If you will email at info@quirkles.com, and let us know which state and grade level, we will send you specific state science standards, Next Generation Science Standards, or Common Core alignments. 

The Quirkles are used in a variety of ways:

Traditional classroom setting with science also reinforcing literacy objectives

Gifted and Talented programs

AfterSchool programs

Science reinforcement to traditional textbook (Quirkles Fridays)

Summer programs

Home School curriculum

School/Public Libraries checkout and programming

Mentoring programs-upper elementary, middle, or high school students working with elementary children

Science lab programming

Reading/literacy remediation for older students

And the list goes on...we learn about new ways all the time when we talk to parents or teachers!

The Quirkles are not about traditional scope and sequence or mastery of each and every one of the earth, life, and physical science concepts explored. These books are about building a science vocabulary, developing a love of science and literacy, and beginning the building process of expanding science understanding.

The Quirkles are geared for children ranging from preK to upper elementary with each level taking away something different. Phonemic reinforcement is most important in the early years; older children find the phonemic alliteration fun. The science takes over for older elementary students who can take the concepts to a higher level and reinforce, in a fun and hands-on way, the concepts being taught in more traditional science settings. The books, because of the robust science vocabulary, are written on about a 3/4 reading level. Shared reading/activities are encouraged for all ages!

Some educators worry about repeating Quirkstories--ie., if you read the stories in kindergarten, you can't read/use the Quirkles again in first grade. To the contrary, research shows vocabulary and concepts are deepened with repetition! Children will take things they have learned since the initial exposure to add richness and additional meaning. The guide More Quirkles Experiments, Taking Quirkles Learning to the Next Level, (with more activities and experiments) allow you to take that learning to an even higher level.

Or, check out our other science series, The Fuddlebrook School series, for more fun science stories/ adventures. These books do not offer phonemic alliteration and are geared for slightly older children. With fun stories, great illustration, and science experiments, this 26 book series offers you another alternative to make science learning come alive! (Available in Spring 2016)

Thoroughly review our website as there is a lot of Quirkles information available. Download the free Gilbert Gas e-book sample. Want to see some of the experiments? There are links on our resource page/monthly newsletter. Click the YouTube icon throughout the website to be introduced to the Quirkles and to see Quirkles' activities/experiments demonstrated. Subscribe to our e-newsletter (icon throughout the website) to be alerted to our montlhly resource page that offers all sorts of great information. Follow us on our various social media sites for more updates and ideas.

Still need more? Email at info@quirkles.com or call us to review materials, get standards, have printed materials mailed, or to ask your question! 

Materials can be purchased through an organizational purchase order that is phoned, faxed, or mailed in. Or, you can use the convenience of our online store via this website. Missouri tax exempt customers should NOT use the online store as tax will automatically be computed. We also accept phone, fax, or mail  orders using all major credit cards or check.  

Shipping charged in the continental US will be 10% of the total order. Shipping to Hawaii, Alaska, or Puerto Rico will be 15% of the total order. Outside the US, contact us to determine the most cost efficient shipping method. Standard shipping is usually via USPS or UPS and  normally takes from 3-7 business days depending on the size/nature of the order. Most orders are processed within 24 hours after receipt to us. 

Yes. We do these when we can, subject to availability/scheduling issues. Costs vary depending on where you are located and what your specific needs are. Contact us at info@quirkles.com with your specific request/questions.

Access to the digital book library in English or Spanish is available ($229.99) to those who purchase a five year license agreement. Each digital add-on provides access to one user at any given time. It is not designed to serve as a site license. Digital book access allows you to project your Quirkles book on a whiteboard or screen for easier viewing. It is also convenient as it can be accessed from any computer so you don't have to carry books from room to room or site to site. This feature offers access (login through the Quirkles website) for five years from date of purchase.