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Math Games for Kids
Beginning math isn’t as simple as it seems. There’s much more to learn than 123. That said, with a little guidance, there is a LOT you can teach the little mathematicians at your house. Read on to get an idea of the basics you’ll want to lay in the early years. We’ll even share some […]
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Vowels: The Motor of the Word
The English alphabet is comprised of 26 letters. Of those 26 letters, 20 of them are consonants, and five (sometimes six) of those letters are vowels. The vowels in the alphabet are a, e, i, o, and u. A vowel is a sound that is made through the free movement of air through the mouth. These […]
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Venn Diagrams
The History of the Venn Diagram Venn Diagrams are often seen flying around the internet as shareable memes and political commentaries, but these diagrams originated as a respected educational tool. Venn Diagrams were first popularized by logician, John Venn in 1880, but research suggests that similar diagrams have been around since the mid 13th century! […]
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Area of a Triangle
Once you’ve mastered the area of a rectangle and square (A=BH) it’s time to move onto the area of a triangle. The good news is, just like most things in math, the area of a triangle formula just makes sense! Two triangles together make up a square or rectangle so the formula for area of […]
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Digraphs in English: Definitions, Examples, and Application
What does gush, mash, push, shop, dash, and shot all have in common? At first glance, nothing really. But to the trained eye, it’s easy to see that they all share a common digraph. Digraphs in English are a combination of letters that create a unique sound. Digraphs are vital to learning how to read […]
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Word Family: Finding the Commonalities
Introduction Are you struggling to help your child understand how to read? There are many things that you can do to help encourage literacy, one of which includes teaching your child word families. Word families are the grouping of common letters into similar word lists. In short, if your child understands the word family, they’ll […]
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Rolling Dice
Dice may arguably be the most powerful mathematical manipulative in the world. Their versatility is unmatched and I bet you’ve even got a few laying around your house. Rolling dice can be used to teach and practice math skills in a variety of ways from preschool all the way through high school. So what are […]
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The In’s and Out’s of Idioms
So you want to learn about idioms? You have finally bit the bullet and Googled it. Plus, your teacher assigned you a homework assignment on idioms, so you figured you’d kill two birds with one stone and learn what they actually are. Well, I’m here to let the cat out of the bag and teach you everything you […]
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Prefixes: The Easiest Way to Customize Any Word
A prefix is a way to customize a word to fit your exact desired meaning. Americans, as a culture, love to customize as much of their life as possible. From coffee orders to subscription boxes, if we can tailor it to our exact needs, we will. While prefixes aren’t delicious, stylish, or ‘grammable, they will […]
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Suffixes: The Chameleon Part of Speech
Introduction Suffixes change a word to help it fit correctly into any sentence. By adding a set of letters at the end of a word, suffixes change words from singular to plural, present to past, and more. The English language, while filled with usage rules and confusing pronunciations, is built with many tricks to help […]
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