Reading Instruction and ELLs

Practical strategies for adapting the best practices you already know into your classroom >

Spelling and the Six Syllable Types

The six written syllable conventions used in English spelling and why you need to teach them >

October Is LD Awareness Month

Learn the basics about LD and share your knowledge with a colleague or friend >

"Wild Things" Family Literacy Bag

Go on a reading adventure with our newest literacy bag, based on Where the Wild Things Are >

A Fall Harvest of Books

A basketful of stories about pumpkins, old monsters, ghosts, and a magical harvest >

Writing Contest

The Exquisite Prompt Writing Challenge!

This monthly challenge gives students a chance to flex their writing muscles with writing prompts — and win fabulous prizes! Our prompts are inspired by the 18 authors and illustrators participating in the Exquisite Corpse Adventure, a rollicking new serial story that's unfolding at the Library of Congress website. Learn more >

Technology & New Media

Video Game Report Card

The Video Game Report Card provides a snapshot of the interactive gaming industry as it relates to children and teens. This 12th annual report finds that kids know more about the ESRB ratings than their parents. The report also lists recommended games — and games to avoid. Read more >

For Parents

Frequently Asked
Questions

Question: How do I encourage my daughter's teacher to teach to her strengths?

Answer: Talking to a teacher about his or her practice is a tricky issue indeed. The teacher may have more or less opportunity to tune teaching to individual students, depending on the number of kids in the class, whether there is a mandated set of lesson plans, and other issues. Read full answer from Dr. Daniel Willingham >

Books & Authors

Raising Bookworms with Emma Walton Hamilton

Author and arts educator Emma Walton Hamilton speaks passionately about nurturing imagination and curiosity in kids, through reading, writing, and dramatic play. She has collaborated with her mother, Julie Andrews, on many books, including The Great American Mousical and their newest, a hand-picked anthology of favorite poems, songs, and lullabies. Watch interview >