Kids Education

From two leading experts in education and entrepreneurship, an urgent call for the radical reimagining of American education so that we better equip students for the realities of the 21st-century economy.

Who lived in Texas over a thousand years ago? In Porch Talk, John Erickson and his archaeologist friend Doug Boyd investigate this question while explaining the art and science of archaeology for middle listeners. On the Perryton ranch, John and his friends unearthed a ghost town that dated back to around 1300 CE. For more than twenty years, they worked together on this and other prehistoric sites, sharing a fascination for the ancient people who occupied the area. How did these people work, play, and survive?

A Magical Adventure That Teaches Children About Harmony, Cooperation, and Celebrating Life's Joys When mysterious music begins dancing on the wind and shadows start swaying to invisible melodies, seven-year-old Imani and her best friends Tommy and Maya know something extraordinary is about to happen. Maya's discovery of her grandmother's enchanted box opens a shimmering portal to Harmony Realm—a magical world where giraffes wear crowns of musical notes and waves sing lullabies. Perfect for ages 6-9, this enchanting chapter book combines: Character development through challenges that build...

Swinging from tree to tree, a lonely monkey named Sony looks onto the rainforest where he lives with amazement at the beautiful colors. When his friend Terrain, the tiger, sees Sony marveling at the sight before his eyes, he offers to teach Sony the name of each of the colors in Spanish. Through the innovative story of Sony’s eagerness to learn colors in Spanish, your child will also delight in learning the names of the colors as well as how to pronounce them through a family color vocabulary song.

In The Homework Myth, nationally known educator and parenting expert Alfie Kohn systematically examines the usual defenses of homework - that it promotes higher achievement, "reinforces" learning, and teaches study skills and responsibility. None of these assumptions, he shows, actually passes the test of research, logic, or experience.

Reading is a lifelong skill that brings joy and enrichment to your child's life, opening up new worlds for them to explore. One of the best ways to get your child started on reading is to read to them. With an early start, Infants, babies, and toddlers can become lifelong readers while enjoying unforgettable bonding moments with loved ones. Some children may require extra help, and there's no one-size-fits-all approach; each learner progresses at their own pace.

Have you ever wondered if there was a more fearsome prehistoric carnivore than the T-rex, or what the Triceratops's close genetic relatives were? Maybe you've wondered what the fastest family of dinosaurs was, or how much an ankylosaurus's club-tail weighed. Well if you have, then we have you covered!

This is a great way to introduce children to the world of language learning without any screen time. Language Ladder's Yoruba course is designed to help kids learn the words and phrases they need to quickly start speaking Yoruba. Our short daily lessons are designed to keep kids engaged, and our timed repetition method helps to improve retention. The course is divided into 28 sessions with a total length of approximately 13 hours.

Michael Kavchak enjoyed playing games. One day his father decided to teach him how to play chess. Michael liked the game. They played it every day. It did not take long before Michael started challenging his dad at the chessboard. Michael’s father took him to observe a few scholastic chess tournaments to see if he would be interested in participating. The tournaments were run by the Chess’N Math Association, Canada’s national scholastic chess organization. Eventually, Michael expressed a desire to participate and compete. After competing in a few tournaments Michael demonstrated that ...

Invest in your child's financial future today with "The Smart Kids' Guide to Investing." Let's give your child the tools they need to become a financially savvy young investor. In today's fast-changing world, it's never too early to start teaching your child about money .Money is something that will stay with your kids for the rest of their lives so the earlier you start teaching them how to manage and make the best of it, the better for them. If you want to empower your child with essential financial skills, then this book is a must-read! Packed with engaging lessons, relatable stories,...

Young Linguists teaches kids essential language skills fast. That means 20 minute lessons to help kids stay engaged, and daily repetition to reinforce learning. We also narrow down vocabulary to the most-used words and phrases so that you are learning what you can apply. These audiobooks also included detailed sections in English on effective strategies for learning new languages and ideas to carry on learning and applying what you know once the course is complete. In addition, there are complete review sections for learning, comprehension and speaking repetition.

Generative AI has changed everything. Is your child ready to thrive in the world of tomorrow? Is your child stuck in a one-size-fits-all system—bogged down by memorization, outdated grade-level rules, and lessons that fail to prepare them for the real world? In Personalized Learning Made Easy: Empowering Students with AI, award-winning executive strategist and former EdTech COO Keryn Gold, PhD, MBA delivers a clear, no-fluff roadmap to help parents unlock their child's full potential—without burning them (or you) out.

This book teaches Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) sometimes referred to as al-?Arab?yah al-Fu??? (Fusha Arabic). Young Linguists teaches kids essential language skills fast. That means 20-minute lessons to help kids stay engaged, and daily repetition to reinforce learning. We also narrow down vocabulary to the most-used words and phrases so that you are learning what you can apply.

On the heels of the cult television hit Friday Night Lights, The New York Times best-selling author of The Junction Boys pens the story of Texas high school football integration, and the three men who put together a championship team.

Do you want to help your child improve their spelling skills and win the Spelling Bee? The English language can be tricky to understand. There are so many rules and exceptions to rules that are not common sense to those learning the language. This includes our children who are learning how to spell. We want our children to feel confident in their spelling abilities and understand their own language, and that is why we created this audiobook. As parents, we want to give our kids the life they deserve. Which means providing them with the best education possible.

Young Linguists teaches kids essential language skills fast. That means 20 minute lessons to help kids stay engaged, and daily repetition to reinforce learning. We also narrow down vocabulary to the most-used words and phrases so that you are learning what you can apply. These books also included detailed sections in English on effective strategies for learning new languages and ideas to carry on learning and applying what you know once the course is complete.

Connie Ragen Green is an online marketing strategist, author, speaker, and entrepreneur. A former classroom teacher and real estate broker/residential appraiser, Connie now works with entrepreneurs on six continents as well as corporate clients. Her greatest pleasure is the work she does with service organizations and non-profits as a volunteer, public relations consultant, and fundraiser. In this most recent book, Connie draws upon her decades of experience with teaching responsibility and values within her own family, in the classroom, and with small groups in a private setting. She ...

Our increasingly fast-paced world is interfering with sound educational practices and harming kids both physically and mentally. Overloaded and Underprepared: Strategies for Stronger Schools and Healthy, Successful Kids gives teachers, administrators, and parents the information, tools, and strategies needed to begin making immediate changes at school, in the community, and at home to benefit all students.

Si su hijo tiene entre 3 y 8 años y desea que se vuelva bilingüe, aquí tiene un método divertido y sencillo. Con este método, su hijo aprenderá a hablar y leer en inglés.

So, your child is a high school junior. You've heard other parents with kids older than yours whisper the word "college" like it was a terminal disease. You've seen their taut, maniacal grins as they try to hold it together. The process of weathering and conquering the college admissions process with a teenager is a daunting affair for many. Thankfully, Jill Margaret Shulman, a college admissions coach, application evaluator, college writing instructor, essayist, author, and empathetic parent, is here to be your fiercest ally.