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Professional Learning

Set up a live training or access clips on demand through the Benchmark Universe™ Digital Portal. Watch Dr. Vicki Gibson, program author, discuss learning progressions.
Program Guide

Explore what's included in the program and how it works!
Scope & Sequence

Easily plan instruction while meeting the standards.
Teacher's Resource System (TRS)

Ten unit-specific TRSs contain everything you need for effective teaching and learning. Here's a sample from Unit 5:
Classroom Management Guide

Preview Dr. Vicki Gibson's professional development book:
Instructional Routines Flip Chart

Math & Science Routines on one side, Language & Literacy on the other! See one of each:

Trade Books with Lessons

Aligned to unit themes and vocabulary, trade books (1 per unit) with lessons develop a love of reading while inspiring SEL and genre discussions.
Informational Big Books with Concept Cards

Develop science and social studies knowledge with informational big books (2 per unit). Concept cards for each title feature real-world photos and prompt topical discussions.
Literary Big Books with Retelling Cards

Introduce story parts and structures while building emotional intelligence and creativity with literary big books (1 per unit). Retelling cards for each title encourage critical-thinking and collaborative conversations.
Small-Group Readers

4 titles (6 copies each) per unit correspond with informational and literary big books to reinforce vocabulary and build emergent literacy skills.
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Lap Books with Story Props and Guide

Develop self-awareness, self-regulation, and empathy with SEL-focused lap books (1 per unit). Characters come to life with interactive story props that inspire children to share their thoughts and creativity.
Student Interactive Texts

Encourage students to apply their language and knowledge with take-home interactive texts (1 per unit).

Emergent Writing Big Books

Introduce the five key writing strokes and invite children to express their creativity with directed drawings.
Emergent Writing Guide

Understand the learning progressions for developing emergent writing skills to help each child succeed. Preview the book:

Home-School Connections Guide

Develop a strong home-school connection with interactive take-home books and activity calendars that extend social, emotional, and academic growth beyond the classroom. Click the Home-School Connections Guide covers to see part of the guide, including Take-Home Activity Calendars.

Multisensory Tools
Children take an active approach to learning with manipulatives that help develop fine motor coordination, support learning across domains, and encourage creativity and expression.
Bucket Balance

Animal Counters

Jumbo Magnifiers

Attribute Block Set

Wood Cubes

Magnetic Learning Letters

Geometric Solids

Bean Bags

Cones

- Professional Learning
  
  Set up a live training or access clips on demand through the Benchmark Universe™ Digital Portal. Watch Dr. Vicki Gibson, program author, discuss learning progressions.
- Program Guide
  
  Explore what's included in the program and how it works!
- Scope & Sequence
  
  Easily plan instruction while meeting the standards.
- Teacher's Resource System (TRS)
  
  Ten unit-specific TRSs contain everything you need for effective teaching and learning. Here's a sample from Unit 5:
- Classroom Management Guide
  
  Preview Dr. Vicki Gibson's professional development book:
- Instructional Routines Flip Chart
  
  Math & Science Routines on one side, Language & Literacy on the other! See one of each:
- Trade Books with Lessons
  
  Aligned to unit themes and vocabulary, trade books (1 per unit) with lessons develop a love of reading while inspiring SEL and genre discussions.
- Informational Big Books with Concept Cards
  
  Develop science and social studies knowledge with informational big books (2 per unit). Concept cards for each title feature real-world photos and prompt topical discussions.
- Literary Big Books with Retelling Cards
  
  Introduce story parts and structures while building emotional intelligence and creativity with literary big books (1 per unit). Retelling cards for each title encourage critical-thinking and collaborative conversations.
- Small-Group Readers
  
  4 titles (6 copies each) per unit correspond with informational and literary big books to reinforce vocabulary and build emergent literacy skills.
- Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Lap Books with Story Props and Guide
  
  Develop self-awareness, self-regulation, and empathy with SEL-focused lap books (1 per unit). Characters come to life with interactive story props that inspire children to share their thoughts and creativity.
- Student Interactive Texts
  
  Encourage students to apply their language and knowledge with take-home interactive texts (1 per unit).
- Emergent Writing Big Books
  
  Introduce the five key writing strokes and invite children to express their creativity with directed drawings.
- Emergent Writing Guide
  
  Understand the learning progressions for developing emergent writing skills to help each child succeed. Preview the book:
- Home-School Connections Guide
  
  Develop a strong home-school connection with interactive take-home books and activity calendars that extend social, emotional, and academic growth beyond the classroom. Click the Home-School Connections Guide covers to see part of the guide, including Take-Home Activity Calendars.
- Multisensory Tools
  Children take an active approach to learning with manipulatives that help develop fine motor coordination, support learning across domains, and encourage creativity and expression.
  
  Bucket Balance
  
  Animal Counters
  
  Jumbo Magnifiers
  
  Attribute Block Set
  
  Wood Cubes
  
  Magnetic Learning Letters
  
  Geometric Solids
  
  Bean Bags
  
  Cones

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