Helping your child in English
You are your child's best language teacher.
The reading-writing connection
Though they're often taught separately, reading and writing are inherently linked. Learn how you can help your fourth through eighth grader connect these crucial skills.
Fun ways to read with your child
You have a big influence on your child when you read together. Learn how to make the most of this special time.
Letter collage
How you can help at home: In this activity your child explores letter sounds by making a collage.
Cause and effect game
How you can help at home: In this activity your child learns about cause and effect.
Make a movie
In this learning activity, your child will make a movie — and have the chance to be a writer, director, and actor.
Design a book jacket
How you can help at home: In this activity your child designs a book jacket to summarize the main ideas of a story he has read.
Learning to spell - a challenge for elementary students with LD
Get expert advice on common spelling problems for kids with learning disabilities and tips for conquering them.
Your child and reading: A grade-by-grade guide
Keep tabs on what kids should be learning in reading, from kindergarten through fifth grade.
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