7 ways to boost reading skills — without a book in sight
Boosting your child's reading skills can be easy, unplanned, happen on the go — without a single book. Check out these 7 ideas.
The hidden benefits of reading aloud — even for older kids
Educator Jim Trelease explains why reading aloud to your child, no matter what her age, is the magic bullet for creating a lifelong reader.
Preparing your preschooler to read
You are your child's first — and most influential — teacher. Learn how giving your little one daily opportunities to practice emerging reading skills will help her thrive.
The "right" way to teach reading
There's a "right" way to teach reading, according to best-selling journalist Peg Tyre. So why are many students not learning – or learning the wrong way?
Simone's math problem
A 7-year-old girl is humiliated by her teacher after failing a math test. How many years will it take to cure her math anxiety, an educational illness that plagues millions?
Read like a detective, write like an investigative reporter
Education standards are turning kids into sleuths — every day in every subject — by asking kids to show their evidence.
Kelly Gallagher on "Readicide"
Who's killing our kids' love of reading? Readicide's Kelly Gallagher investigates what’s behind this educational crime and how to revive a child’s passion for the written word.
Why is algebra so important?
Algebra is known as a gatekeeper subject, so when should your child take it?
Writing prompts for kindergarten through 8th grade
These writing prompts give kids just enough of a start to spark their imagination and get them writing in a no-stress, no-pressure way.
What your child should have learned in kindergarten to 8th grade
Here are some of the key skills your child should learn in kindergarten to 8th grade, plus ways to give your child a little extra practice over the summer.
What your 8th grader should have learned
Here are some of the key skills your eighth grader should have covered this year, plus ways to practice them over the summer.
What your 7th grader should have learned
Here are some of the key skills your seventh grader should have covered this year, plus ways to practice them over the summer.
What your 6th grader should have learned
Here are some of the key skills your sixth grader should have covered this year, plus ways to practice them over the summer.
What your 5th grader should have learned
Here are some of the key skills your fifth grader should have covered this year, plus ways to practice them over the summer.
What your 4th grader should have learned
Here are some key skills your fourth grader should have covered this year, plus ways to practice them over the summer.
What your 3rd grader should have learned
Here are some key skills your third grader should have covered this year, plus ways to practice these skills over the summer.
What your 2nd grader should have learned
Here are some key skills your second grader should have covered this year, plus ways to practice them over the summer.
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