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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…

Learn Physics Easily with The Physics Classroom Tutorial

8 Mar 20238 Mar 2023

The Physics Classroom Tutorial is an amazing resource for anyone interested in learning more about physics. It presents complex concepts and principles in a way that is easy to understand,…

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…

Language Arts…

Inspiring Creative Writing in Young People: A Step-by-Step Guide

1 Mar 20232 Mar 2023

In this step-by-step creative writing guide, we'll share our best practices for inspiring and helping our children and students to write creatively. From setting the stage to editing and revising,…

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…

Language Arts…

373 Greek and Latin Roots in English Words – Vocabulary for Middle and High School

16 Jan 20232 Mar 2023

Learning Greek and Latin roots and affixes is extremely beneficial for expanding vocabulary as well as improving reading and writing skills. Consider yourself on a treasure hunt, with each word…

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…

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…

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…

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…

JavaScript Algorithms and Data Structures Online Course

12 Nov 202113 Jan 2023

JavaScript Algorithms and Data Structures Online Course This is a freely available JavaScript Algorithms and Data Structures Online Course, from Freecodecamp.org, Taking this free proramming course, you’ll learn and become…

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…

Heritage History – 125 Classic Books for Lower Grades

3 Nov 202117 Apr 2022

Heritage History - 125 Classic Books for Lower Grades This is the series of 125 Heritage History Classic Books for elementary and lower grade students. These books were written about…

Native American Dance, Music and Culture Lessons and Videos

1 Nov 202130 Dec 2022

Native American Dance, Music and Culture Lessons and Videos Here are five lessons with worksheets covering Native American Dance, Music and Culture. Supporting content includes dance videos, song sound files,…

205 Reading Comprehension Learning & Teaching Resources, All Grades

27 Oct 202116 May 2023

205 Reading Comprehension Learning & Teaching Resources, All Grades This post gives you a total of 205 Reading Comprehension Learning and Teaching Resources, categorized by grade levels, as listed and…

654 Classic Reading Books, Primers and Readers

21 Oct 202121 Apr 2022

654 Classic Reading Books, Primers and Readers Well, I think I outdid myself with this post -- presented here are a total of 654 Classic Readers, Reading Books and Primers…

108 Phonics Lessons, Activities, Classic Primers and Readers

21 Oct 202121 Mar 2023

108 Phonics Lessons, Activities, Classic Primers and Readers The following Phonics lessons, worksheet activities, and classic phonics readers and primers are a mixture of modern and older materials that will…

227 Geometry Videos by Khan Academy

11 Oct 202126 Apr 2022

227 Geometry Videos by Khan Academy We are surrounded by space. And that space contains lots of things. And these things have shapes. In geometry we are concerned with the…

172 Probability and Statistics Videos by Khan Academy

11 Oct 202110 Mar 2023

172 Probability and Statistics Videos by Khan Academy You will never go through a day without using or thinking about probability. When was the last time you checked the weather…

261 Arithmetic Lesson Videos by Khan Academy

10 Oct 202127 Apr 2022

261 Arithmetic Lesson Videos by Khan Academy These arithmetic videos are full of fun exercises and lessons which help you start students on their journeys towards math mastery. The important…

923 Addition, Subtraction, Arithmetic Worksheets for Grades K-2

9 Oct 202127 Apr 2022

923 Addition, Subtraction, Arithmetic Worksheets for Grades K-2 Here are a total of 923 Addition, Subtraction and Arithmetic Worksheets for Grades K-2. These worksheet will help teach and focus early…

Preschool Language Arts Lessons & Activities by CoreKnowledge

28 Sep 20212 May 2022

Preschool Language Arts Lessons & Activities by CoreKnowledge Here are the Language arts materials and activities for Preschool and Pre-Kindergarten students, for your immediate viewing and downloads, from CoreKnowledge. Also…

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