9 tips to boost 8th grade math skills
Think math this year is too tough for "math talk" to help? Think again. Try these math tips to keep a positive conversation about math going with your child.
10 tips to boost 7th grade math skills
Want to reinforce your child's 7th grade math skills at home? Check out these smart, easy math tips written for parents to use.
10 tips to boost 1st grade math skills
Set your first grader up for a lifetime of math success by working math into your life with these 10 easy games and activities.
10 tips to boost kindergarten math skills
Learn 10 easy ways to work a little math talk into your child's day and set your kindergartner up for a lifetime of math success.
Kindergarten counting and adding worksheets
Easy as 1, 2, 3! Help your child practice early math skills — counting to 10, adding one more, writing numbers, and more — with these five kindergarten math worksheets.
14 tips to boost 3rd grade math skills
Sports, logic games, and waffles. What do these have in common? They're all fun ways to work a little math into your child's day while boosting those third grade math skills.
6 tips to boost 3rd grade writing skills
To support your child’s writing, focus on celebrating the ideas. It’s all about sharing thoughts and finding your child’s voice.
Academic vocabulary words for 2nd graders
These vocabulary words for second graders will enhance your child's ability to read, comprehend, communicate, and learn.
What to do when history, science, and arts aren't part on your child's curriculum
When history, science, and arts are extras our children are missing facts, perspective, and a complete education. So what can we do?
Cool board and card games for the holidays and beyond
Check out this crop of games that help with critical thinking and strategy while providing a heavy dose of fun.
Best book series for young adults — ever
Want to encourage your teen to read for fun (despite a packed high school schedule)? These are the gateway reads — the stories that get teens hooked on books.
Boost math skills and engage your young child by playing with patterns.
Mathematical learning begins naturally very early in life with patterns — which happen to lead to great ways to engage your child as well as boost early math skills.
Educational summer activities for elementary school kids
How do you plan an educational summer without overscheduling or overspending? One mom shares her inspirations for a balanced summer for your elementary schooler.
Volunteering 101: How helping others helps your child
Volunteering can help your teen prepare for college and a career, as well as build a commitment to helping others.
Activities for pre-readers and beginning readers
Help your child get excited about books by creating a personalized book mark or writing a book of her own.
Using summer to fill in the gaps
Since so many schools have dropped art, electives, science labs, and more, specialty summer camps are picking up the pieces.
Craft a holiday diorama
Fourth- and fifth-graders bring favorite seasonal stories to life with a miniature set.
Research project idea: Be a travel agent
Looking for a great research project for your child? Have your child research and plan a real or virtual trip — budget and all.
Write a menu
Try this fun exercise next time you go out to eat or order takeout to help build language skills with your fourth or fifth grader.
Make a family cookbook
Your child can practice valuable skills and you can make a memorable gift when you create a family cookbook together.
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