Parents and teachers concerned about children falling behind in math can take heart that an online destination designed to captivate, entertain, and improve problem-solving and math skills is now bigger and better than ever. THIRTEEN for WNET New York Public Media, one of America’s most prolific and respected public media providers, and producer of Cyberchase, the Emmy Award®-winning PBS KIDS GO! … Continue reading →

Twenty-first century learners need twenty-first century tools. Gone are the days of the pure dialectic teaching methods. Move over chalkboard, it's time for something a little flashier. With the use of Dell instructional technology, educators can enrich their students' learning by presenting the material in a way that computes with their plugged-in, digitally-native brains. Our … Continue reading →

Three American siblings attend an experimental school in Moscow where instruction is only in Russian and classes are videotaped to improve teaching. Continue reading →

Read early and read often. The early years are critical to developing a lifelong love of reading. It’s never too early to begin reading to your child! The tips below offer some fun ways you can help your child become a happy and confident reader. Try a new tip each week. See what works best … Continue reading →

Browse several quick suggestions for encouraging your child’s reading habits. Read to and with your children for 30 minutes every day. It is very important to read out loud to your children before they start school. Help your children to read with you. Ask them to find letters and words on the page and talk … Continue reading →

Your Favorite Children’s Books are now available on the Kindle Fire, Amazon’s latest tech gadget. The best part is the price, its only $199. No more worrying about your kids playing with your $600 iPad. Kindle Fire is great for parents and kids. Stir your child’s imagination with over 1000 beautifully-illustrated children’s books, including favorites … Continue reading →

This afternoon, students from across the country tuned in as President Obama addressed them directly in his third annual Back-to-School speech. The President encouraged America’s students to use their time in school to try new things, discover new passions and hone their skills to prepare themselves for the kind of profession they want in the … Continue reading →

Talk to your infant and toddler to help him learn to speak and understand the meaning of words. Point to objects that are near and describe them as you play and do daily activities together. Having a large vocabulary gives a child a great start when he enters school. Read to your baby every day … Continue reading →

Reading with children and helping them practice specific reading components can dramatically improve their ability to read. Scientific research shows that there are five essential components of reading that children must be taught in order to learn to read. Adults can help children learn to be good readers by systematically practicing these five components: Recognizing … Continue reading →

Have your child read aloud to you every night. Choose a quiet place, free from distractions, for your child to do his nightly reading assignments. As your child reads, point out spelling and sound patterns such as cat, pat, hat. When your child reads aloud to you and makes a mistake, point out the words … Continue reading →