Teaching Resources

How to Teach Times Tables: Proven Tricks for Fast Learning

February 3, 2025

What's 7 times 8?" A long pause. A guess. A wrong answer. Many parents know this struggle. Flashcards, drills, frustration—learning times tables can feel like a battle. How to teach time tables in a way that actually works is a common question. Some children memorize them quickly, while others struggle no matter how much they practice. Memorizing times tables is important because it makes all future math easier. When children know them well, they can solve bigger problems faster and with...

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Theme vs Main Idea Made Simple: A Guide for Teachers

January 31, 2025

Students mix up theme vs main idea all the time. Ask them what a story is about, and they might give a theme instead...

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7 Research-Backed Strategies for Teaching Vocabulary

January 30, 2025

Did you know that kids need to add 2,000 to 3,000 new words to their reading vocabulary each year each year to keep up...

Teaching Resources

12 Fun Classroom Review Games for Elementary Students

January 27, 2025

Review days can be tough. Teachers juggle the challenge of keeping students engaged while ensuring the material sticks—and let’s be honest, the usual review...

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How to Teach Summarizing: Tips & Strategies for the Classroom

January 27, 2025

"Why is summarizing so hard for students?" It’s a question teachers often ask when they see summaries that are either too long or miss...

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How to Teach Sight Words: Tips, Activities, and Apps

January 27, 2025

I always wonder which topic to start with when teaching my child. One thing that’s always on my mind is sight words – those...

ELA for Kids

How to Write a Poem: A Step-by-Step Guide for Kids

January 27, 2025

‘The dog is in the fog, chasing a log.’ Your child proudly announces they’ve written a poem. While cute, it’s just the beginning of...

Teaching Resources

Teaching Text Structure: Types, Examples, Tips & Activities

January 10, 2025

Did you know that many students struggle with reading comprehension because they aren’t taught how to identify patterns in the way texts are written?...

ELA for Kids

Sight Words for Kindergarten Kids: Free Printable List & Tips

January 10, 2025

Did you know that sight words account for nearly 75% of the words in beginner-level books? For kindergarteners, mastering these words is essential for...

Parenting Resources

When Do Kids Learn the Alphabet? Stages, Challenges & Solutions

January 10, 2025

"When should my child start learning the alphabet?" "Why is my toddler not recognizing letters yet?" These are common questions that many parents find...

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