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4,500 Free Online Courses from Alison

24 May 202324 May 2023

Alison (Advance Learning Interactive Systems Online) has curated and makes available more than 4,500 free online courses that cover many areas and subjects, such as Information Technology, Art and Design, Personal…

Worksheets and Strategies for Improving Reading Comprehension

16 May 202317 May 2023

To prepare for and improve upon summer reading activities and adventures, this article offers reading comprehension strategies, techniques and worksheets for helping students and youngsters to read more effectively and…

Teaching Children How To Read With Phonics – Many Resources and Videos

22 Mar 202322 Mar 2023

Phonics is a way to teach children to read and write by showing them the connection between spoken language sounds (phonemes) and written letters, groups of letters and syllables (graphemes).…

Statistics and Probability Worksheets and Textbooks: Essential Math for High School

10 Mar 202318 Apr 2023

This article gives you 17 Statistics and Probability Worksheets and Study Handouts, 20 Statistics and Probability Textbooks and 3 online courses on these two higher level math subjects. Statistics and…

Motivated to Learn: How to Foster Student Motivation

5 Mar 20236 Mar 2023

Table of Contents: Introduction Intrinsic vs. Extrinsic Motivation Strategies to Foster Children’s Motivation to Learn Use Effective Feedback to Motivate Students Resources for Learning and Teaching Self-Motivation Motivational Activities to…

From Cinderella to Hansel and Gretel: The Lessons We Can Learn from Grimm’s Fairy Tales

28 Feb 202328 Feb 2023

The brothers Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm were German scholars who collected and published a vast array of traditional stories and fairy tales during the early 1800s. These tales have become…

Hans Christian Andersen’s Fairy Tales Still Teach Us Important Lessons, Values & Virtues

19 Feb 202328 Feb 2023

We all know and love the timeless stories of Hans Christian Andersen, but do we really understand who this remarkable author was? Born in 1805 in Odense, Denmark, he is…

Language Arts…

Beyond Words: Nurturing Communication Skills in Your Child

17 Feb 202316 May 2023

Communication Development in Children is Crucial Communication, an indispensable facet of our existence, permeates every aspect of life. From establishing relationships to expressing thoughts and emotions, effective communication is a…

Developing Creativity Skills in Children: A Guide for Parents and Teachers

13 Feb 20233 Mar 2023

Nurturing the mind of a child to think and imagine creatively is a vital aspect of their development. It is the key to unlocking a world of creative possibilities and…

Enhancing Kids’ Problem-Solving Capabilities: Strategies, Techniques and Activities

8 Feb 202316 May 2023

Are you on the quest to fortify your children's problem-solving skills? As these abilities are crucial for life success, the earlier young people learn to confront challenges, the better equipped…

How to Foster Critical Thinking in Children: A Comprehensive Guide

5 Feb 20233 Mar 2023

As caregivers and educators, we bear the responsibility of readying the next generation for a rapidly evolving world. A very important skill they must possess is critical thinking, which involves…

The Power of EQ: Learning and Teaching Emotional Intelligence

1 Feb 20233 Mar 2023

We all know the importance of intelligence, but did you know that emotional intelligence (EQ) is just as important? Emotional Intelligence refers to the ability to use emotions effectively and…

Shine with Manners and Etiquette: A Guide for Young People

29 Jan 20233 Mar 2023

Today we’re talking about the importance of teaching children and young people good manners and etiquette. It’s so important to set a good foundation for our kids when it comes…

Reading Books…

50 Best Classic Books for Children and Young People

18 Jan 202323 Jan 2023

Classical literature for young people is an essential part of a child's education. It provides them with a glimpse into the past, a window into different cultures and ways of…

50 Most Influential and Famous Ancient Greek Philosophers, Scientists and Writers

14 Jan 202314 Jan 2023

Below are the 50 most influential and famous ancient Greek philosophers and scientists who made significant contributions to fields such as mathematics, physics, biology, politics and literature. A multiple choice…

234 STEM Experiments & Projects, Science Activities & Lessons – Grades K-6

12 Jan 20238 Mar 2023

STEM is an acronym for Science, Techonology, Engineering and Math. STEM education is an interdisciplinary approach to learning that focuses on these four subjects as they relate to real-world problems…

40 Most Famous and Influential Ancient Roman Statesmen, Generals, Writers, etc.

10 Jan 202314 Jan 2023

Below are the 40 most famous and influential ancient Roman statesmen, generals, scientists, philosophers, and writers. A multiple choice test follows with the answer key at the end. In 509…

120 Fun Educational and Learning Activities for Children Ages 4 to 6

9 Jan 202323 Jan 2023

Here are 120 fun educational and learning activities for children ages 4 to 6. These give you some great ideas to capture the attention and focus children on things that…

Vocabulary For Middle and High School Students

1 Jan 20236 Mar 2023

Decades of research have confirmed the important role that vocabulary plays in reading comprehension and in children's overall academic success. Immersing children and yound people in rich and varied language…

Learn All About Electricity

31 Dec 202231 Jan 2023

Let's learn about electricity. This post gives you an introduction to this topic, with many Electricity Learning and Education Documents available further below. Electricity is the flow of electric charges,…

Music Theory…

Learn Music Theory

30 Dec 202231 Jan 2023

Music theory is the study of the principles and elements of music. It includes the notation, structure, and style of music, as well as the principles of melody, harmony, and…

Homeschool Benefits and How to Start

28 Dec 202224 Feb 2023

Homeschooling is an increasingly popular option for many families, and we want to help educate you on the advantages of this educational choice. Homeschooling, or home school as it's sometimes…

Teen Tips for Starting a Business

7 Dec 20227 Dec 2022

As a teenager, you're in an excellent position to start a business, perhaps a business based on your love of video games, perhaps streaming your game play and getting sponsors.…

Earth Science…

4th Grade Earth Science Course: The Changing Earth

In this Grade 4 Earth Science Course Unit, students will learn about the Earth’s continuous process of change: how the Earth changes and is shaped through slow and rapid processes. It…

4th Grade Physical Science Course: Magnetism and Electricity

13 Jun 202213 Jun 2022

This Grade 4 Physical Science Course Unit teaches students magnetism and electricity. All of the Grade 4 California Science Content Standards for Physical Science are addressed in this unit. Students will understand…

Life Science Course for 4th Grade

4 May 202213 Jun 2022

This Life Science Course Unit teaches 4th grade students the followng: how ecosystems are communities of organisms that interact with each other and their physical environment; that living factors are called biotic…

Chemistry Matters – High School Chemistry Course

1 May 202213 Jan 2023

Chemistry Matters is a digital high school chemistry course offerred by Georgia Public Broadcasting. It consists of a series of 12 units of study divided into segments. Each segment provides…

Count On It – Teaching Children Math and Arithmetic

14 Apr 202214 Apr 2022

"Count On It" is a fun and innovative video series to teach prekindergarten through second grade arithmetic and mathematics. It features two puppets, Blossom and Snappy, who both love finding…

Easy Nature Projects That Explore Art, Science, and Math

6 Apr 202213 Apr 2022

Children benefit from being outdoors and learning with nature projects. Fresh air and movement have all been proven to reduce anxiety and promote leadership skills, problem-solving and imagination. Being in…

Language Arts…

93 Easy to Read Childrens’ Books, PreK – 2nd Grade

4 Apr 202221 Apr 2022

93 Easy to Read Childrens' Books, PreK - 2nd Grade Book Dash is a South African social impact publisher of free books for young children. Its creative professionals volunteer to…

World and Human Geography Textbooks, Workbooks, Maps & Readers

15 Dec 202110 Mar 2022

World and Human Geography Textbooks, Workbooks, Maps & Readers This post offers two collections of learning and teaching resources, for 4th grade through high school students, covering world and human…

World History…

World History Textbooks, Workbooks, Reviews & Study Guides

13 Dec 202130 Dec 2022

World History Textbooks, Workbooks, Reviews & Study Guides Here are several World History textbooks, along with workbooks, and world history reviews and study guides, for advanced middle school and high…

37 NASA STEM & Math Lessons for Advanced High School Students

2 Dec 202117 Apr 2022

37 NASA STEM & Math Lessons for Advanced High School Students These STEM and Math lessons and problems from NASA will challenge more advanced high school students and help provide…

World History…

World and Earth History and Natural Science, from Biblical Perspectives

1 Dec 202123 May 2023

World and Earth History and Natural Science, from Biblical Perspectives For families and home schools with older students that are looking for biblical based creation, and world history and natural…

World History…

Bible Creation & Biblical History Lessons, Worksheets & Activities, K-Grade 4

28 Nov 202123 May 2023

Bible Creation & Biblical History Lessons, Worksheets & Activities, K-Grade 4 For families and learning environments that want to teach biblical based creation, and world history and natural science, here…

7 Precalculus STEM Lessons from NASA

26 Nov 202117 Apr 2022

7 Precalculus STEM Lessons from NASA These STEM Precalculus lessons are a continuation of previous foundations from NASA's STEM Algebra 1/2 and Geometry lessons. Students use functions, equations, and limits…

11 Algebra STEM Lessons from NASA

25 Nov 202125 Jan 2023

11 Algebra Stem Lessons from NASA These "Algebra 1 and 2 - Exploring Space Through Math" STEM lessons are the gateway course to the entire high school mathematics curriculum and…

Heritage History – 140 Classic Books for High School and Beyond

14 Nov 202111 Mar 2022

Heritage History - 140 Classic Books for High School and Beyond Here are 140 Heritage History Classic Books for high school students and beyond. These history and historical related reading books…

Heritage History – 240 Classic Books for Middle Grades

9 Nov 202111 Mar 2022

Heritage History - 240 Classic Books for Middle Grades Here are 240 Heritage History Classic Books for studens in the middle grades (and higher). These history and literature reading books will…

6 Geometry STEM Lessons from NASA

5 Nov 202116 Jan 2023

6 Geometry STEM Lessons from NASA Here are six Geometry STEM Lessons produced by NASA. These geometry lessons use the 5-E’s Instructional Model: "Engage, Explore, Explain, Extend, and Evaluate" to…

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