Individual Student Chart for Cursive First by Elizabeth FitzGerald An 8" x 10 1/4" copy of the Alphabet/Number page from Cursive First, on bright yellow, laminated card stock. Post in the student's work area for instant access and reference. $3.00

	SmartPAL® For a larger view, click here. Comprised of two sturdy and durable sheets of plastic, the SmartPAL’s side-loading design allows interchangeable worksheets to be easily slipped inside. Promote active learning--turn any book into an activity sheet. Great for any and all subjects. Use with any worksheet or workbook. Save paper! Students write on the SmartPAL®, not the worksheet. Each SmartPAL includes: Instructions and idea sheet Clock face page for penmanship practice Phonogram Quiz page Spelling Quiz pages (with and without dotted half line) Paragraph writing and illustration page Name tag for easy identification One low ordor dry-erase marker AND one microfiber cleaning cloth Note: Please indicate your color choices in the "Comments" section on the shopping cart. SmartPAL colors include florescent yellow and orange. Marker colors include blue, green, red, and black. Special pricing for multiple quantities! 1 SmartPAL for $8.50 2 SmartPALs for $16.00 3 SmartPALs for $23.25 4 SmartPALs for $28.00 5 SmartPALs for $33.75 Please indicate color choices for SmartPals and markers in the shopping cart "Comments" box! SmartPals in pink, blue, and green are currently unavailable.

	Dry-Erase Lapboards and Accessories LAPBOARDS: A double-sided, 9" x 12 ", dry-erase handwriting board with one side clearly marked with red lines for the "base" lines and blue for the "top guide" lines. The other side is blank. Perfect for students practicing letter formation or spelling. MARKERS: Low Odor Dry-Erase Markers. Great for use on dry-erase marker boards and SmartPals. We currently have the following colors available: black, red, green, or blue. CLEANING CLOTHS: These durable, safe, 6" x 6", blue cloths will wipe all of your dry-erase boards and SmartPALs clean. The microfiber cloths can be washed and reused over and over again. Note: Each SmartPAL® automatically includes one marker and one cloth. Double-sided Lapboard $5.50 Blue Dry-Erase Marker $1.50 Green Dry-Erase Marker $1.50 Black Dry-Erase Marker $1.50 Red Dry-Erase Marker $1.50 Microfiber Cleaning Cloth $1.50 SAVE! Lapboard Set (1 lapboard + 1 marker + 1 cloth) $7.50

	SWR 6" Ruler Students can use this 6"ruler to make neat brackets and underlines in their learning logs. Two smiling faces add a touch of cheer as the students learn to spell, write, and read by making their own personal text book. Ruler is made from a transluscent, sturdy plastic. $1.50

	SWR Mechanical Pencils Here's a brand new refillable mechanical pencil your students will constantly use and appreciate. It features easy writing 7 mm black lead and a clutch action mechanism that retracts the tip completely in pocket or purse. The soft rubber eraser won't leave a smudge and comes with its own removable cap. Mechanical pencils help children experience a consistent tactile experience while writing and reinforce a gentle, low-presure grip. No more tired hands from pressing too hard or constant sharpening! Our customers have repeatedly told us their students love writing with these great mechanical pencils! $.95 EA

	Salt Box as recommended in Cursive First Imagine teaching your student how to write without a pencil or paper! Teaching penmanship is all about motor patterns, not reproducing visual images by copying or tracing. Per the recommendations in Cursive First, a salt box is a great way to reinforce developing motor patterns while allowing the child tactile and kinesthetic feedback. A simple but sturdy 9x12x2 inch cardboard box and lid which come cut, scored, and ready for taping. Ideal size for writing multiple letters or short words. Low enough sides to allow the student easy access to the writing surface. To prepare: Fold sides on score lines and tape in place with filament or masking tape. Cut a piece of black construction paper 9x12" and glue securely to the bottom of the box. Add no more than 1/4 cup white table salt. Optional: Cover the outside of the box and lid with contact paper. Box lids are available in either red or yellow (not shown). Red Lid Salt Box $1.75 Yellow Lid Salt Box $1.75

	SWR Lowercase Cursive Sandpaper Letters by Polliwog Learning Products SWR Lowercase Cursive Sandpaper Letters were created by Polliwog Learning Products with the help of Wanda Sanseri, author of Spell to Write to Read. SWR Letters have guidelines, a starting point at the base line, a red stopping point at 2 o'clock on the clock letters (a, c, d, g, qu, o), and end connectors. The base for each letter is a 5" x 3" piece of 1/8" thick fiberboard with a white top finish. The letters themselves are color coded in 100 grit sandapaper. The vowels are blue and the consonants are green. Because Y is both a vowel and a consonant, we have two copies of the Y, one in blue and one in green. These sets are child tested, teacher approved, and can stand up to years of use. For a view of the entire SWR Lowercase alphabet, click here. $34.00

	Neat Writing Stamp Sometimes students need a gentle reminder to strive for better penmanship. Use this rubber stamp on their papers to let them know you're watching for neater work. The hardwood maple mount is shaped and finished with the top permanently stamped for easy identification and orientation. The die is deeply etched and closely cropped with the foam backing trimmed away for a perfect image every time. For other stamps to encourage good work, see our Teacher's Extras page. $3.50

	Clock Stamp We recommend the stamp for teaching beginning penmanship and writing of the "clock" letters as well as how to tell time. This rubber stamp is set on a hardwood base with a foam cushion for even impressions. It has a deep rubber die for clearer image, and the design is printed on top for orientation. $5.00

	Stetro Pencil Grips The most recommended grip, Stetro fits on a traditional pencil and is often used with older students who are holding their pencil awkwardly. An awkward pencil grip leads to hand fatigue and often poor penmanship. The grip can be used with either a righthanded or lefthanded student and helps position the fingers around the writing instrument in the correct tripod grip. Stetro Grips are latex free. Instructions are included. The Stetro is the pencil grip recommended in Cursive First. Pencil grips should be used with adult supervision. Not for children under the age of 5. Choking hazard. Grips are available in different colors. Please specify in the "comments" section of the shopping cart which colors you would prefer: hot pink, florescent orange, bright yellow, kelly green, royal blue, black, lavender, and fire engine red. $.50 EA

	The Spelling Word Bank by Elizabeth FitzGerald The Spelling Word Bank helps provide spelling review, practice with alphabetizing, and a meaningful activity for penmanship practice, independent work, and phonogram reinforcement. See page 8 in The WISE Guide for an explanation of a similar activity. This little packet provides you with instructions and masters for setting up a Word Bank binder for your student(s). The masters are reproducible, so you only need one packet per family or classroom. You provide your own binder, the alphabetical dividers, and copies of the masters. For a complete description of this packet, please go to the The Spelling Word Bank page. $2.00 Non-consumable.