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In the world of grammar, some words do double-duty by serving as more than just one part of speech. Though…

There are many rules of grammar to remember, and while you can get away with a bit of casual flair…

Of all the sticky wickets of grammar, subject verb agreement may be one of the trickiest. Subject verb agreement in…

Teaching reading is an ongoing process, but there are some tried and true steps you can take to boost your students’ comprehension right now. Try these tips in your classroom to help your kids gets the most out of their reading.

Of course, we know that verbs are actions and nouns are people and places, but other parts of grammar get a little harder to explain. Take pronouns, for example. Here’s everything you need to know about pronouns and what they do in a sentence so you can pass the information along to your students — or just feel like a grammar pro yourself.

Getting tired of writing the same transition words in every essay? We understand completely. Sometimes it can be tough to know which concluding phrases and transition words work in your writing, though! Here you will find a helpful list of unique transition words and concluding phrases to get you through writer’s block while adding some variety to your essays.

There are many different methods for teaching letter sounds, and you may already have a favorite. If you’re looking for ideas — or if you just want to try something new to spice things up — try these tips for helping your students connect the sounds to the letter for your foundational literacy lessons.

For the young readers in your classroom, being able to identify and understand the purpose of common text structures is a skill often identified in your language arts curriculum. So how can you get started teaching text structure to your young readers? Use this helpful article from K12Reader as a guide for both you and your students!

Are you looking for a way to learn more or clear up some confusion about the Oxford comma? Don’t worry, we’ve got your back. This article is a great learning resource for finding out all you need to know about that sneaky little Oxford comma! It includes explanations and examples that are helpful to students, parents, and teachers whether it be at home or in the classroom.

When you’re teaching your students their very first words in early literacy lessons, you’re taking them on a big journey. Use these free, printable word list charts to help your students master CVC Words!

Looking for fun, educational ways to practice consonant blends and digraphs with your students? K12Reader has just what you need! Click here to learn more.

Sometimes getting through the school year can be tough. Help motivate your students with these inspiring quotes! We’ve included some of our favorite quotes from Walt Disney, Anne Frank, Theodore Roosevelt, Dr. Seuss, and more.

Of course teachers know the importance of building great literacy skills for a lifetime, but sometimes it’s hard to put…

Best Children’s Books One of the biggest joys of teaching is to introduce your students to the some of the best…

Dr. Seuss Activities Whether you’re planning a birthday bash for Dr. Seuss on March 2 or just want to inject a…

Teacher Appreciation Gift. Shopping for a teacher appreciation gift can be really hard. You definitely want to get them a…

Being able to successfully identify the main idea in a paragraph or passage is an essential reading skill. It is…

Been there, done that We all know the frustration. We’re reading along, fascinated by a blog post about Taylor Swift’s…

You need look no further than the Common Core State Standards to see that understanding story elements and identifying story…