Students can work independently or in small groups as they practice simple sentence building, parts of speech and punctuation usage and recognition of synonyms, antonyms, and homophones. Kit includes 160 color-coded, interlocking Simple Sentences rods (enough for up to four students to work together), 24 double-sided activity cards, 48-page instruction and activity book, four activity trays and a storage tub for Rods. Who should use Simple Sentences Reading Rods: · Early readers ready to sharpen and extend beginning writing skills · Children ready to investigate word relationships Skills Taught and Reinforced by Simple Sentences Reading Rods: · Construction of simple sentences · Introduction to parts of speech · Recognition of synonyms, antonyms and homophones Benefits to the child: · Child begins to write as well as read · Children begin to understand sentence construction, including correct use of punctuation Ages 6+