Whether big or small, scary or cute, children love dinosaurs. Kids can rattle off facts about the terrible lizards at the drop of a hat, and can pronounce scientific names with an ease that sometimes baffles adults. Join in the fun with these books!
Learn about the strengths and weaknesses of Direct Instruction, a promising reading intervention program evaluated by the American Federation of Teachers in their series “Building on the Best, Learning from What Works.”
The Directed Reading Thinking Activity (DRTA) approach makes readers stop, think, and respond orally or in written responses as they read a new text. It’s an engaging way to make reading interactive while building students’ awareness of their understanding while reading.
Disability.gov has resources for students with disabilities, their parents, and teachers. You’ll find information about teaching strategies, using assistive technologies in the classroom, and preparing for college, financial aid, and scholarships. Resources for parents include tips for more effective Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings and helping your child make the transition from school to work. You can also look for resources in your state.
Discovery Education provides innovative teaching materials for teachers, useful and enjoyable resources for students, and smart advice for parents about how to help their kids enjoy learning and excel in school. The site is constantly reviewed for educational relevance by practicing classroom teachers in elementary school, middle school, and high school.
Many young readers are drawn to graphic novels, with their vivid illustrations and turn-the-page pacing. Here are some of our favorite graphic novels that feature stories and characters from different cultures and countries around the world. You’ll also find memoirs and other narrative nonfiction, told in new ways through the graphic format. Discover many more related titles with Book Finder.
Learn more about books across multiple genres that are representative of the diverse world in which we live, including diversity in race, class, disability, and religion. You’ll also find innovative approaches for bringing children and books together, as well as content analyses and descriptions of titles that share common features.
Diwali, the Indian festival of lights, is primarily celebrated by followers of the Hindu, Sikh, and Jain faiths. Diwali is an autumn festival, and the main celebration takes place on the day of the new Moon, when the sky is at its darkest. On the night of Diwali, communities light candles and clay lamps (called diyas), placing them throughout their homes and in the streets to light up the dark night. Families gather together to celebrate.
