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Anytime you are writing, you want to make sure that you are providing the most accurate information possible. This is because you want your reader to understand you as clearly as possible! Adverb clauses are a tool for you to use to write more clearly. There are numerous forms of adverb clauses, which are discussed […]

Sight words play a huge role in the development of reading skills for all children. When teaching sight words, we expect that children will learn the words that hit their current age and development. As children grow and develop they will continue to add to their known sight words. These words function as building blocks. […]

Multiplication games for 3rd grade are all the rage—and for good reason. They are fun, interactive, and make math seem a little less challenging. Here are some reasons you should ditch the flashcards and embrace 3rd grade math worksheets, multiplication games, and other interactive alternatives. Multiplication in the Past Learning multiplication tables is a rite […]

Any concept of math is easier to understand when it’s done with the help of practical examples. After all, I have yet to see a student who could learn by blindly following theories! So let’s get into what is a multiple with this practical example.  Explanation Take a single-digit non-zero number for example the number […]

Learning to Read: Introduction Many adults don’t research the process of learning to read until they start to teach their own children. Literacy is not a “natural” procedure that begins on its own. Instead, learning to read requires a specific set of skills and strategies, including an understanding of phonics and phonemic awareness. Phonics explore […]

It’s a reasonably safe assumption that if you are planning on taking a college entrance exam,  understanding the sentence structure will help you score higher. Did you know that over half of the English section of the SAT assesses students on questions of grammar, mechanics, and punctuation? But what about those students who don’t have […]

From the dilemma of their, there, and they’re to understanding the dreaded comma splice, the English language is flush with weird rules and subtle differences that can trip up even the most capable writers. Any Google search can reveal results that will explain these rules, but sometimes those pages don’t even seem like they’re written […]

Why are certain literary devices, like transitional words, important? Does using these words and phrases truly set writers apart? Can a reader discover the intended meanings of writing when these words and phrases are absent? One of the evening rituals in our home is to retell the day’s events to each other before bedtime. My […]