works . . .
Reading Detective Books, Rx (Grades 6-12)
-- $23.99
-- Reading and analysis skills are introduced and practiced through single-skill units presented at grade 4–6 readability but grade 6+ interest level. Students learn to draw inferences and conclusions, recognize cause and effect, understand figurative language, and more. Mixed skills are included in the final unit for review and reinforcement. Includes pre- and post tests, guidelines, and detailed answers.
Red Herring Mysteries Level 1
-- $14.99
-- Red Herring Mysteries develops a child's inferential and deductive thinking skills for more effective reading, listening, and logical thinking. The activities also encourage creative brainstorming and flexible thinking.Given a seemingly contradictory statement, children must practice good thinking strategies and formulate astute "yes/no" questions to help them discover the solution to each mystery. Resolutions are often funny, adding appeal to the activities.
Includes tips, suggestions, answers . . .
Red Herring Mysteries Level 2
-- $14.99
-- Red Herring Mysteries develops a child's inferential and deductive thinking skills for more effective reading, listening, and logical thinking. The activities also encourage creative brainstorming and flexible thinking.Given a seemingly contradictory statement, children must practice good thinking strategies and formulate astute "yes/no" questions to help them discover the solution to each mystery. Resolutions are often funny, adding appeal to the activities.
Includes tips, suggestions, answers . . .
Visual Perceptual Skill Building 1 CD
-- $21.99
-- Visual Perceptual Skill Building develops your student's recognition of letters, words, numbers, and similar/dissimilar objects. It also improves sequencing and visual memory skills. These quick, engaging activities are designed specifically for shorter attention spans. No reading is required. Directions may be read aloud as needed. Each book includes eight progressively more challenging skill sections with pre-tests and post-tests to evaluate students' beginning and ending skill levels.
This book . . .
Visual Perceptual Skill Building Book 1
-- $24.99
-- Book 1 is for grades PreK - 1.Visual Perceptual Skill Building develops your student's recognition of letters, words, numbers, and similar/dissimilar objects. It also improves sequencing and visual memory skills.
These quick, engaging activities are designed specifically for shorter attention spans. No reading is required. Directions may be read aloud as needed. This book includes eight progressively more challenging skill sections with pre-tests and post-tests to evaluate students' beginning and . . .
Visual Perceptual Skill Building Book 2
-- $24.99
-- Book 2 is for grades 2-3.Visual Perceptual Skill Building develops your student's recognition of letters, words, numbers, and similar/dissimilar objects. It also improves sequencing and visual memory skills.
These quick, engaging activities are designed specifically for shorter attention spans. No reading is required. Directions may be read aloud as needed. This book includes eight progressively more challenging skill sections with pre-tests and post-tests to evaluate students' beginning and ending . . .
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