Braidy, the StoryBraid Kit is an exciting and creative way to introduce and instruct the patented narrative icons of the original Story Grammar Marker. It will foster the connection between language and literacy to preschool through first grade students. Emerging readers and writers will be introduced to the first four stages of narrative development by this multi-sensory tool, Braidy, and its related resources. Benefits: Targets oral language proficiency in the areas of conversation and narrative development. Engages young children in recounting personal narratives and stories. Provides direct instruction in the language-literacy continuum. Expands language functions from self maintenance to logical reasoning. Fosters the development of thought, intent, feeling and perspective. Enables flexible grouping for instructing diverse learners. Includes: One tabbed three-ring loose leaf Teacher's Manual One plush Braidy story doll (please specify skin tone) Five wristbands for student participation One Mesh icon storage bag Four "character" changes: girl, boy, dog, rabbit One Student Story Grammar Marker Tool Twenty Braidy Classroom Literacy Planners One Bunch of Braidys (18" x 24") laminated Poster One Bunch of Braidys (8.5" x 11") laminated Mini Poster One Build-A-Braidy Pad One DVD To order: http://www.mindwingconcepts.com/products.asp?iProd=8&iCat=7&hierarchy=0|12 Mindwing Concepts, Inc. also has materials for intermediate, middle school, and high school.