Kids Education

Synthesizing cutting-edge research and first-hand reporting, Peg Tyre offers parents far smarter and more sophisticated ways to assess a classroom and decide if the school and the teacher have the right stuff. Passionate and persuasive, The Good School empowers parents to make sense of headlines; constructively engage teachers, administrators, and school boards; and figure out the best options for their children.

Fifteen million children in the United States have been diagnosed with dyslexia. This learning disability is a major challenge not only for the kids, but also for their whole support network. Dyslexia doesn't have to be a disadvantage for kids, if the right tools are available. Parenting Dyslexia provides prescriptive advice and concrete tips to drive educational and personal growth without any associated stigma.

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.

Dive into a world of letters and words with Alphabet Adventures: 20 Words to Master Each Letter! This enchanting children's book series is designed to turn learning into a magical journey. Perfect for young listeners, each book in the series focuses on a single letter of the alphabet, introducing kids to 20 carefully selected words that start with that letter.

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.

Social play, especially team games, is a great experience that encourages kids to lead or support their teammates, and provides a wealth of opportunities to share, take turns, and show respect for others. It is an excellent way of encouraging children to learn and practice all the skills required by working together. Studies have shown that playing social games, especially for social and collaborative children, can lead to more pro-social behaviors that are positive, helpful, and aimed toward social acceptance and friendship among children.

Phonics instruction shouldn't end when students can decode short words. From an early age, they also need to be able to decode "big words"—words with multiple syllables (sound units) and morphemes (meaning units)—to read proficiently. The key is to teach them systematically and explicitly, in developmentally appropriate ways. That's where this audiobook comes in. Dr. Heidi Anne Mesmer shares essential background on how language "works," provides a K-5 scope and sequence to guide practice, and offers abundant research-backed strategies that teachers can put into action immediately.

The key to getting kids to understand science isn't to dumb it down...it's to make it fun and relatable. Read on to discover the secret. Science - and chemistry in particular - is the key to understanding the world, and it’s every bit as important as learning to read and balance numbers. Can your kids honestly say that they enjoy science lessons? The Joy of Chemistry explains the fundamental building blocks of all the sciences to your kids in a truly relatable and engaging way.

Teaching kids about money isn't easy. So let Scott Pape, the Barefoot Investor, do it for you! Scott takes them on an epic, thrilling money ADVENTURE - with fun projects, inspiring stories from 45 kids, rewards and real-life stickers. It's easily the most unique finance book ever written. Kids will roll up their sleeves, get their hands dirty, and learn the value of a buck the old-fashioned way.

With exclusive access to Elon, his family, and his friends, this book traces Elon's journey from a kid in South Africa to a young man in the United States, his dramatic technical inventions, and his world-changing companies. Elon has sparked new levels of innovation in the world, and this book gives young listeners a detailed but fast-paced look at his story.

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. In addition, there are complete review sections for learning, comprehension and speaking repetition.

You've just discovered the perfect audiobook for kids, with more than 100 fun, three-lettered practice spelling words to help your child master their spelling in an exciting way that is just the right amount of challenging!

Spelling can be very challenging for kids, especially when more videos are being watched than books are being read these days.nLuckily, spelling and reading comprehension are two things that can still be taught in a fun and interactive way that people of all ages can enjoy.

Audiobook learning is perfect for kids who are always on the move. These math sessions can be listened to in bed, in the car, on the couch, or even at the park. With our unique teaching formula, you'll find techniques that benefit all four primary types of learning: visual, auditory, reading/writing, and kinesthetic.

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.

A step ahead from Level 1, this book introduces slightly longer sentences and new sight words to help kids improve reading fluency and understanding.

An introductory guide to important words and phrases in Twi, presented in daily learning sessions targeted at children. Topics include many common and useful areas of vocabulary development, from greetings to colors and common questions. In addition, the audiobook contains complete review sections for learning, comprehension, and speaking tasks. Please note that grammar is only taught by example in this audiobook, which focuses on speaking and oral comprehension.

People in the world often reject Christianity simply because they can't distinguish it from mere morality. The world needs morality - oppression thrives when consciences are abandoned - but we need more than morality alone. We need the gospel of grace. A gospel that has largely been lost amid the dos and don'ts and preoccupations of religious culture.

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...

Do you need help learning addition? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! Learning doesn’t need to be boring, so we took the boring out and threw the fun in it! Learn addition the fun way with Level 1 of Math Funland with Addition where you will learn addition facts with sums 0-10! And when you’re ready for more, check out Levels 2 and 3 of Math Funland with Addition!