Reading basics (2-3): Decoding
Decoding is one of the four essential reading skills. Find out if your second or third grader is on track.
Infographic: U.S. college readiness
The standards are supposed to prepare kids for college. See where the U.S. stands now.
Tip #5: "What's wrong with him?"
The bestselling author of “Your Child’s Growing Mind” says that before knowing how to answer, it’s essential first to understand what is going on in your child’s mind.
Tip #3: "What's wrong with him?"
The popular Mormon mom blogger suggests treating children's questions with tact... and a big dose of compassion.
BrainPOP Jr is a thinking kid's website
Log on to learning with this entertaining, brainy website.
Unpopular... in elementary school?
"Unpopular" wasn't a word I expected to hear, so young, and from my own son. I felt less equipped to handle the struggle over popularity than any parental challenge so far.
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All-time best book series for kids
A great book series can turn even the most reluctant reader into a life-long book-o-phile. Here are our top picks for kids of every age.
Worksheets and activities for winter break
Keep 'em sharp over winter break with these 18 fun, brain-boosting worksheets and activities for grades K-1, 2-3, and 4-5.
How does your school compare?
Yet again, the U.S. has received mediocre PISA scores. A new opt-in test is giving schools a chance to see how they rank internationally … and how to improve.
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