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Today’s knowledge boost focuses on tracing and practicing pencil strokes across the curriculum! The first, ELA, lesson is all about writing and recognizing uppercase letters from A-I. The second, math lesson tasks children with making circles and squares. Finally, the World Around Us lesson teaches kids simple words in Spanish to enrich their cultural knowledge. We also provide you with our suggestions of fun, physical brain breaks to keep learners excited and focused!

Listening to podcasts supports learning in many ways because unlike virtually every other online resource that is visual in nature, podcasts strengthen imagination, listening comprehension and ultimately, language skills. Join us as we discuss our favorite podcasts for kids! 

As humans, one of our most obvious signs of growth is the ability to independently manage ourselves and the environment to achieve our goals. As parents and caregivers too, we become key figures in encouraging this capacity of independence in children and helping them form secure attachments. In this article we'll dive into understanding how children develop independence and how we can foster this process for them so that they learn to manage their emotions and behavior.

Place value is an essential concept that all kids must understand between ages 6 and 8. Typically introduced in the first grade, place value is taught after children can reliably read and write numerals up to 120, according. Place value is so important because understanding it is critical to performing operations with multi-digit numbers, such as addition and subtraction. In our article, we'll review the main steps of introducing place value to first graders.

Vocabulary is the foundation for all ESL learners; it provides them with the basis for developing comprehension and communication in a new language. Color words are among the first things taught to beginners, allowing them to start describing the world around them. With ESL students of all ages, and especially young children, it is crucial to offer them tasks that make learning more fun and interactive. Read this article to find interesting ideas and activities on color vocabulary.

On July 4th, 1776, the Continental Congress that governed America’s 13 colonies adopted the Declaration of Independence, which declared itself a sovereign nation apart from British rule. This was a monumental day in history, as the great nation we know today was born, and the United States would continue to grow and evolve for many years to come.

A day at the beach is a perfect opportunity to use the sand and the sun with your children to engage in hands-on science experiments that are both fun and educational. In this article you will find  engaging and exciting experiments that  kids will love and learn complex concepts in a simple manner, plus a few additional suggestions for the most curious explorers. 

There is abundant research that tells us that kids of all ages learn best through experiences that bring them joy. Not only do children learn more when they’re having fun, but they foster a more positive perception of what they’re studying and grow to enjoy learning in general. In this article we will talk about five major groups of core math skills preschoolers need to acquire and recommend fun interactive games that will help to boost those skill through play.

We’re thrilled to announce the launch of a brand-new feature in Talented and Gifted Online: the Toy Box! Now kids can take a break from their lessons to play educational games that review basic math and ELA skills. All games were designed to make the learning process more enjoyable by and effective by allowing children to review foundational skills in a fun and friendly way. Toy Box can be easily accessed online from any device and browser! 

It’s no secret that word problems are notoriously challenging for early learners. They’re so tough because solving them takes reading comprehension and mathematical skills, both of which are still new to kids in the first few years of their schooling. However, teaching word problems from a young age is incredibly important for fostering critical thinking and problem-solving skills while allowing children to understand how math applies to real-life situations. 

Kids Academy offers a large library of word problem worksheets for learners at every level! Let’s look at some of our best word problem worksheets and teacher-led videos that will help students master the solving strategies.