Just because it is summertime doesn’t mean children should stop learning. On the other hand, kids often need a bit of a break from classroom learning, and the summer months really provide this. So what are we to do? …
Children often get frustrated with trying their hand at writing simply because they have difficulty figuring out how to start the process. Whether fiction or nonfiction, they sometimes need a hand in creating the story’s beginning or report. As …
It has been shown that young children with strong literacy skills perform well across all subject areas. And it is for a good reason. Every subject requires reading. Even with mathematics, a student must carefully read the directions or sometimes …
Children usually first get introduced to fictional stories and tales when learning to read. Now and then, they may encounter a short book about animals, colors, and shapes, but for the most part, kids are taught how to read mainly …
As a certified reading specialist with a Master’s degree in Reading and Literacy, I have worked with literally thousands of students at all grade levels. Some students are gifted and ahead of the rest of their class, and others have …
As the school year ends, the summer begins, and students are excited about having a few months off from the classroom. However, this does not mean they should take a total break from learning. The summer learning slide is a …
When students are placed into a self-contained classroom for most of the day, generally in grades kindergarten through sixth grade, that classroom is their everything. Of course, they may go to classes such as Art or Music once a week …
As a primary elementary school teacher that works with young children all of the time, I get asked frequently for advice from concerned parents of toddlers. “What should I be doing with my child now, so they are ready for …
It appears more and more school districts are choosing to go with a combination of remote learning and in the classroom curriculum as the school year gets off to a start. As administrators and educators try to figure out what …
With iAchieve offering a Young Writer’s Workshop in July that will hopefully inspire many children out there to explore their creativity, I thought it would be interesting to examine the work of several legends in the world of literature. Most …