Education Issues 10 Ways to Include Summer Learning During the School Break Cayman Ward June 21, 2017 As summer approaches, most kids are looking forward to spending more time with friends and family, and maybe some road trips, late nights, camping,...
Books & The Arts 5 Best Kids’ Books Parents Say Are ‘Must-Reads’ Elizabeth Street February 15, 2017 You may already know that developing reading skills at a young age is important for a child’s academic and future success. (Studies show that...
Motivation & Leadership How to Instill a Love of Reading in Your Child Learning Liftoff August 31, 2016 Reading is a wonderful pastime that can take your child to faraway places, introduce new friends, and increase vocabulary and grammar skills. If a...
Books & The Arts Books Your Student Will Love: Fall Reading List 2016 Angela Guzman August 19, 2016 The busy back-to-school season can make it difficult for kids to maintain their reading habits, but there are many new books out this fall that can...
Books & The Arts Books Your Children Will Love: Summer Reading List 2016 Angela Guzman June 10, 2016 “Summer setback” and “summer learning loss” are real terms that affect students every summer break. Despite the other activities that...
Lifestyles Help Your Child Develop the Top 10 Skills Kids Need to Succeed Anne Vogel May 2, 2016 What are the most important skills your child needs to succeed? A 2014 Pew Research poll set out to discover the answer. 3,154 adults nationwide...
Books & The Arts 2015 Best Books for Teens Seth Livingstone December 16, 2015 Finding the right book for teenage readers can present a challenge. Learning Liftoff can help with this list of recent releases, based on the...
Books & The Arts 2015 Best Books for Children Seth Livingstone December 14, 2015 Whether you're looking for a last-minute holiday gift or simply seeking to provide an alternative to video games, children's books are always a great...
Live & Learn Things to Do with the Whole Family over Thanksgiving Seth Livingstone November 16, 2015 Most Americans know at least a little of the history of Thanksgiving—how the Pilgrims fled England in search of religious freedom, arrived in...
Learning Insights Study Finds Reading Aloud to Young Children Improves Brain Function Katie Poindexter November 4, 2015 Brown Bear, Brown Bear; Green Eggs and Ham; If You Give a Mouse a Cookie. No matter which bedtime story parents reach for, they’re hoping their...
Books & The Arts 10 Goosebumps Books and the Classic Movies That Inspired Them Paul Merced October 30, 2015 We all know that Goosebumps books are great ways to get kids into reading. But, they can also be a fun bonding experience for kids and parents that...
In the News What the New Martin Luther King Jr. Speech Teaches Kids Today Elizabeth Street August 20, 2015 Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech at the Lincoln Memorial is considered one of the top ten greatest speeches ever, but it...
Books & The Arts JetBlue One of Many to Offer Free Books for Kids Seth Livingstone August 12, 2015 The sky is the limit for children who read. JetBlue Airlines apparently agrees. Last month, in a joint initiative with Random House Children...
In the News New Dr. Seuss Book Contains Important Lesson for Kids Elizabeth Street July 22, 2015 It’s a new book. Should you take a look? They say it’s not his best, Not quite as good as all the rest. But it’s by Dr. Seuss, whom we...
Learning Insights Take the Time to Rhyme: How Rhyming Benefits Early Education Learning Liftoff June 26, 2015 According to decades of research on learning, teaching your child to rhyme is anything but a waste of time. For example, studies have found that a...
Books & The Arts The 5 Best Public Libraries Families Should Visit Sarah Mills June 19, 2015 When was the last time your family visited one of your local public libraries? Whether you're looking to check out a new book, access the Internet,...
Learning Insights Not Your Average Reading Log Anne Watt June 15, 2015 Did you know kids can lose a month or more of reading skills over the summer? And not only reading abilities suffer. Spelling skills take an even...
Education Issues Solutions for the Summer Slide Anne Watt June 15, 2015 Finally! It's summer—that long-awaited time to enjoy some extra rest and recreation. But did you know too much kicking back can be harmful to your...
Books & The Arts 5 More Reasons Your Child Should be Learning a Musical Instrument Learning Liftoff June 8, 2015 There are some obvious benefits to learning a musical instrument. It's enjoyable, can impress others, and some talented people can even make a career...
Books & The Arts 20 Books to Motivate Career-Minded Students Peter Spain May 4, 2015 If your child is particularly interested in a specific subject, it is important to encourage their passion. There are ways you can help your student...
Motivation & Leadership Kids’ Opinions on Student Engagement Brittany Marklin April 24, 2015 What engages students? We've been tackling that question for years, sharing anecdotes based on our own perceptions and experiences. The truth is,...
Books & The Arts 5 Inspirational Books to Encourage Young Readers Seth Livingstone April 20, 2015 Walt Disney once said, “If you can dream it, you can do it.” Inspirational books for elementary students can foster those dreams by inspiring...
Games & Activities Kindergarten Reading Activity: Practice Prepositions Activity Center March 10, 2015 Under, over, next to, near, far. All of these are ways to describe orientation, and they are also words called prepositions. Follow the instructions...
Elementary School 1st Grade Reading Activity: Basketball Spelling Game Activity Center February 5, 2015 Shoot for a high score in this basketball-themed spelling game. Review the list of words and choose one or all three lists of words to practice....
Lifestyles Overcoming Obstacles: What Oprah Winfrey Learned From Her Childhood of Abuse Elizabeth Street January 7, 2015 This is one in a series of profiles on famous people who overcame incredible obstacles, failed many times or defied grim odds in order to...
College & Career Best Ideas for Getting a Better Education from 2014 Deanna Glick December 30, 2014 From eating healthy foods that fire up the brain and organized work stations to very good reasons to fit more art and reading into your family time,...
Lifestyles 6 Unexpected Reasons Your Child Should Have a Pet Elizabeth Street December 18, 2014 I remember having a variety of pets as a child—specifically, gerbils, cats and one dog. In retrospect, having the gerbils and a cat in the same...
Learning Insights 10 Resources for Understanding, Identifying, and Teaching Dyslexic Students Learning Liftoff December 11, 2014 All students face challenges at school, but dyslexic students have greater difficulty than others. Their disability makes it a challenge to read....
First Grade 1st Grade Reading Activity: Alphabetizing Words Activity Center December 11, 2014 Have your student practice alphabetizing in this activity. First review examples of how to put words in alphabetical order, including words whose...
Books & The Arts 6 Places to Find Free Audio Books for Kids Ashley MacQuarrie December 9, 2014 In the last few years, audio books have exploded in popularity amongst adult readers. They're especially popular with people who have little time...
Books & The Arts Christmas with Sherlock Holmes and Other Literary Characters Sarah Mills December 8, 2014 From picking out and decorating the perfect tree to reading the same story each Christmas Eve, many families partake in special traditions throughout...
Books & The Arts 5 Holiday Pies in Literature Sarah Mills November 20, 2014 Presents! Parades! Preparation! There is so much craziness that accompanies the holiday season and it’s time to slow down and smell the pie....
Games & Activities Kindergarten Reading Activity: Traffic Words Activity Center November 12, 2014 Safety first! Encourage your student to review traffic signs and symbols in this kindergarten reading activity. The next time you're out for a walk...
First Grade 1st Grade Reading Activity: Homophones Activity Center November 11, 2014 Some times words can sound the same but have very different meanings from one another. These words are called homophones. In the activity below there...
Elementary School 1st Grade Reading Activity: Adding S Activity Center November 10, 2014 Adding the letter 'S' to the end of the word often makes them plural. If a word is plural that means there is more than one. Click on the speaker on...
Learning Insights Some Writing Inspiration for Girl Scouts Deanna Glick November 5, 2014 When I arrived at the meeting, the Girl Scout troop leader took me aside. "I have to tell you, my daughter doesn't like writing at all," she...
Games & Activities Kindergarten Reading Passage: Jessica the Jillaroo Activity Center November 5, 2014 Meet Jessica, a young girl who lives on a ranch, often called a 'jillaroo', in Australia's Outback. Follow Jessica as she goes about her daily...
College & Career National Young Readers Week: A Reminder for Parents about Reading Kristen Kinney-Haines November 3, 2014 National Young Readers week is Nov. 9-15, which makes it a good time to revisit all things related to reading and children. As a longtime...
Games & Activities 2nd Grade Reading Passage: Viking Morning Activity Center October 16, 2014 Read along as Astrid, a young Viking girl, goes about her day. Discover what life in her village may have been like for young Vikings, and what...
Games & Activities Kindergarten Reading Activity: Plural Words Activity Center October 15, 2014 Review several words and hear the difference when you add 'S' to the end of them. There are several ways to make plural words and some words like...
