Reading Rockets
Reading Rockets: Goals for First Grade: Early Reading and Writing
Children go through certain phases of reading development from preschool through third grade- from exploration of books to independent reading. Find out what children at the first-grade phase should be able to do, and what teachers and...
Reading Rockets
Reading Rockets: How to Teach Writing in Kindergarten
Literacy expert Timothy Shanahan shares best practices for teaching reading and writing. In this article, he recommends some reasonable approaches, activities, and routines to help facilitate and teach writing in Kindergarten.
Love To Know Media
Your Dictionary: Teaching Kids About Reflective Writing
This site offers ideas to encourage children to practice reflective writing and tips for teachers to teach it.
Understood For All
Understood.org: Skills Kids Need Going Into First Grade
There are fun ways to practice language and math skills to help your child get ready for first grade. Here is a list of skills kids need to develop for first grade in reading, writing, and math.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Tips for Test Day
The big day is finally here: you've studied, you've practiced, and you've gotten a good night's sleep. The last hurdle is just to take the test! One key to overcoming Test Day anxiety is to have a plan. This article offers tips for test...