Kindergarten Overview
Early experiences have profound effects on learning. When children are exposed to the principles and practices of correct grammar and strong writing at an early age, they are more likely to become better speakers, listeners, readers, and writers.
With Voyages in English Kindergarten, even very young children can begin to build a solid foundation in language and literacy and grow to become the successful, confident, communicators required in today’s world.
The Grammar Big Books tap into kindergarteners’ inherent curiosity, active imaginations, and love of books to lay the foundation for early grammar mastery.
The oversized structure, designed for teachers to hold and show, invites young learners to interactively experience foundational language arts concepts in a playful and joyful way.
Voyages in English Grammar Big Books are at the heart of each grammar lesson, seamlessly blending proven early childhood concepts with fun, engaging images.
Features:
- 2 colorful volumes
- 36 grammar concepts
- Clear definitions and examples
- Captivating photos and illustrations
- Fully supported lesson plans with
- Teacher Edition
- Glossary of grammar terms
- Writing Cards Box
Each box includes 90 bright and colorful child-friendly cards with writing prompts to spark the youngest imaginations. The cards are broken out into three levels of writing proficiency, providing a systematic, scaffolded approach to accelerate literacy in early writers.
Six Genres
- Personal Narrative
- Friendly Letter
- Directions
- Description
- Book Report
- Informational Writing
The comprehensive, visuals-supported Teacher Edition provides scripted and step-by-step instruction for each grammar and writing concept. With lesson objectives, materials lists, reproducibles, highlighted Common Core State Standards Correlations, teaching tips, and interactive activities, each paced grammar and writing lesson covers one week of instruction.
To track students’ progress, the Voyages Teacher Edition offers developmentally appropriate assessment opportunities such as tips for observational assessment, checklists, portfolio collection, and writing rubrics.
Voyages in English Meets and Exceeds Standards
Click the links below to view the Kindergarten Scope and Sequence and correlations to Common Core State Standards.