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Biographies for Students: Free Books and Lesson Ideas

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Dive into the captivating narratives and unique perspectives of noteworthy individuals through biographies for students. From inventors and explorers to activists, artists, and leaders, these stories inspire with tales of resilience and discovery, and showcase the power of positive contributions to the world. There are a variety of biography series that are written specifically for […]

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How To Improve Writing Skills: Free Workbooks and Tips

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Despite the fact that we are now living at a time when generative AI tools can be easily prompted to complete writing assignments for our kids, it’s still a good idea for kids to develop and improve writing skills. Good communication skills, critical thinking, and independent thought are all human attributes that writing helps to

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Essay Writing Tips with Free Resources

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Need some essay writing tips for your middle- and high-school age students? The following is a list of the most common types of essays designed to help develop critical thinking, analysis, and communication skills. Included with each essay type are graphic organizers that provide a framework for structuring information; writing prompts for practicing specific essay

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Reading Comprehension Strategies with Free Resources

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Looking to improve your child’s reading skills? Try implementing these reading comprehension strategies with some free resources. Comprehension Questions – Worksheets & Workbooks Answering questions after reading a text can help readers: There are a number of free sites where you can print out or access online short reading passages with comprehension questions for a

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Grammar Tutorials, Workbooks, Games & Activities

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As a supplement to your existing grammar curriculum, the free grammar resources listed here for grades 1 – 12 include sites to help you teach grammar lessons (through instructional videos or text tutorials), and materials for practicing the skills learned (through online exercises or traditional workbooks). Some of the resources also include assessments like quizzes

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