For Teachers

Vocabulary is the foundation for all ESL learners; it provides them with the basis for developing comprehension and communication in a new language. Color words are among the first things taught to beginners, allowing them to start describing the world around them. With ESL students of all ages, and especially young children, it is crucial to offer them tasks that make learning more fun and interactive. Read this article to find interesting ideas and activities on color vocabulary.

A day at the beach is a perfect opportunity to use the sand and the sun with your children to engage in hands-on science experiments that are both fun and educational. In this article you will find  engaging and exciting experiments that  kids will love and learn complex concepts in a simple manner, plus a few additional suggestions for the most curious explorers. 

There is abundant research that tells us that kids of all ages learn best through experiences that bring them joy. Not only do children learn more when they’re having fun, but they foster a more positive perception of what they’re studying and grow to enjoy learning in general. In this article we will talk about five major groups of core math skills preschoolers need to acquire and recommend fun interactive games that will help to boost those skill through play.

We’re thrilled to announce the launch of a brand-new feature in Talented and Gifted Online: the Toy Box! Now kids can take a break from their lessons to play educational games that review basic math and ELA skills. All games were designed to make the learning process more enjoyable by and effective by allowing children to review foundational skills in a fun and friendly way. Toy Box can be easily accessed online from any device and browser! 

It’s no secret that word problems are notoriously challenging for early learners. They’re so tough because solving them takes reading comprehension and mathematical skills, both of which are still new to kids in the first few years of their schooling. However, teaching word problems from a young age is incredibly important for fostering critical thinking and problem-solving skills while allowing children to understand how math applies to real-life situations. 

Kids Academy offers a large library of word problem worksheets for learners at every level! Let’s look at some of our best word problem worksheets and teacher-led videos that will help students master the solving strategies.

Teaching children about community should begin from a very young age. For toddlers and preschoolers, their knowledge about the world around them is very limited, often to their family, teachers, and the people they see on a regular basis. As they reach kindergarten, kids must broaden their worldview to learn about the wider community. In doing so, they do much more than merely gain knowledge; they nurture their social and emotional learning by feeling a sense of belonging and purpose. 

In educational times today, it’s important to make sure that young learners have strong foundational skills early on. Text analysis is one  skill that can significantly enhance reading comprehension as well as critical thinking. In this guide, we will  demonstrate how to reinforce text analysis in emerging readers, specifically kindergarten students, through text comparison using Kids Academy's Classroom tool and Talented & Gifted Online program.

Ask any second grader about the hardest part of math, and most are likely to say word problems. Word problems are tough because so many things can go wrong when trying to solve them. Children who already struggle to read will find this type of math problem extra challenging. Even those who excel in reading might find math phrases and concepts tricky. Many students lack the focus to connect all these skills together, from reading them to figuring out which operation to use before finally following through to solve it. Add a notoriously tough math concept like subtraction, and one can see why these problems are so daunting!

Kids Academy is constantly striving to bring teachers and families new, innovative ways to make teaching and learning easier and more efficient. Two possible solutions include Kids Academy Classroom and Talented and Gifted Online, both of which are digital tools to reinforce learning and skills practice. 

As a third-grade teacher at a Title 1 school in Irving, Texas, I was recently given the opportunity to test a beta version of the Classroom feature on Kids Academy. I have  primarily taught  reading and social studies for the past 7 years, and I often find myself searching for engaging and effective activities for my students during our small group reading rotations. Gaining access to the  Classroom seemed promising, especially for integrating it during this time I struggled with filling. Through exploration of the application I enjoyed the timer feature, the classroom list feature, and the classroom library. 

For preschoolers, learning should be exciting! Every day brings new opportunities for exploring the world and everything in it. This includes making sense of all the letters that are on everything from street signs to cereal boxes. While most adults take simple tasks, like learning the alphabet, for granted, children are more than eager to take it all in. They mostly do this through daily play, but they must also be guided by parents and teachers who can provide the right resources. That’s where Kids Academy can help!