In this video, I teach you how to create a KWL chart to help you understand what you are reading. I explain the purpose of KWL charts, give two examples, and even give you a practice activity to challenge you! I even include a FREE...

In this video, I teach you how to make predictions as you read. This is a great way to help you understand what you are reading. I explain the purpose of predictions and give you two examples. I even include a FREE workbook. I invite you...

In this video, I teach you Costa's Levels of Questions. I talk about how to write Level 1 questions, right there questions. I talk about how to write Level 2 questions, think and search questions. I talk about how to write Level 3...

Reading Comprehension is very important for kids to practice and they will need these skills for the rest of their lives. Reading a book is no fun when you don't comprehend what is happening. In this video we give students a chance to...

What is an Inference? Making an inference simply means to use what you already know to make a guess about something that you don’t know. It is a very important reading comprehension skill and throughout this video we help your kids and...

Leaving the bookstore at the beginning of the semester you're probably wondering how the heck you're going to get through all of that reading. Today we're explaining how much of that reading you really need to do and the best strategies...

This video provides a comprehensive overview of the differences between active and passive voice in writing and offers practical tips on how to identify and improve passive sentences. The presenter explains how active voice makes writing...

In this video, the teacher explains how good readers use their knowledge of punctuation to read fluently. They discuss the importance of pausing at the right places, using the appropriate tone of voice, and understanding the different...

Reading books can be fun, but there’s so much more to discover beneath the surface. In this episode of Crash Course Kids Literature, we’ll use our background knowledge and story evidence to make inferences about E.B. White’s novel,...

In today's video, we list 15 reasons why you should read books - because the benefits of reading more are simply outstanding. Reading is a priceless activity, but sadly, the habit of reading books has been on a decline. Most people claim...

"Understanding stories involves listening and visualising. In this activity, children aged 3-7 will create sketches based on a story they have heard or read.



Children will then make connections between their story sketches and...

Unlock the mysteries of the human heart with this comprehensive and easy-to-understand tutorial on EKG interpretation! We'll break down the basics of electrocardiogram analysis and help you master reading EKGs in no time. Whether you're...

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"Making visual connections between the present and the future helps to open gateways and expand possibilities.



Futurists predict that the majority of students will work in jobs that do not even exist today. In this activity,...

"How do authors and illustrators weave information that they know into stories? Stories that are personally relevant help children understand the difference between fact and fiction.



In this activity, children aged 3-7 will...

"Families need to be ready for whatever weather is coming and to help children prepare for the unexpected.



In this activity, children aged 8-11 will design and play a game that helps them explore different types of weather....

"Skills and mindsets that students cultivate today, including curiosity, imagination, open-mindedness, persistence and growth mindset, prepare them for STEAM careers.



In this activity, children aged 12-14 and parents will work...

Addressing time in stories helps children understand how sequence impacts the narrative of any story – personal, real or imagined.



In this activity, children aged 3-7 will create illustrations that reflect the beginning,...

"Sequencing helps children understand the main idea of a story and how changing the order can change the meaning and outcome.



In this activity, children aged 3-7 will illustrate a sequence of events in a story and organise...

"Designers and engineers create new products by identifying unmet needs, then defining, exploring and assessing solutions.



In this activity, children aged 12-14 will use the IDEA Design Thinking Process to reimagine and...

This video explains the signs and symptoms of dyslexia, a learning disability that affects a person's oral and written language skills. It covers difficulties with speech, reading, numbers, following instructions, and writing. The video...

Fairy tales aren’t just “once upon a time…” and “happily ever after.” They can connect us to people across the world! In our final episode of Crash Course Kids Literature, we compare and contrast different versions of “Little Red Riding...

How do characters make a story? In this episode of Crash Course Kids Literature, we’ll investigate the traits of characters from “King and the Dragonflies” by Kacen Callender and uncover the ways they relate to each other. Topic:...

Where do you find a theme? Deep in the characters, under the setting, entwined in the plot? In this episode of Crash Course Kids Literature, we travel through the universe with the characters in “A Wrinkle in Time” to discover its...