How to Teach Poetry
Inspire your elementary students to love poetry and compose their own poems with these simple and fun activities.
Teaching Vowels and Consonants
Letters come in two varieties: vowels and consonants. Teaching vowels and consonants in a fun and memorable way is easy! Here’s how!
25 January Books for Kids
It’s the start of the new year! Why not make a resolution to inspire kids to read? You can make it happen with this list of 25 January books kids will love.
A Complete List of Word Families
Not sure which word families to use? Check out this complete list of word families that are perfect for using when teaching elementary!
How to Teach Word Families
When you teach word families, you point out the patterns in words, making both reading and spelling easier to learn.
10 Ways Teachers Can Help Students with Dyslexia
Not sure how to help students with dyslexia succeed in your classroom or homeschool? Here are some tips for making things equitable.
The Best Chapter Book Read Alouds for 1st Grade
Get ready to keep your students entertained and engaged with these fun chapter book read aloud for 1st grade! They’re student favorites!
What Is the Science of Reading?
You may have heard of it, but what exactly is the science of reading? This article explains and provides resources to learn more about it!
50 High-Quality Children’s Books of Various Genres
Stocking your home or classroom with high-quality children’s books develops readers who love to engage in stories. These books will help!
Why You Should Be Using File Folder Activities in Your Homeschool
If you’re not using file folder activities in your homeschool, you’re missing out! They’re a great way to review skills and have fun!
Homeschool Lapbooks and How to Use Them
What are homeschool lapbooks and how do you use them in your lessons? This post explains it all and shows you easy ways to incorporate them.
File Folder Games: The Ultimate Hands-On Activities for the Classroom
File folder games are the ultimate hands-on activities for the classroom. Learn what they are, how to make them, and when to use them!
Teacher FAQs: What Are Lapbooks and How Can They Benefit Your Classroom?
You may have heard the term before but what are lapbooks and how can they benefit your classroom? We break it down and give you ideas here!
5 Hands-on Activities for Teaching Any Subject
It doesn’t matter what subject you’re teaching, these five hands-on activities can be adapted to teach any skill or lesson! Get ideas here!
The Best Kids Books That Are Movies
A great book is a great story, and a great story makes for a great movie. So which books-turned-movies are best for kids? Check out this list of the best kids’ books that are movies too!
Reading List for 8th Graders
Looking for the best books for 8th grade? Check out our reading list for 8th graders and start on an epic middle school reading adventure!
The Best Chapter Books for 3rd Grade
Looking for the best chapter books for 3rd grade? Check out this list of classic favorites and new must-reads that are perfect for all kids!
Reading List for 10th Graders
What books should students in 10th grade read? Check out this reading list for 10th graders to get started reading classics & contemporaries!
How to Teach Syllables
Dividing words into syllables is a game-changing decoding strategy. If you know how to teach syllables, you can take a beginning reader from “fab” to “fabulous” in no time!
How to Teach Letter Sounds to Struggling Students
Has your child hit a bump on the road to reading? Learn how to teach letter sounds to struggling students.