Free Hanukkah Activities for English and Math Classes

As we approach the holiday season and near winter breaks, students’ minds are likely occupied with wish lists, decorations, and holiday fun. Using holiday activities in the classroom is a great way to get students excited about learning, and Hanukkah activities are perfect for bringing holiday cheer and fun to your classroom while introducing [...]

By |2023-12-08T16:40:24-06:00December 1st, 2023|English, Holidays, Math, Teachers & Tutors|

Books to Increase Vocabulary for Each Grade Level

Having a wide vocabulary is an essential skill to develop throughout one’s life, and it’s especially vital for grade students that have exams and college in their future. That’s why we’ve developed this collection of books to increase vocabulary, including one book aligned to each grade between 4th and 11th grade so that any [...]

By |2023-11-21T16:54:04-06:00November 21st, 2023|English, ISEE Test Prep, Learning Tips, ZPQA Student, ZPQA Teacher|

FREE Thanksgiving Activities for the Classroom

The time of year to give thanks is nearly here, and what better way to celebrate than with Thanksgiving activities for your classroom! Conducting holiday-themed activities is a fantastic way to secure your students’ attention and help them practice key reading and math skills. If you’re blanking on ideas for thanksgiving for your students [...]

By |2023-11-15T02:38:39-06:00November 14th, 2023|English, Holidays, Math, Teachers & Tutors|

Free Printable Halloween Classroom Activities – ELA and Math

There's no better way to celebrate the tricks and treats of All Hallows Eve in school than having your students practice key ELA and math skills with printable Halloween classroom activities! From spooky writing prompts to a coordinate plane full of creepy creatures, look no further for effective and easy-to-use practice for students. Each [...]

By |2023-11-02T17:31:59-05:00October 19th, 2023|English, Holidays, Math, Teachers & Tutors|

How to Prepare for the ISEE Essay

Whether you’re just getting started or you’re well in the middle of preparing to take the ISEE, one of the things you will want to learn is how to prepare for the ISEE Essay. Let's cover the basics of the ISEE essay, including some strategies for writing a successful essay and additional resources that'll [...]

By |2023-08-24T12:32:04-05:00August 24th, 2023|English, ISEE Test Prep|

How to Improve Time Management Skills for Students

School, extracurriculars, part-time jobs… with many students having jam-packed schedules, time management skills are essential in ensuring they get the most out of their education. After all, what good are all of those activities if you can’t seem to keep up and are constantly losing track of due dates for important assignments?  It’s incredibly [...]

By |2023-09-01T09:00:20-05:00August 10th, 2023|English, Learning Tips, Math, ZPQA Student, ZPQA Teacher|

Tips for Summer Learning Loss Prevention – Stop the Summer Slide!

Summer learning loss prevention is key in making sure that no students are left behind when school starts up again.​​ Students who allow their brains to idle over summer risk a knowledge loss that leads to cumulative deficits year over year. Conversely, students who continue learning over the summer are likely to earn higher [...]

By |2023-09-01T08:55:00-05:00June 8th, 2023|English, Learning Tips, Math|
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