For people who have taken the literacy leap, listening to an audiobook narrated by the perfect storyteller can be just as pleasurable as reading the book yourself. (Plus, sometimes you even receive the benefit of hearing the author read the …
Whether you are a professional educator teaching students in a classroom or a parent that is trying to educate their kids at home, there are certain qualities that make an excellent teacher that you should be aware of. If you …
Homeschooling has never been more popular in America as it is right now. And there are legitimate reasons why parents choose to teach their children at home rather than send them off to public school. Plus, with numerous states having …
Whether you are a teacher or a parent, you may have noticed that kids don’t seem to have the best attention span nowadays. And who can blame them? In this world of technology, we all tend to break out our …
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 …
We live in the age of instant gratification. If we want to watch the latest tv show or movie, we simply stream it in seconds. If we need to know how to get somewhere, we download it straight to our …
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 …
We were all kids once. For most of us, the last thing we wanted to do when we were young during the summer was to keep on doing school work. That sort of stuff could really interfere with the other …
Having a solid ACT or SAT score will open a lot of doors for you. Colleges that once seemed out of your grasp may welcome you with open arms. However, a poor score could have the complete opposite effect. When …
Whether you are a parent or an educator, it is essential to keep the kids reading through the summer. Summer learning loss is a real thing, and if your child does not pick up many books during these next few …