April 2011
Reading Timeline: When Should My Child Learn to Read? Apr 29, 2011
The path to reading for your child begins long before he or she is looking at words on the page. This article includes a general guideline of milestones along the way to learning to read. Your child may reach different points on the timeline at...
Discussion-Worthy Read Alouds: 10 Books to Start a Great Discussion with Your Child Apr 28, 2011
Reading books with your children is a good and easy opportunity to discuss difficult topics like justice, friendship and duty. Below are several books that provide both lighthearted and serious conversation starters with your kids. Enjoy!
Family Field Trip: Mount Rushmore Apr 27, 2011
Located in the Black Hills of South Dakota, Mount Rushmore is an enduring and timeless symbol of America. This popular tourist attraction contains massive sculptures of four of our greatest presidents. Sculptor Gutzon Borglum began work on the...
Public or Private: 10 Differences Between Public and Private Schools Apr 26, 2011
As you study the various schools in which your child can enroll, there are many choices to make. One of the first decisions involves comparing public and private schools. There are numerous factors to consider when making this choice because...
5 Amazing Picture Book Biographies Apr 25, 2011
Picture book biographies use colorful images to attract and educate children about the life of historical figures. Below are five picture book biographies that are sure to captivate your children.
Historical Fiction Read-Alouds: 5 Books to Teach Kids History Apr 22, 2011
Historical fiction read-alouds rely on ideas, characters and imagery to help kids learn about a specific time period. Using narratives and other literary tools, these stories help make history come alive to be more easily learned and remembered.
Math Fact Fun: 10 Strategies for Memorizing Math Facts Apr 21, 2011
If your child struggles with understanding math and recalling math facts, you're not alone. Many parents are at a loss when trying to help their children learn and retain math concepts, from the simple to the complex. Here, we'll look at ten...
Making Math Fun: 10 Ways to Practice Math at Home Apr 20, 2011
If your child is having trouble with math, you may be able to help. Some students struggle with math as it's taught in the classroom, yet there are myriad ways to make math engaging and enjoyable outside of the classroom. Here are ten ways you...
Spelling Shortcuts: 10 Ways to Help Your Kid Spell Better Apr 18, 2011
American English is a complex language with a rich and diverse history. While this complexity adds color and variety, it also makes spelling a challenge. There are few completely universal axioms for spelling in English, but you can still help...
The Five Best Reading Games for Kids Apr 13, 2011
One of the best ways to help kids learn is by making education fun. Whether you're studying math, history or reading, getting kids excited is an excellent way to encourage them to complete assignments. Below are five fun games that can help kids...
At Home-Science: 10 Science Experiments Using Everyday Items Apr 12, 2011
You don't need expensive equipment or a professional lab to perform many educational and interesting science experiments with your child. The following list includes ten experiments you can perform at home using everyday items.
What is Six Traits Writing? Apr 11, 2011
Evaluating the quality of student writing can be a challenge. In order to have a standardized tool for discussing strengths and weakness, many writing teachers employ a tool known as Six Traits Writing that focuses on the six aspects of writing...
Successful Study Groups: Tips for Organizing a Kids' Study Group Apr 07, 2011
Study groups can help children better understand and explain concepts. These sessions may include subjects like language arts and social studies, as well as math and history. Below are some tips for organizing a study session for your child so...
10 At-Home Writing Activities Apr 07, 2011
Writing activities may help children to formulate concepts, describe situations and improve on their writing skills. Activities may be basic, like making a grocery shopping list, or more complex, like defining a goal and outlining steps to take...
5 Free and Fun Math Games for Kids Apr 06, 2011
Looking for a way to get your child engaged with math? There are many free, fun math games online that explore basic concepts such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division, as well as more advanced games that offer practice with...