Extend Learning and Skills
Finding the right tools to support foundational reading, literacy, and math skills development doesn’t have to monopolize your time, energy, or funding.
Zaner-Bloser’s right-sized materials are flexible, effective, and affordable to meet your K–6 extended learning and summer school needs!
Extended Learning Literacy and Math Resources
| Time | Location | Access | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suggested Grades | Recommended Instruction Time* | Assignable Independent Work | Minimal Instructor Prep | Portable Print Materials | Web-based Digital Materials | Minimal Space & Storage Required | Built-in Instructor Support | On-Demand Instructor Training | Student-facing Instructional Videos | |
| Literacy | ||||||||||
Foundational Reading Skills |
K–2 | 30–40 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |||
Daily Lessons and Intervention |
K–2 | 10–12 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ||
Grammar |
2–5 | 15 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Vocabulary |
3–6 | 20 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ||
| Math | ||||||||||
Math Intervention |
K–2 | 25 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |||
Addition & Subtraction and Multiplication & Division |
K–5 | 15 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
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*Minutes per lesson
| Time | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suggested Grades | Recommended Instruction Time* | Assignable Independent Work | Minimal Instructor Prep | |
| Literacy | ||||
|
Foundational Reading Skills |
K–2 | 30–40 | ✔ | |
|
Daily Lessons and Intervention |
K–2 | 10–12 | ✔ | |
|
Grammar |
2–5 | 15 | ✔ | ✔ |
|
Vocabulary |
3–6 | 20 | ✔ | ✔ |
| Math | ||||
|
Math Intervention |
K–2 | 25 | ✔ | |
|
Addition & Subtraction and Multiplication & Division |
K–5 | 15 | ✔ | ✔ |
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*Minutes per lesson
| Location | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suggested Grades | Portable Print Materials | Web-based Digital Materials | Minimal Space & Storage Required | |
| Literacy | ||||
|
Foundational Reading Skills |
K–2 | ✔ | ✔ | |
|
Daily Lessons and Intervention |
K–2 | ✔ | ✔ | |
|
Grammar |
K–5 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
|
Vocabulary |
3–6 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Math | ||||
|
Math Intervention |
K–2 | ✔ | ✔ | |
|
Addition & Subtraction and Multiplication & Division |
K–5 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Access | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suggested Grades | Built-in Instructor Support | On-Demand Instructor Training | Student-facing Instructional Videos | |
| Literacy | ||||
|
Foundational Reading Skills |
K–2 | ✔ | ✔ | |
|
Daily Lessons and Intervention |
K–2 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
|
Grammar |
2–5 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
|
Vocabulary |
3–6 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Math | ||||
|
Math Intervention |
K–5 | ✔ | ✔ | |
|
Addition & Subtraction and Multiplication & Division |
K–5 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
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Engage, Enrich, Excite!
Each extended learning resource has been carefully selected to address three key criteria that will help you engage, enrich, and excite students and instructors.
Extending Time
Time is key for successful extended and summer learning. Maximize instruction, practice, and skills development while minimizing instructor prep.
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- Intelligently designed lessons cover concepts in manageable time blocks.
- Intuitive and efficient teaching routines help new or less-experienced instructors get up to speed quickly.
- Self-driven practice and self-assessment allow students to complete work as opportunities arise.
Expanding Location
Where does successful learning take place? Any environment where there is a supported student and a dedicated instructor!
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- Print components such as Student Editions and worktexts are distributed to each student and can be completed on site, at home, or even on the go.
- Program component footprints are small and don’t require a lot of display or storage space.
- Web-based digital platforms are accessible via Internet connection—instructors and students don’t need to have specific hardware or software installed on a laptop or device.
- Many digital components are also housed as PDFs to print and distribute or e-mail for students to use on or offline.
Enhancing Access
Be confident that your teachers, aides, volunteers, and tutors can get up to speed quickly with little pre-work or prep and easy access to support items.
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- On-demand implementation resources fit into your instructors’ schedules and build knowledge quickly.
- Teacher Editions, Teacher’s Guides, and online resources provide guidance and promote confidence.
- Easy-to-follow lesson plans support efficient delivery.
- Web-based portal resources provide additional depth for teaching and can be accessed via any type of device.
Accessibility extends to the student experience as well, with straightforward language, consistent practice and instruction, welcoming routines, and engaging components.
Our extended learning resources are also
- easy to implement for instructors
- hands-on for students
- provide practice and application.
Choose the combination of programs that best meets your extended learning literacy and math needs! Start a conversation with your sales consultant.
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Inspire—and Embrace—Opportunities for “Aha” Moments
Students thrive in extended learning environments that are primed for “aha” moments. Students (and teachers!) need to feel confident, supported, and comfortable to open themselves up to new ideas and embrace opportunities for discovery, growth, and delight.
What Extended Learning Means…
- Feeling comfortable in a different physical environment
- Working with new instructors
- Establishing learning routines and revisiting skills
- Learning techniques to self-assess work and gauge progress
- Celebrating “aha” moments!
- Ramping up knowledge and excitement to teach or tutor new subjects
- Fostering a sense of confidence as an instructor/leader
- Working in non-traditional environments or adapted spaces
- Building trusting relationships with students
- Collaborating with peers and building professional relationships
- Choosing learning resources that encourage rapid growth
- Helping non-certified and new instructors feel confident
- Generating new avenues for interaction and building relationships
- Creating new learning communities for success and empowerment
- Addressing the concerns of families and caregivers
Ready to Put an Extended Learning Plan Into Action?
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