Education

As our society confronts a nationwide teacher shortage, we’re in for a rocky time. We’ll finally need to grapple with how poorly we’ve treated educators: paying them too little, demanding too much, and giving them no respect. Parents will need to step up and get involved in a new and profound way.

Reviews, written by a children’s librarian, of 10 of the best kid-friendly books about high-achieving people who are also dealing with disabilities.

Here are 100+ morning meeting questions for kids that you can use right away in your morning meetings.

A children’s librarian reviews 16 of the best kid-friendly books about people who have improved our world with their creativity and problem-solving skills. From telephones to popsicles; from stoplights to little libraries, you’ll find topics to pull children in to reading.

Thorough reviews of 20 of the best nonfiction books about people who have worked for equal rights, equal opportunity, and equal treatment. Includes biographies of notable people and accounts of social justice movements.

There are many things you can do to teach your tot to appreciate stories and books. It takes a little effort, but has a big payoff, especially in terms of their self-esteem and lifelong love of knowledge.

This article lists the pros and cons of separating twins during school hours, along with the personal experience of one very close set of twin girls.

Does your elementary or middle-school child need to make a plant cell model for class? Make one that can be worn.

The purchase of a children's book is a commitment. Not only financially or because it's one more item to dust, but more importantly because you may be forced to read it multiple times. These books will make both you and your littles laugh :)

And learning not to teach was the best thing I did for me.

These tried-and-true tips will help your children have a successful school year virtually. Learn the many ways you can do to support them at home.

If you’re welcoming new kids to class this year, then check out these back-to-school gifts for students.

Are you exploring the idea of homeschooling but not totally sure it will work for your family? Here are the downsides of homeschooling according to a homeschool mom.

Easy step-by-step instructions for presenting a simple and cute draw-and-tell story about a salad, some carrots, and a rabbit. Includes printable patterns and sample video presentations. Great for themes of spring, healthy eating, rabbits, or Easter.

This article offers suggestions on ways to engage your child in math when he or she is young. Using math in daily life may help your child like it and recognize its usefulness.

This article takes a look at how learning theory and neurodiversity have shaped how we teach our children in the classroom.

Cultural awareness is essential in both school and the home. Differences make us stronger. This article covers 5 ways to encourage openness and respect for individuals' differences. The article answers the questions, "Is culture relevant to schools?” and "What about in your home or community?"

If you know a child who loves the "Dog Man" books, this article provides descriptions and reviews of 10 books that are similar to those in the "Dog Man" series by Dav Pilkey.

Here are some resources that can be used at home to investigate some key areas of mathematics with your children. The explorations are open-ended.

While homeschooling, I found that the math books I had weren't practical. I then created my own credit card and checking account curriculum.

Create a great learning space for your child while they're attending school from home! This can also help you create a work-from-home workspace.

This article explores how teachers and parents can create successful partnerships where private teachers lead a small pod of students through their distant learning programs this fall and provide supplemental tutoring.

Learn the most efficient and effective way to homeschool using checklists.

This article includes a roundup of sites that have free, high-quality children’s books that are easy to access right from the web.

Make homeschooling more fun with this interactive activity for learning about the solar system. Kids will decorate cupcakes to resemble the planets and the sun, discovering facts about each planet along the way.

A children’s librarian provides thorough reviews of the best narrative nonfiction books for children in grades K–3. She points out special aspects of the books that would be of interest to teachers and parents.

These are a couple of fun and beautiful projects to make with elementary-aged kids at home in the style of Claude Monet.

This article describes four e-media services tailored to kids that you can access from home through your library. These resources are great for parents whose children are out of school but want books and movies that are educational as well as entertaining.

This article will provide parents of some of the youngest gifted learners with a way to begin teaching American history.

Round up the kids and try these fun projects to add a little springtime art to your home.

Unschooling is a legal form of homeschooling that puts the child's natural curiosity at the forefront of their schooling. Wondering what the differences between classical homeschooling and unschooling are? Here's how unschooling works.

Homework time can be a stressful experience for all involved. However, there are a few simple tips to make this activity easier to process.

Junk food is a popular choice. What’s concerning is when large amounts of these foods are consumed by children in schools globally. This article showcases a thoughtful perspective on pros and cons to help decide whether junk food be banned or allowed in schools.

Regardless of your child's age, there are things you can start doing now to ease the transition from summer back to school. This article has six easy tips to help busy parents prepare their children for academic success. Plan ahead to enjoy a painless transition.

Modern technology can distract children and teens away from reading, but don’t despair. There are ways you can encourage young folk to pick up a book.

This is a creative craft project based around pizzas. The article also includes ideas for expanding the activity into other subject areas, including maths, English, gardening and history.

A list of Indian authors to whom you must introduce your child!

Find everything you need for a pig story time theme here: book suggestions, coloring pages, craft templates, and a rhyming flannel board story.

These 10 great books to share with your kids for Valentine's Day should be at the top of your holiday list this year. They teach concepts like sharing, showing love, cooperation, being a good friend, and more. You and your kids are sure to enjoy them.

Wondering how to get your kids interested in coding? Here is some advice (and free resources) for parents who want to introduce their kids to computer programming.

As a parent, you are in a strategic position to help your child be a better reader. Here are simple strategies you can use at home and in your everyday interactions with your child to boost his literacy.

"Face the Sound" is a card game developed for children with various disabilities, including vision loss and mild autism.

From beginner to advanced, these ten free tutorials help kids learn coding skills. Programming languages include HTML, CSS, Javascript, Python, Java, and C.

In our nation, we're now experiencing the perilous impact of less play at kindergarten. Kids in the US are battling depression, anxiety, narcissism, and suicide at alarming rates. By looking at Germany, Japan, and Finland, though, we can find inspiration to reboot and restore joy to our classrooms.

Use these toys and games at home for teaching kids, aged 5 to 11, to learn some programming basics.

"Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader?" is a TV game show quiz that can be integrated into your lesson plan at school or even played at home. Children of elementary and even middle school ages can learn a lot of general knowledge topics, helping them turn into well-rounded, educated world citizens.

Four simple activities for fourth-grade students to explore science, technology, engineering, and math concepts.

Kindergarten is a German word that means "children's garden," a poetic way of imagining a child's first year of formal education. Sadly, we've drifted away from that vision of kids playing, exploring, and being in nature. Instead, we demand they learn to read, write, count, sit still, and listen.

Get some honest and candid insight from a real parent. Connections Academy is an online public school serving grades K–12. This guide will help you determine if this school is the right fit for your family.

When choosing a preschool, some parents get seduced by the very things that they should avoid: an academic focus, computer learning, teacher-directed lessons and paper-pencil work. A longtime educator explains why these indicate poor quality and an ignorance of developmentally appropriate practices.