Learning to read sight words is the key to kindergarten readiness. Reading Comprehension is the key to school-success. Thoughtful illustrations and engaging ‘get moving’ actions are a guaranteed, no-tears approach to teaching bouncy, creative kids how to read the sight words while also building comprehension. This Visual- Kinesthetic approach eliminates the need for old-school memorization drills. Great for preschoolers, kindergartners, English Language Learners, and Late-Bloomers. Rooted in neuroscience and research tested – Sight Words Smart Cards with Wikki StixTM works because it teaches the way a kid’s brain is designed to learn.
Where to Purchase: www.picturefirstlearning.com – amazon – select retail stores throughout U.S.

Triumphs, challenges, hopes and fears…a mother and daughter’s 25 year journey with Down syndrome told in painting, photos, poetry and prose in a 96 page coffee table book.
Author/illustrator Kari Burk says: “Perhaps the greatest obstacle faced by a person with special needs is being misunderstood and in turn, isolated, from life’s processes and events. This book is my way of bridging that gap, celebrating the people, places and images that have shaped our lives and inspired my art.”
Library Journal says: “Beautifully presented, lovingly told, and gracefully realized, this volume will offer parents of special-needs children a sense of community and comfort.
Where to Purchase: www.specialneedsproject.com