Common Core 101
The who, what, when, where, and how of the new education standards 鈥� and what they mean for your child.
Simone's math problem
A 7-year-old girl is humiliated by her teacher after failing a math test. How many years will it take to cure her math anxiety, an educational illness that plagues millions?
3rd grade writing
鈥淢ore鈥� is the word to describe your child鈥檚 writing this year: more research, more detail, and more facility with language.
1st grade writing
First graders learn how to organize and present their thoughts in writing 鈥� resulting in full paragraphs with introductions, details, and conclusions by the end of the year.
Kindergarten writing
Writing goes from zero to 60 in kindergarten, from tracing the ABCs and culminating in higher-level thinking skills like forming, organizing, and expressing complete sentences.
Spring break worksheets & activities
Pack a little learning-based fun into your child's school break with these tips, worksheets, art projects, and science activities for grades K-1, 2-3, and 4-5.
Activity: Create crazy captions
Boost your child's writing ability with Caption Madness.
Make a paper quilt
A fun activity that teaches math skills and creative problem solving.
Create a scroll
How you can help at home: Learn about an important aspect of Egyptian culture and art by creating your own scroll.
Cool kitchen science
Introduce your child to chemistry this summer by making ice cream together.
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