Describing your child

Describing your child
Positive Words to Describe Your ChildrenFrom the very early days as a parent, you have many chances to use positive words to describe your children. The first thing you’ll probably be asked as a new p...

Printable guessing games

Printable guessing games
“What am I?” A Quick & Easy Family Game – free printable.This post is sponsored by the Bupa.Sometimes I see those families who go camping on weekends, or do bush walks once a month, or who plan elabor...

Describing words for a place

Describing words for a place
List of Words to Describe PlacesDESCRIPTION Picturesque town of Positano, Italy SOURCE Lina Harb / EyeEm / Getty Images PERMISSION Used under license The job of fiction writers is to transport their r...

Syllables second grade

Syllables second grade
Tips for Teaching Syllables - Lucky Little LearnersWritten by: Jess Dalrymple Share Tweet There’s no doubt about it – teaching syllables is an important part of reading instruction. After all, this...

Vocabulary lesson plan kindergarten

Vocabulary lesson plan kindergarten
Engaging Kindergarten Vocabulary Activities 569 shares Why Kindergarten Vocabulary Activities and Instruction is ImportantFirst, let’s talk about the importance of vocabulary instruction in kindergart...

What are letter names

What are letter names
When to Teach Letter Namesby Shirley HoustonI recently received an email posing this question:We are teaching systematic phonics to our little ones, but we are conflicted as when to teach letter names...

Dra levels of books

Dra levels of books
Leveling Chart | Scholastic Guided Reading Program for the ClassroomUse the grid below to shop by Guided Reading, Developmental Reading Assessment (DRA), and Lexile® Levels. This chart includes Lexile...

Learn to read for preschoolers

Learn to read for preschoolers
10 Easy Steps to Teach Kids to ReadTeachers want their students to be successful in life, and one of the most important things for a child’s future is literacy. Reading is the foundation for all learn...

Mathematics for 1st grade

Mathematics for 1st grade
1st Grade Math Skills, What Your Child Will Learn, Komodo MathMath Tips Education 1st Your child is heading to first grade! After the year in kindergarten, your first grader will be ready for some ama...

First grade teaching tips

First grade teaching tips
65 Tips, Tricks & IdeasFirst grade is a year full of adventure! First grade learners begin to see themselves as readers, writers, mathematicians, scientists, and more. To help make it the best year ev...