Grades 8–9. Our most useful guides for this age, grouped by topic.
226guides for this age
The three guides we would read first at this age.
14 topics have guides for this age.
Guides for when school gets hard at this age.
Art, music & makingNew
Decision guide6 min readAges 6–14
Test prep & study skillsNew
Decision guide6 min readAges 7–15
Test prep & study skillsNew
How-to5 min readAges 6–17
Math, logic & chessNew
How-to10 min readAges 6–14
Life skills & languagesNew
How-to6 min readAges 9–17
Choosing classes & campsNew
Decision guide6 min readAges 5–14
Art, music & makingNew
How-to6 min readAges 8–13
Test prep & study skillsNew
Decision guide6 min readAges 8–17
Art, music & makingNew
Decision guide6 min readAges 6–14
Test prep & study skillsNew
Decision guide6 min readAges 7–15
Test prep & study skillsNew
How-to6 min readAges 6–17
HomeschoolingNew
How-to6 min readAges 5–14
HomeschoolingNew
Decision guide6 min readAges 5–17
Screens, AI & online safetyNew
Decision guide6 min readAges 13–17
Coding, AI & game designNew
Decision guide6 min readAges 8–17
Compare programs & platformsNew
Comparison7 min readAges 7–17
Compare programs & platformsNew
Comparison6 min readAges 6–14
Compare programs & platformsNew
Comparison6 min readAges 8–14
Compare programs & platformsNew
Comparison6 min readAges 6–14
Compare programs & platformsNew
Comparison6 min readAges 5–14
Test prep & study skillsNew
Decision guide6 min readAges 6–17
Compare programs & platformsNew
Decision guide6 min readAges 6–17
Compare programs & platformsNew
Comparison6 min readAges 5–14
Compare programs & platformsNew
Comparison7 min readAges 6–17
Compare programs & platformsNew
Comparison6 min readAges 6–14
Compare programs & platformsNew
Comparison6 min readAges 6–14
Compare programs & platformsNew
Comparison6 min readAges 5–14
Compare programs & platformsNew
Comparison6 min readAges 6–14
Small-group classes for ages 13–14.
T. G.
A twelve-week ensemble course where teens learn to speak, understand and perform Shakespeare. Learners explore verse, character and staging through scenes from…
Intermediate
Level
11–16
Ages
75 min
Duration
1 / Week
Classes
12
Weeks
Pramila D.
A one-time 90-minute masterclass packed with improv games that build quick thinking, teamwork and stage confidence. Learners warm up, play classic scene games,…
Intermediate
Level
9–14
Ages
90 min
Duration
1 / Week
Classes
1
Weeks
Pooja K.
A weekly club that helps tweens and teens feel calm and focused before and during tests. In a 4-week rotating cycle, learners practice breathing and reset routi…
Beginner
Level
10–15
Ages
45 min
Duration
1 / Week
Classes
Ongoing
Weeks
Nandini S.
A one-time 60-minute class that walks students through what to expect on the ISEE and SSAT entrance exams. Learners try original practice questions in the style…
Intermediate
Level
10–14
Ages
60 min
Duration
1 / Week
Classes
1
Weeks
Make it together. Younger children need you to set it up; teens should own it, with you checking in once a week.Read the guide: How to Make a Study Plan for a Big Test
Yes, to a point. No-code tools teach how models learn from data. To build custom AI projects or understand what tools are doing, some Python goes a long way.Read the guide: Should My Teen Learn Python or Start With AI Tools?
Ask questions and teach patterns, but preserve the child’s ownership and avoid rewriting sentences for them.Read the guide: Essay Writing for Middle School
Online relationships can be meaningful but need safety rules and should not automatically replace all offline connection when the child wants broader belonging.Read the guide: Child Has No Close Friends
Many teachers prefer kids not cite it directly. It can be a starting point, though. Have your child follow its references to find sources they can cite.Read the guide: How to Help Your Child Research a History Project