Kindergarten Reading Activity: Practice Lowercase Letters
Practice identifying lowercase letters in this activity. Look at each uppercase word, write down what you think the lowercase letter should look like, then click the cloud to find out. Click here for...
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Career Highlights: Illustration Artist
This series, Career Highlights, features profiles of professionals in various stages of pursuing successful careers along with advice for high school students contemplating their own future after...
View ArticleMade into Movies: Books for Pre-Readers
We are all aware of the importance of reading, but motivating students to open a book can be difficult. In this series, Made into Movies, we’ve gathered some of the best film adaptations of favorite...
View ArticleMade into Movies: Books for Younger Independent Readers
We are all aware of the importance of reading, but motivating students to open a book can be difficult. In this series, Made into Movies, we’ve gathered some of the best film adaptations of favorite...
View ArticleMade into Movies: Books for Older Independent Readers
We are all aware of the importance of reading, but motivating students to open a book can be difficult. In this series, Made into Movies, we’ve gathered some of the best film adaptations of favorite...
View ArticleJ.K. Rowling Publishes New ‘Harry Potter’ Story Online
If your kids (or let’s be honest, you) have been avid Harry Potter readers, J.K. Rowling has posted new “gossip” about the magician. The new story is available on Pottermore.com, which is the online...
View ArticleMade into Movies: Books for Middle Schoolers
We are all aware of the importance of reading, but motivating students to open a book can be difficult. In this series, Made into Movies, we’ve gathered some of the best film adaptations of favorite...
View Article5 Keys To Building the Perfect Summer Reading List
Summer’s here! While classes may give way to pools and picnics, students should keep reading through the summer months. With no assigned readings, your children are free to choose what they read. Here...
View ArticleMade into Movies: Books for High Schoolers
We are all aware of the importance of reading, but motivating students to open a book can be difficult. In this series, Made into Movies, we’ve gathered some of the best film adaptations of favorite...
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Improve Your Reading Speed With Spritz
How fast do you read? It’s a question I never thought much about, I always figured I read at a near or slightly above average pace. I could read, there wasn’t much more I needed to know. There were...
View Article5 Reasons to Read Aloud to Your Child at Any Age
One of the earliest memories I have is of my dad reading The Trumpet of the Swan to me. My parents and older siblings often read to me, and I had a collection of picture books that would make any...
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Best Reading Games and Activities
This week we’ll be sharing our best games and activities by category and age. They come directly from the award-winning K12 curriculum, and represent how online education works and what it looks like....
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Online Games & Activities for All Ages
For the past week week we’ve been sharing our best games and activities by category and age. They come directly from the award-winning K12 curriculum, and represent how online education works and what...
View Article1st Grade Reading Activity: Pronouns Part 1
A pronoun is a word that takes the place of a noun. In this activity, head to the park and enjoy a picnic with some friends. Read each sentence in the banner, listen carefully and see if you can spot...
View Article1st Grade Reading Activity: Pronouns Part 2
In pronouns part 1, you learned that a pronoun is a word that takes the place of a noun and practiced identifying the pronouns in sentences. In Part 2 you will be asked to choose the correct pronoun to...
View Article1st Grade Reading Activity: Practice Verb Tense
Run, jump, and fly are all examples of verbs. In this activity we’ll practice identifying verb tense by following Winnie as she prepares for the art show. Read each sentence and determine whether the...
View Article2nd Grade Reading Activity: Practice Homonyms
In this activity we’ll review words that sound similar and may look similar but have different meanings. These are called homonyms. Review these different homonyms and then choose the right word to...
View Article1st Grade Reading Activity: Contractions
Practice identifying contractions in this underwater game. Spot the contraction in each sentence or choose the correct contraction to combine the words. Click here for full screen More first grade...
View Article1st Grade Reading Activity: Capitalization and Punctuation
Use this interactive tool to practice capitalization and punctuation. Read each sentence and see if you can identify the error. Can you spot which letters should be capitalized? What about where commas...
View ArticleKindergarten Reading Activity: Color the Digraph Snake
A digraph is a combination of two letters that make one sound. Practice identifying the ‘sh’, ‘ch’ and ‘th’ digraphs in this activity. Color the snake by listening to the instructions and matching the...
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12 Education Blogs We Love
As parents, you’re constantly scouring the web for the the freshest ideas, infographics, news, videos, and more around education. It’s easy to become overwhelmed with all of the information available –...
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2nd Grade History Activity: Odysseus and the Bag of Winds
The epic Greek poem, ‘The Odyssey,’ tells the tale of one man’s journey to return to his home and family. The activity below features a excerpt from this story and tells of Odysseus’ trials with...
View ArticleBritannic Myths, Heroes, and Legends in TV and Movies
Children’s books, movies, games and even curriculum are often centered around fabled characters with roots in ancient times. The mythological genre offers exposure to world cultures, history,...
View Article1st Grade Reading Activity: Vowels
Vowels can have different sounds depending on how they are used in the word. In this activity discover how the placement of vowels next to each other affects their sound. Click the speaker to begin....
View Article2nd Grade Reading Activity: Identifying Sentence Types
There are four main types of sentences in English: Statements, also called declarative sentences Commands, also called imperative sentences Questions, also called interrogative sentences Exclamations,...
View ArticleKindergarten Reading Activity: Plural Words
Review several words and hear the difference when you add ‘S’ to the end of them. There are several ways to make plural words and some words like ‘moose’ or ‘sheep’ can be singular or plural depending...
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2nd Grade Reading Passage: Viking Morning
Read along as Astrid, a young Viking girl, goes about her day. Discover what life in her village may have been like for young Vikings, and what chores they may have had. Are any of their chores similar...
View ArticleNational Young Readers Week: A Reminder for Parents about Reading
National Young Readers week is Nov. 9-15, which makes it a good time to revisit all things related to reading and children. As a longtime educator, I feel one of the more important things for parents...
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Kindergarten Reading Passage: Jessica the Jillaroo
Meet Jessica, a young girl who lives on a ranch, often called a ‘jillaroo’, in Australia’s Outback. Follow Jessica as she goes about her daily chores. Learn about the animals that she interacts with...
View ArticleSome Writing Inspiration for Girl Scouts
When I arrived at the meeting, the Girl Scout troop leader took me aside. “I have to tell you, my daughter doesn’t like writing at all,” she admitted. “I’m hoping having you here will inspire her.” I...
View Article1st Grade Reading Activity: Adding S
Adding the letter ‘S’ to the end of the word often makes them plural. If a word is plural that means there is more than one. Click on the speaker on each page to hear an explanation for each screen....
View Article1st Grade Reading Activity: Homophones
Some times words can sound the same but have very different meanings from one another. These words are called homophones. In the activity below there are several examples of words that sound the same...
View ArticleKindergarten Reading Activity: Traffic Words
Safety first! In this activity we’ll review some traffic words. The next time you’re out for a walk see if your student can spot each of the terms below. While on the walk take a picture of each and...
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5 Holiday Pies in Literature
Presents! Parades! Preparation! There is so much craziness that accompanies the holiday season and it’s time to slow down and smell the pie. That’s right, pie—the holiday staple that’s easy to be...
View Article6 Places to Find Free Audio Books for Kids
In the last few years, audio books have exploded in popularity amongst adult readers. They’re especially popular with people who have little time to sit down and read, allowing busy book lovers to...
View Article1st Grade Reading Activity: Alphabetizing Words
Have your student practice alphabetizing in this activity. First review examples of how to put words in alphabetical order, including words whose first and second letter are the same. After you’ve...
View Article10 Resources for Understanding, Identifying, and Teaching Dyslexic Students
All students face challenges at school, but dyslexic students have greater difficulty than others. Their disability makes it a challenge to read. They transpose letters, have difficulty concentrating...
View Article6 Unexpected Reasons Your Child Should Have a Pet
I remember having a variety of pets as a child—specifically, gerbils, cats and one dog. In retrospect, having the gerbils and a cat in the same house was a mistake (it didn’t end well for the gerbil)....
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Best Ideas for Getting a Better Education from 2014
From eating healthy foods that fire up the brain and organized work stations to very good reasons to fit more art and reading into your family time, 2014 was filled with great ideas for how you can...
View ArticleOvercoming Obstacles: What Oprah Winfrey Learned From Her Childhood of Abuse
This is one in a series of profiles on famous people who overcame incredible obstacles, failed many times or defied grim odds in order to succeed. She was born to a single teenage mother on welfare in...
View Article1st Grade Reading Activity: Basketball Spelling Game
Shoot for a high score in this basketball-themed spelling game. Review the list of words and choose one or all three lists of words to practice. Start the game and listen to each word carefully, then...
View ArticleKindergarten Reading Activity: Practice Prepositions
Under, over, next to, near, far. All of these are ways to describe orientation, and they are also words called prepositions. Follow the instructions as you are tasked with placing an object in a...
View Article5 Inspirational Books to Encourage Young Readers
Walt Disney once said, “If you can dream it, you can do it.” Inspirational books for elementary students can foster those dreams by inspiring young readers to see opportunity, express themselves, set...
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Kids’ Opinions on Student Engagement
What engages students? We’ve been tackling that question for years, sharing anecdotes based on our own perceptions and experiences. The truth is, education has changed, and it’s difficult to accurately...
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20 Books to Motivate Career-Minded Students
If your child is particularly interested in a specific subject, it is important to encourage their passion. There are ways you can help your student learn more about the career or subject that...
View Article5 More Reasons Your Child Should be Learning a Musical Instrument
There are some obvious benefits to learning a musical instrument. It’s enjoyable, can impress others, and some talented people can even make a career out of it. But for young children, learning a...
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Solutions for the Summer Slide
Finally! It’s summer—that long-awaited time to enjoy some extra rest and recreation. But did you know too much kicking back can be harmful to your student’s learning? Studies show that students can...
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Not Your Average Reading Log
Did you know kids can lose a month or more of reading skills over the summer? And not only reading abilities suffer. Spelling skills take an even harder hit. To keep your child reading this summer, try...
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The 5 Best Public Libraries Families Should Visit
When was the last time your family visited one of your local public libraries? Whether you’re looking to check out a new book, access the Internet, have a quiet place to read, or even rent movies, your...
View ArticleTake the Time to Rhyme: How Rhyming Benefits Early Education
According to decades of research on learning, teaching your child to rhyme is anything but a waste of time. For example, studies have found that a preschool-age child’s knowledge and awareness of...
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