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Figurative Language and Imagery: Free Resources for Teaching and Practice

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Figurative language enables authors to turn plain sentences into vivid, emotional, and memorable descriptions. In this section, we’ll explore common types of figurative language, such as metaphor, simile, personification, hyperbole, idioms, symbolism, allusion, and imagery. Each element works together to add depth and color to both reading and writing. Overviews and Tutorials Imagery Video (with […]

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Everyday Science: Exploring Matter With Food

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Whether you’re following a curriculum or pulling together materials from different sources, you know there are common science concepts that always come up, like states of matter, the rock cycle, and chemical reactions, for example. One of the best ways to make these familiar topics more accessible and engaging is to connect them to the

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Halloween Resource Roundup

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Fun and Free Halloween-Themed Resources to Drop Into Your Homeschool Week Start with the Crash Course Halloween Playlist to get the story behind the holiday. For a deeper dive, World History’s Halloween article gives you the full historical background. Math Elementary (3rd-6th grade): Jack-o’-Lantern Glyph Activity – Practice following directions and data representation. Halloween Word

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Reading Comprehension Tips + Free Worksheets

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If your child is able to read without difficulty but struggles with understanding and remembering what was read, the free resources below may help. These reading comprehension strategies include tips on how to use them effectively, plus free practice activities. Use these resources when you’re reading aloud together or when your child reads independently. With

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