Common terms to describe schools
This glossary provides definitions of the most commonly used school terms used in our school profiles.
Hybrid schools
The lovechild of online learning and traditional brick-and-mortar instruction, hybrid, or "blended" schools, is a growing educational model.
Homeschooling
Thanks to online education, homeschooling is growing in popularity and becoming an attractive alternative for many families. But is it right for you?
School choice: what are your options?
How much choice do you really have? It depends on your local school district as well as your state's policies on school transfers.
Make a storytelling board
How you can help at home: In this activity your child acts out a story with a hand-made storyboard.
Make a personalized bookmark
How you can help at home: This easy project will help your child begin to learn the letters of the alphabet, and how to spell her name.
Word family flip book
How you can help at home: Have your child create this fun flip book to practice reading.
Draw a story map
How you can help at home: In this activity your child sequences the beginning, middle and end of a story.
Microscope discovery
How you can help at home: Using a microscope can help your child build observation skills, a necessary tool in science.
Activity: Identify that state
How you can help at home: Play this game with your child to locate states on a map and reinforce geography skills.
3rd grade learning games and activities
Try these fun learning activities and games for 3rd graders. They're sure to provide your child with hours of entertainment (and learning!).
Math activity: Weather graph
How you can help at home: In this activity your child observes the weather and makes a bar graph.
1st grade learning games and activities
Try these fun learning activities and games for 1st graders. They're sure to provide your child with hours of entertainment (and learning!).
2nd grade learning games and activities
Try these fun learning activities and games for 2nd graders. They're sure to provide your child with hours of entertainment (and learning!).
Kindergarten activities and learning games
Try these fun learning activities and games for kindergartners. They're sure to provide your child with hours of entertainment (and learning!).
Writing letters
How you can help at home: Writing a letter using a word-processing program helps your child build writing skills.
Buying education software?
Learn how to select high-quality software that will strengthen your child's academic skills.
Activity: Family memory book
Your child can practice language arts skills as she preserves family memories.
Audio textbooks help students with reading problems access curriculum
Learn why there's no need for a child to choose between learning to read and reading to learn.
In defense of video games
Chances are your child is already engaged with games like Mario Cart or Tomb Raider -- if not in your living room then at a friend's house. Learn how to make video games work for you.
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