Giant and the beanstalk
Jack and the BeanstalkJack and the Beanstalk first appeared as The Story of Jack Spriggins and the Enchanted Bean in 1734. Featured iIllustrations are by Arthur Rackham, 1918 edition of English Fairy...
Rules for short and long vowels
All About Short and Long Vowel Sounds for PreschoolersHave you ever wondered or been asked by your child why ‘a’ in ‘cat’ and ‘cake’ sound different? Or why words like ‘cub’ and ‘cube’ are pronounced...
First grade reading level chart
What Reading Level Should a First Grader Be At?Making English FunThroughout elementary and middle school, reading levels are a core component of education. The reading level determines what your child...
How to get better social skills
10 Tips to Be More SocialJump to sectionWhat are social skills?The benefits of having good social skillsHow can I enhance my social skills?Do I have trouble with social skills?The bottom lineWe all ha...
Construction site trucks
19 Different Types of Construction VehiclesBe it excavation, dumping, or lifting, construction work includes moving heavy loads. It is not humanly possible to lift tons of weight without the help of a...
The color blue song
10 Color Songs Videos to Teach How to Spell Color Words – KindergartenWorksTeach color words with the ever-popular frog street press color songs. Here are the top color word songs on video, in my opin...
Testing reading levels
How to Test Reading Level Online: The Ultimate GuideI decided to start hunting for a reading level test for my kid during my first year of homeschooling.I had a first grader who had completed her phon...
Spelling help for 3rd graders
Best Ways to Make it Fun By 3rd grade, students are moving away from techniques like invented spelling and phonetic spelling. They should know how to spell high-frequency words, spelling list words an...
Kids learn color
Colors for Kids: Teaching Colors to Children Children usually learn about color during their preschool years. The ability to identify colors is considered a marker and milestone in a child’s cognitive...
Helping first grader with reading
Reading Tips for Parents of First GradersBy: Reading RocketsGive your child lots of opportunities to read aloud. Inspire your young reader to practice every day! The tips below offer some fun ways you...
