1st grade writing
First graders learn how to organize and present their thoughts in writing 鈥� resulting in full paragraphs with introductions, details, and conclusions by the end of the year.
Kindergarten writing
Writing goes from zero to 60 in kindergarten, from tracing the ABCs and culminating in higher-level thinking skills like forming, organizing, and expressing complete sentences.
RIP cursive writing: keyboarding is king
The Common Core Standards don't include teaching kids to write in cursive, but many states are including cursive in their teaching plans.
What to make of international assessments
If education experts can't agree about the meaning of international assessments, what are parents supposed to make of them?
Nonfiction for fun and learning, too
Children can learn and have fun at the same time when reading non fiction books. Teach your child nonfiction reading strategies so he can build his reading skills and become a better reader.
Reading games: Sight words
Play "My pile your pile" to expand your child's vocabulary and improve reading fluency.
Sticky-note your story
Here's a way to use sticky notes to improve reading comprehension.
Reading strategies: Correct or not?
When a child makes a mistake reading aloud, should you stop and correct him or not?
The magic of echo reading
Try this trick to improve your child's reading fluency.
Decoding words
Decoding words is one of the fundamental reading skills that children must learn to be better readers. Learn how to teach your child the basic of decoding strategies.
Follow my finger
Help your child learn the way around a book.
Picture walk
Reading the pictures helps kids with comprehension.
The 5 finger strategy
Can your child retell a story?
GreatSchools鈥� POV on Common Core
How do we feel about this new educational initiative that could transform U.S. classrooms? As always, we鈥檙e keeping our eye on what matters most: your child.
Infographic: What's hot vs. what's not under Common Core
The Common Core Standards are shifting priorities at schools across the land. Get the lowdown on what's in 鈥� and out. (Hint: See you later, calculator.)
Learning disabilities in children: an overview
An expert explains what a learning disability is and isn't 鈥� and describes the signs to watch for in kids of different ages.
Infographic: U.S. college readiness
The standards are supposed to prepare kids for college. See where the U.S. stands now.
5th grade nonfiction writing samples
Learning to write nonfiction is increasingly important for school success. These writing samples show what good fifth grade writing looks like.
4th grade writing samples
Nonfiction writing is an important indicator of how well your child is learning essential literary skills. These examples show you what good fourth grade writing looks like.
What are the Common Core Standards?
Find out how the new academic guidelines will change what your child is learning.
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