Monthly Archives: February 2015

Helping Your Kids to Problem Solve

Helping Children Learn to Problem Solve There are many ways to help children learn to problem solve.  Often, as adults, we try to help children solve the problems they encounter – we want to be helpful or we don’t want … Continue reading

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Close Reading with ReadWorks

Dear Teachers, Have you taught close reading with ReadWorks research-based Comprehension Units for Kindergarten through 5th grade? K – 5th Grade Comprehension Units Are based on carefully selected books that will build background knowledge and vocabulary as well as instill … Continue reading

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Presidents’ Day Articles and Questions

President’s Day Articles and Question Sets Dear Teachers, Presidents’ Day is celebrated every year on the third Monday of February. Help your Kindergarten -12th grade students build background knowledge on a selection of American Presidents with articles, primary sources, and … Continue reading

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