Help your 5th Grader Write a Great Essay

Help your 5th Grader Write a Great Essay

Help your 5th Grader Write a Great EssayBy Kiran Gokal Writing essays can be a daunting task for students. 5th-grade students have a strong foundation of writing skills to help them construct body paragraphs and express their ideas using complex sentences…

Dogs, Kids, and Reading!

Dogs, Kids, and Reading!

Dogs, Kids, and Reading! Dogs, Kids, and Reading! What do these have in common? They are all great at making reading more fun! Having a dog around is a great way to encourage reading for kids. Studies have shown that kids who read to dogs or have dogs nearby tend to...
Reading Strategies for Struggling Readers

Reading Strategies for Struggling Readers

Reading Strategies for Struggling Readers By Kiran Gokal There are many reasons why a student might have a hard time reading, whether related to a learning disability or simply a lack of interest. The key to improving with either is to build confidence and provide...
Scope and Sequence

Scope and Sequence

Scope and sequence is a structure of teaching a subject (the scope) in a specific sequence. The proper usage of scope and sequence in education allows students to maximize their learning and sets them up for further learning opportunities in the future. Without a scope and sequence to a subject/topic…