MARTHA DAY ZSCHOCK is a former elementary school teacher and a bestselling children's book author. Her first book, Journey Around Cape Cod and the Islands from A to Z, has grown into a series that includes ten different locations. She also writes and illustrates the Hello! series of board books. Follow her latest journeys at marthazschock.com.
""The Essential Homeschool 1st Grade Workbook guides students and homeschool educators through the dynamic year of first grade. Individual, curriculum-based worksheets, colorful illustrations for kids, and color-coding organization for educators are sure to make homeschool fun for everyone."" --Catherine Parker, founder of CarfulOfKids.com ""This is so much more than a workbook. The Note to Homeschooling Parents reads like an open-house greeting offering insight and encouragement. The Checklist is a wonderful way to motivate children to stay the course, with tabs and labels that make tracking progress a breeze. The activities are varied, relevant, and engaging. It's clear that Martha Zschock's years of teaching experience bring rigor and relevance to each lesson. This workbook is a must for child-centered instruction. I can't wait for more grade levels to follow."" --Nancy Meagher, consulting teacher of reading ""When I first started homeschooling, I quickly discovered that child engagement was key to continuous learning. Martha Zschock's imaginative approach to teaching is immediately apparent: from the playful artwork to her creative and original teaching methods, your child will quickly equate learning with fun time!"" --Ellen Whalen, former homeschooling mom of two and founder of Best Fit College Coaching