March 21, 2024
As spring is already at the door, you are probably thinking of cheerful and enjoyable ways to spend time with your children. April Fool's Day is an ideal opportunity to arrange some playful pranks with your family.
On this day, you can have an amazing time with your children by enjoying hilarious pranks that are just as fun to plan as they are to carry out.
Don't forget, the secret to a successful April fool's joke is to keep it uncomplicated and ensure nobody gets hurt.
Now, let's explore some playful pranks that will bring laughter and joy to this day!
March 19, 2024
Learning to read different types of graphs is a crucial skill for early learners. After all, graphs are powerful visual tools that help children understand and interpret data, fostering critical thinking and analytical skills. Early in elementary school, students are typically introduced to graphs through tally charts as early as kindergarten. By the time they reach nine years old, it’s important that students learn to read and analyze different types of graphs.
While it may seem as though data analysis is a boring skill to learn, with a little bit of creativity, graphs can be an enjoyable skill for students to master, especially when they experience relevant, hands-on practice. Let’s explore the different types of graphs your little data analyst needs to learn and the best strategies to use to teach each kind.
March 18, 2024
When we think of the fundamental components of language overall and reading in particular, we should pay special attention to the skill of rhyming. Educators confirm that learning rhymes remains one of the most effective and engaging ways to assist a child in their language growth.
With the help of rhymes, children learn to understand the phonemic structure of words, which ultimately leads to improved reading and spelling skills.
What are the best techniques to make the acquisition of this fundamental skill an enjoyable experience for kids in first grade? In this article, we will look at some teacher-proofed methods and tools, including games and rhyming worksheets.
March 15, 2024
In our increasingly digital world, it may seem as though the value of writing has diminished, especially when considering a rising need for students to learn to type. However, despite the proliferation of computers and mobile devices, the act of writing remains a critical skill that has a profound effect on a child’s cognitive development, including reading acquisition and fluency. This doesn’t mean that the benefits of technology can’t be harnessed to enhance a child’s writing skills; rather, young learners must practice the fine motor skills necessary for proper writing development.
March 13, 2024
Kids Academy is thrilled to announce the launch of Talented and Gifted Online (TG Online) a comprehensive learning program designed to revolutionize education for children in preschool through third grade! With a focus on delivering high-quality, engaging learning experiences for kids, TG Online offers over 7,000 learning activities based on Common Core standards and covers all the major subjects including math, reading, writing, social studies, science and more!
March 11, 2024
As a child progresses through school, non-fiction books become more important in their learning journey. Non-fiction selections are a great choice for young readers, leading them to gain exciting knowledge about the real world. For kids in elementary school, especially those budding readers in second grade who are now starting to read to learn, non-fiction pieces are a great way to expand a child’s knowledge about the world. In our article, we explore the benefits of exposing students in lower grades to non-fiction books and give a recommend a bunch of good non-fiction literature for this age group.
Feb. 29, 2024
In this article, you'll learn about effective strategies to improve your third grader's reading fluency. An expert educator gives tips on how to vercome common challenges like reading reluctance and enhance children's skills through engaging activities such as echo and choral reading. You'll also find suggestions of diverse reading materials and word games to enrich vocabulary. With dedication, support and the right approach, reading can become a captivating experience and a life-long hobby for your child!
Feb. 26, 2024
It’s no secret that children learn best when having fun! When math, science, or reading feels more like a game, kids can accomplish more and form a healthy love for learning. Kids Academy Classroom is an innovative new tool that teachers can use with their students to create a digital learning space where kids can thrive and have fun while working. This article gives a step-by-step overview of a student's work with Kids Academy Classroom.
Feb. 15, 2024
The skill of blending involves smoothly combining individual sounds represented by letters to form words. This part of phonics is essential for decoding words and is a key component of early reading fluency. To be able to blend sounds successfully, children first need to have a strong understanding of consonant sounds as well as short and long vowel sounds. Once your reader has become fluent in the sounds that each letter makes, they are ready to blend those sounds into words! In these article, an experienced elementary teacher is sharing working strategies that can be done with beginning readers to foster their love of reading and build their blending capabilities.