The Best Back to School Books 2025

1. Evan-Moor Take It to Your Seat: Math Centers, Grade 2 Teacher Resource

Help your second graders master key math skills, and provide differentiated math practice through fun, hands-on activities! Each of the 12 full-color centers focuses on a skill from a math domain, such as numbers and counting, operations, measurement and data, and geometry. The easy-to-assemble centers are stored in pocket folders, making them easy to use at a table, desk, or in a quiet area. After a teacher or classroom aide models how to use a center, students can complete the activity independently, in pairs, or with the teacher, who may use the task to informally assess a students understanding. Each of the 12 centers includes: full-color center mats and task cards an overview with lesson objectives a student direction page that explains the center activity a response form or written practice activity a center checklist to record each students progress Take It to Your Seat: Math Centers has been updated to address the new advanced standards and provides: an increase in the variety and complexity of activities to practice each skill in alignment with current standards. leveled tasks within some centers so that tasks progress in difficulty from level 1 to level 2. an illustrated math concept or rule for every center to support visual learners and keep the focus on the targeted math concept or skill. The 12 centers cover the following second grade math skills: Numbers and Counting Count, write, and sequence numbers within 1,000 Know place values in three-digit numbers Compare numbers within 1,000, using greater than, less than, and equal to symbols Count by 5s, 10s, and 100s Operations Build fluency with addition and subtraction facts to 20 Know related addition and subtraction facts within 20 Use place value to add and subtract Measurement and Data Measure length in nonstandard units (inches and centimeters) Solve word problems, using coins and bills from one cent to one dollar Tell time to the nearest 5 minutes (analog and digital) Read and use data on bar graphs and picture graphs Geometry Identify fractional parts (1/2, 1/3, 1/4) of shapes with 3 to 6 sides This resource contains teacher support pages, reproducible student pages, and an answer key. This is a reproducible resource (photocopying of lessons is permitted) for single classroom or individual home use only. About Evan-Moor Educational Publishers Igniting young minds to help every child learn and succeed! Evan-Moor creates engaging and meaningful learning resources for children in grades PreK - 8. Trusted by parents and teachers for over 45 years, Evan-Moor's award-winning resources are thoughtfully developed to nurture children's hearts and minds to help them reach their full potential.

Evan-Moor Product Number 3072 160 reproducible pages Answer key included

2. Evan-Moor Daily 6-Trait Writing, Grade 7 Teaching Edition

Daily writing practice lessons build seventh grade students’ writing skills in just 15-minutes a day! Daily 6-Trait Writing contains 25 weeks of mini-lessons divided into five units. Each unit provides five weeks of scaffolded instruction focused on one of the following traits: Ideas, Organization, Word Choice, Sentence Fluency, and Voice. About Evan-Moor Evan-Moor Educational Publishers creates engaging and meaningful learning resources for children in grades PreK–8. We are excited to partner with teachers and parents in nurturing children’s hearts and minds and helping them reach their full potential. More About This Title Each week of Daily 6-Trait Writing, seventh grade, focuses on a specific skill within the primary trait, as well as one Convention skill. The weeks follow a consistent five-day format, making Daily 6-Trait Writing easy to use.

Daily writing practice lessons build grade 7 students' writing skills in just 15-minutes a day. Daily 6-Trait Writing contains 25 weeks of mini-lessons divided into five units. Each unit provides five weeks of scaffolded instruction focused on one of the following traits: Ideas, Organization, Word Choice, Sentence Fluency, and Voice. Each week of Daily 6-Trait Writing focuses on a specific skill within the primary trait, as well as one Convention skill. The weeks follow a consistent five-day format, making Daily 6-Trait Writing easy to use. Trusted by parents and teachers for over 45 years, Evan-Moor creates meaningful learning resources to nurture children's hearts and minds and help them reach their full potential. 160 pages, reproducible teaching resource, single classroom or home use. Answer key included

3. School Zone Addition and Subtraction Workbook

It's a fact! When your child understands and develops key skills, math can be more fun and a lot less stressful. In Addition & Subtraction Grades 1-2, you'll find hundreds of math facts for fast, fun learning, with clear instructions and step-by step examples for you and your child to follow. The workbook is aligned with the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics, a comprehensive and progressive set of learning objectives created to help students succeed in math. At the bottom of each workbook page is a cross-reference to the Common Core grade level and “domain” or skill area that the activity practices. The workbook is also consistent with Principles and Standards for School Mathematics, a publication by the National Council for Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM), and it is compatible with Singapore math pedagogy. The lessons are planned in learning sequence; skills introduced in one lesson build on those taught in previous lessons. It's a perfect way to introduce, review, and maintain essential math skills.

Engaging workbook designed for children in grades 1-2 to enhance their addition and subtraction skills Filled with a variety of activities that challenge young learners and strengthen their math abilities Perfect for travel; easily slips into a backpack for on-the-go learning Teaches essential concepts such as adding doubles, sorting, and counting on a number line Lessons follow a structured learning sequence, building on previously taught skills for effective learning Ideal for introducing, reviewing, and maintaining foundational math skills

4. Evan-Moor Daily Math Practice, Grade 1 Teaching Edition

Daily Math Practice lessons keep first grade students’ math skills sharp! 36 weeks of spiraling practice provides students with computation problems, word problems, and items that review the most important Grade 1 math concepts and skills. About Evan-Moor Evan-Moor Educational Publishers creates engaging and meaningful learning resources for children in grades PreK–8. We are excited to partner with teachers and parents in nurturing children’s hearts and minds and helping them reach their full potential. More About This Title Daily Math Practice helps make your students ready for their math lesson. Here’s how! In just 5 to 10 minutes each day, your students get these benefits: five short warm-up activities to complete independently, practice in computation, a range of math skills, and a word problem, review of both grade-level skills and previously learned skills.

Provides 36 weeks of spiraling practice to keep first-grade students' math skills sharp Includes computation problems, word problems, and items that review the most important Grade 1 math concepts and skills Offers 5 short warm-up activities to complete independently each day, providing practice in computation, a range of math skills, and a word problem Reviews both grade-level skills and previously learned skills Features half-page activities that offer scaffolded practice in grade-specific, standards-based skills, with each day's activity including 5 math problems Days 1-4 math activities include 2 computation problems, 1 word problem, and 2 questions or problems that apply to a variety of math concepts Day 5 provides a full-page activity with more extensive practice of one or two target skills or a review of essential math concepts. Trusted by parents and teachers for over 45 years, Evan-Moor creates meaningful learning resources to nurture children's hearts and minds and help them reach their full potential 128 pages, reproducible teaching resource for single classroom or home use, with a scope and sequence of skills and an answer key included

5. Evan-Moor Daily Math Practice, Grade 2 Teaching Edition

Daily Math Practice lessons keep second grade students’ math skills sharp! 36 weeks of spiraling practice provides students with computation problems, word problems, and items that review the most important Grade 2 math concepts and skills. About Evan-Moor Evan-Moor Educational Publishers creates engaging and meaningful learning resources for children in grades PreK–8. We are excited to partner with teachers and parents in nurturing children’s hearts and minds and helping them reach their full potential. More About This Title Daily Math Practice helps prepare your grade 2 students for their math lesson. Here’s how! In just 5 to 10 minutes each day, your students get these benefits: five short warm-up activities to complete independently, practice in computation, a range of math skills, and a word problem, review of both grade-level skills and previously learned skills.

Provides 36 weeks of spiraling practice to keep second-grade students' math skills sharp. Daily problems focus on the most important Grade 2 math concepts and skills including number relationships, place value, measurement and data, geometry, word problems, and more. Offers 5 short warm-up activities to complete independently each day, providing practice in computation, a range of math skills, and a word problem. Reviews both grade-level skills and previously learned skills and includes models and tools to aid students in solving problems and answering open-ended questions. Features half-page activities that offer scaffolded practice in grade-specific, standards-based skills, with each day's activity including 5 math problems. Days 1-4 math activities include 2 computation problems, 1 word problem, and 2 questions or problems that apply to a variety of math concepts. Day 5 provides a full-page activity with more extensive practice of one or two target skills or a review of essential math concepts. Trusted by parents and teachers for over 45 years, Evan-Moor creates meaningful learning resources to nurture children's hearts and minds and help them reach their full potential. 128 pages, reproducible teaching resource for single classroom or home use, with a scope and sequence of skills and an answer key included.

6. School Zone Math Readiness Workbook

Counting cookies, cupcakes, and pies makes learning math fun! These proven activities reinforce important early math skills that prepare children for higher math beginning with counting, numerical order, shapes, addition, subtraction, and more. In addition, this workbook follows the Principles and Standards for School Mathematics, published by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM). With colorful illustrations of animals, food, shapes, and objects, children will become comfortable and confident with math and understand how it's used in everyday life.

Book features multiple skills: addition, subtraction, numbers 0-20, telling time, counting money, and more! Clear examples, instructions, and goals help kids master and retain new math concepts Follows NCTM and Common Core standards Perforated pages are easy to tear out for individual worksheets Intended for children ages 5-7 63 activity pages, 1 award certificate

7. Evan-Moor Daily Phonics, Grade 2 Teaching Edition

Give grade 2 students a boost with 15-minute lessons that focus on the most important phonics and word study skills! Daily Phonics for provides systematic phonics instruction, practice, and application for Grade 2 students. Daily lessons progress through scaffolded listening and speaking activities to writing and reading activities. These paced, focused lessons are perfect for English language learners. You may use all of the weekly lessons or just choose the lessons you need. What's Inside: 32 weeks of daily phonics instruction. Each week of second grade lessons include: Teacher support page: Daily teaching tips for explicit instruction to introduce the week's focus skill and guide students through each activity. Daily student activities: Listening, speaking, reading, and writing activities provide students with multiple opportunites to learn, practice, and apply phonics skills. A dictation activity to extend practice and provide an informal assessment. Scope and Sequence Chart How to Use This Book: Highlights the tools available on both the weekly teaching page and the daily student pages, and provides tips for working with English language learners. Answer key Grade 2 phonics skills include: Alphabet review Initial and final consonants, consonant blends, and consonant digraphs Silent letters Short and long vowel sounds CVC and CVCe words Long vowel digraphs Diphthongs Long spellings Syllabication R-controlled vowels Irregular plurals and plural forms Inflectional verb endings Contractions Prefixes and suffixes and more.... About Evan-Moor Educational Publishers Igniting young minds to help every child learn and succeed! Evan-Moor creates engaging and meaningful learning resources for children in grades PreK - 8. Trusted by parents and teachers for over 45 years, Evan-Moor's award-winning resources are thoughtfully developed to nurture children's hearts and minds to help them reach their full potential.

Evan-Moor Product Number 2788 208 reproducible pages Answer key included

8. Evan-Moor Read and Understand with Leveled Texts, Grade 4 Teacher Resource

Strengthen your grade 4 students' comprehension and vocabulary skills! The 25 engaging reading selections in Read and Understand with Leveled Texts, Grade 4 are leveled according to Lexile® criteria, so you can easily match texts to students' abilities. Reading selections are accompanied by follow-up activities for comprehension, vocabulary, and other reading skills. This resource contains teacher support pages, reproducible student pages, and an answer key. This is a reproducible resource (photocopying of lessons is permitted) for single classroom or individual home use only. About Evan-Moor Educational Publishers Igniting young minds to help every child learn and succeed! Evan-Moor creates engaging and meaningful learning resources for children in grades PreK - 8. Trusted by parents and teachers for over 45 years, Evan-Moor's award-winning resources are thoughtfully developed to nurture children's hearts and minds to help them reach their full potential.

Evan-Moor Product Number 3444 160 reproducible pages Answer key included

9. Home Workbooks: Puzzles and Games for Beginners, Grade K : Gold Star Edition (Paperback)

Build essential skills while having fun with Home Workbooks! Now updated with fun, colorful pages and engaging art, each book measures 7" x 9.25" and is filled with 64 pages of age-appropriate activities, puzzles, and games.

Build essential skills while having fun with Home Workbooks! Now updated with fun, colorful pages and engaging art, each book measures 7" x 9.25" and is filled with 64 pages of age-appropriate activities, puzzles, and games. These teacher-approved books are perfect for home, school, summer breaks, and road trips! Skills covered include uppercase and lowercase letter formation, fine motor, and more! An incentive chart and 140 full-color stickers are also included to help parents or teachers track student progress. Home Workbooks are available for prekindergarten through grade 3 students, and feature titles in a wide variety of skill areas to suit any need.

10. Teens Can Make It Happen Workbook (Paperback)

Based on his New York Times bestseller Teens Can Make It Happen, Stedman Graham now introduces the Teens Can Make It Happen Workbook -- the essential hands-on guide to teen life. From Stedman Graham, the bestselling author of Teens Can Make It Happen, comes an activity-filled workbook designed to help teens realize their full potential. The Teens Can Make It Happen Workbook is packed with entertaining exercises that will show you how to work your way through Graham's nine steps to success. The workbook teaches the nine steps discussed in Teens Can Make It Happen, along with a variety of fun, thought-provoking, and, ultimately, life-changing activities for those ready and willing to make it happen. From group activities to self-tests to journaling, the workbook is filled with relevant and practical exercises for any teen looking to make that journey to adulthood an easy one. You will learn ways to create a whole new vision of how to use your talents and desires to become your best. In order to achieve this vision, Graham stresses, you must believe in the possibility of your success in order to have a strong sense of self-understanding and awareness. Written in an entertaining and interactive style, Graham bridges the gap between education and the real world and, in addition, shows you how to boost self-esteem, avoid peer pressure, and handle the stresses of daily life that are part of being a young adult. As founder of Athletes Against Drugs, an organization created to combat drug abuse and promote youth leadership, Graham knows how to talk to teenagers. Whether used as a companion to Teens Can Make It Happen or on its own, the Teens Can Make It Happen Workbook shows you how to take control of your life, and, consequently, your destiny.

Based on his New York Times bestseller Teens Can Make It Happen, Stedman Graham now introduces the Teens Can Make It Happen Workbook -- the essential hands-on guide to teen life. From Stedman Graham, the bestselling author of Teens Can Make It Happen, comes an activity-filled workbook designed to help teens realize their full potential. The Teens Can Make It Happen Workbook is packed with entertaining exercises that will show you how to work your way through Graham's nine steps to success. The workbook teaches the nine steps discussed in Teens Can Make It Happen, along with a variety of fun, thought-provoking, and, ultimately, life-changing activities for those ready and willing to make it happen. From group activities to self-tests to journaling, the workbook is filled with relevant and practical exercises for any teen looking to make that journey to adulthood an easy one. You will learn ways to create a whole new vision of how to use your talents and desires to become your best. In order to achieve this vision, Graham stresses, you must believe in the possibility of your success in order to have a strong sense of self-understanding and awareness. Written in an entertaining and interactive style, Graham bridges the gap between education and the real world and, in addition, shows you how to boost self-esteem, avoid peer pressure, and handle the stresses of daily life that are part of being a young adult. As founder of Athletes Against Drugs, an organization created to combat drug abuse and promote youth leadership, Graham knows how to talk to teenagers. Whether used as a companion to Teens Can Make It Happen or on its own, the Teens Can Make It Happen Workbook shows you how to take control of your life, and, consequently, your destiny.