As children age and their understanding of the world expands, so too should their literacy ability. This is particularly important for 10-year-olds who are in the midst of a crucial developmental stage. At this age, children are expected to be fluent readers who can understand more complex texts. While traditional methods of teaching reading have … Read more
Wondering about the best apps for kindergarten? As a parent, teacher, or educator, you might have asked yourself: what is the most effective way to engage kindergarteners in learning? In the era of technology, the answer may be digital learning. The use of technology in education, specifically the use of the best apps for kindergarten, … Read more
Many school districts accommodate lessons for students who are English Language Learners. Some communities could have a large number of students who lack full fluency in English, and, for these students, the learning process and daily assignments can seem more challenging. Learning English as a foreign language is not simple. While younger children could gain … Read more
According to the National Center for Education Statistics, more than five million students in the public school system are classified as English Language Learners. Proficiency for ELL can vary; however, some children enter the public system understanding very little English. For children struggling to learn English, the classroom experience looks and feels foreign. All lessons … Read more
The Nation’s Report Card indicates that many students demonstrate only a basic mastery of reading; in 2022, only one in three fourth-graders scored proficient (or above) in reading. These scores might have influenced the ‘science of reading’ to usurp the ‘see and guess’ literacy methodologies that many schools now use for reading curriculum. Schools are … Read more
English language learners (ELL) are students who are not yet fully proficient in reading and/or speaking English. Learning a new language is easier for younger children, and older elementary children or teens have more difficulty gaining proficiency. However, even adults can learn another language and gain full proficiency. What are the three basic English language … Read more