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Your kids surely have a favorite person.  They have a place in mind they think they want to go. Definitely, they have their mostly-used thing or item every time, and they might be fond of a pet animal or might be afraid of a specific animal. Talk about these with your kids, and write down their answers. After processing with them the interesting topics you have posted, it is the time you can introduce to them the word, noun. The names of a person, place, thing and animal are called nouns; their answers are examples of nouns.

Learning grammar might be considered a dull activity by some. There are a number of ways to teach grammar: you may teach the rules outright and have a question-and-answer portion with your kids. They may retain the information for a short period of time, they might be distracted due to a short attention span, or they may not be interested at all. Kids Academy has created a wide range of worksheets to make learning grammar more appealing, delightful, and remarkable. In this way, the kids feel that they are not forced to learn something, rather they will learn at the right pace and with the right method and materials as they are beings that are into colors, puzzles, mazes, and other fun activities.

We all know that reading is important, but kids must be offered meaningful activities to go along with texts that stimulate their thinking and grow their skills. And since fictional stories capture children’s imaginations while developing their critical thinking skills, it makes the perfect vehicle for overall literacy development. If you’re looking to boost your child’s reading skills, Kids Academy has the perfect materials to enhance learning using fictional stories and meaningful questions, through lessons, worksheets, and videos!

Probably you asked yourself a question about what the verb is and how to explain it to your second grader. This article will help you to shed light upon the definition of the verb and its main properties.

As an ESL teacher, English Literature graduate and an experienced journalist I am incredibly familiar with the English language with all of it’s idiosyncrasies. I understand the extensive conventions that need to be mastered in order to use it fluently - specifically in the written form. I think sometimes, as adults and fluent speakers, we can forget the amount of time and effort it took as youngsters to perfect our written communication skills.

For toddlers and preschoolers, temper tantrums are often met with annoyance and discouragement. But what parents and teachers must remember is that these behavioral outbursts are usually due to kids just not knowing how to cope with their biggest feelings. To help children deal with everyday stressors, utilize Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) strategies to improve both behavior and learning. Keep reading to find four fantastic ideas for incorporating SEL into your child’s day.

Could your child be bilingual? Music is often referred to as the universal language. As parents, we try to provide opportunities to a wide variety of activities that stimulate cognitive brainwork, like engaging in music-related activities. Getting musical brings your child the following benefits. Read more to find out which ones.

There is no question about it, picture books are enjoying something of a golden age. So much so, that multiple sub-genres have begun to emerge, where you and your child can wander off and explore to your hearts’ content. In a previous post, I offered a list of fabulous wordless picture books, and in this article, I suggest some picture books that are focused on Math.

As parents and teachers, we often get so focused on teaching kids the basics, that we forget that the fine arts are an integral part of the curriculum. In fact, teaching children about music has the power to enhance skills in other areas, including their academic language skills. Not only is music enjoyable, it helps to develop our kids’ whole self, allowing them to discover and express their own interests, while also supporting their skills in other areas. Read this article to learn more about why music education is an important part of your child’s education, and ways to introduce your little learner to music.

Everyone knows that parents aren’t just there to take care of their child, being a parent means learning multiple jobs to adhere to your child’s needs, and for this they also become a teacher. It can be quite frustrating when the time comes and you have to teach your child to read, the transition from just playing to actually learning can also be sudden for your child too. Read this review to get to know the ways of teaching reading to your kid.