Tips on Developing a Summer Reading Program for Middle & High School Students
Many middle and high school teachers dole out summer reading assignments to their students that see few results. Learn some creative ideas that can …
Continue ReadingAn Updated Middle School Summer Reading List: 8 Great Books for Students and Parents
With summer around the corner, middle school students are ready to pack up their books and be done with school until Labor Day. Before they fall out …
Continue Reading10 Best Modern Summer Reads for High School Students: An Updated Reading List
Encourage your high school students to spend some time reading over summer break. These ten current books are sure to grab the attention of even the …
Continue ReadingHelp Prevent Summer Learning Loss Using Everyday Activities
The last bell rings, school is officially over and summer break finally begins. The students are elated, testing and rushed mornings are finally over …
Continue Reading6 Fun Activities That Foster Learning During Summer Break
You want to keep your kids from getting bored, but you’d also like them to keep learning over summer break. If you are looking for some fun but …
Continue ReadingDoes Online Tutoring Work? How to Choose the Best Online Tutoring Option for Your Child
There is much talk these days about online tutoring. Many sites make claims that sound great, but how do you know if it will work for your child? …
Continue ReadingSummer School, Tutoring or Another Alternative? What Is the Best Decision for My Child?
Many schools have a summer school program as part of their remedial education programs to help kids improve in their weak areas or to learn new …
Continue ReadingKeeping Kids Sharp Over the Summer: Steps Parents Can Take to Avoid Regression
With summer approaching, it is important to keep kids from losing the important gains they made during the school year. This is a frustration for both …
Continue Reading5th Grade Lesson: Writing Simple Expressions with Numbers & Parentheses
In this 2nd lesson plan in a series, your 5th grade class will write simple numerical expressions with numbers and parentheses.
Continue ReadingAssessment on the Pythagorean Theorem: for 5th Grade
This assessment is to be used with the three lesson plans on the series to assess your student’s knowledge of order of operations and the …
Continue ReadingCommon Core Math Tips for Teachers: Math Instructional Shifts
Common Core has more to do with how you teach than with what you teach. Gaining a better understanding of the focus, fluency and application will help …
Continue ReadingEvaluating Expressions with Parentheses & Brackets: 5th Grade Lesson on Order of Operations
Students will evaluate numerical expressions with parentheses and brackets.
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