Reading & writing

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Do Online Classes Work for Children Under 6?

Decision guide6 min readAges 3–5

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My Child Can Read but Can't Spell

Explainer6 min readAges 6–10

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How to Teach Phonics at Home: A Simple Daily Routine

How-to5 min readAges 4–9

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How Kids Can Build Their Own Fantasy World

How-to5 min readAges 6–14

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How to Teach Letters and Sounds to Preschoolers

How-to5 min readAges 3–5

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Halloween Reading Activities for Kids Ages 6–8

Ideas list10 min readAges 6–8

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Why Kids Read Fluently but Struggle to Understand

How-to9 min readAges 7–12

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Improve Writing at Home

How-to5 min readAges 8–14

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Reading Skills by Grade

Decision guide6 min readAges 8–14

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Do Graphic Novels Count as Reading?

Decision guide5 min readAges 7–14

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Reading Fluency Help

How-to5 min readAges 6–12

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Essay Writing for Middle School

How-to5 min readAges 11–14

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Grammar vs Writing Skills

Comparison5 min readAges 8–14

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Help a Reluctant Reader

How-to5 min readAges 7–14

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Improve Reading Comprehension

How-to5 min readAges 8–14

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Organize Writing Ideas

Ideas list5 min readAges 8–14

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Best Reading Websites and Apps

Comparison5 min readAges 6–14

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Build Vocabulary Without Lists

How-to5 min readAges 7–14

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Handwriting vs Typing for Kids

Comparison5 min readAges 7–14

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Writing Skills by Grade

Decision guide5 min readAges 8–14

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My Child Is Reading Below Grade Level

Decision guide3 min readAges 7–14

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My Child Hates Writing

How-to4 min readAges 8–14

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50 Creative Writing Prompts for Kids

Ideas list3 min readAges 8–14

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1-on-1 Language and Writing Coaching for Neurodiverse Ages 8-12
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Ishita D.

4.6(11)

1-on-1 Language and Writing Coaching for Neurodiverse Ages 8-12

This 1-on-1, multisensory coaching class supports neurodiverse learners ages 8–12, including children with ADHD, Autism, Dyslexia, Speech/Language Delays, or Au…

Beginner

Level

8–12

Ages

30 min

Duration

1 / Week

Classes

Flexible

Weeks

$16.00per class
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10th Grade Core Curriculum — Unit 1 (English, Chemistry, Geometry, Geography)
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Madhav D.

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10th Grade Core Curriculum — Unit 1 (English, Chemistry, Geometry, Geography)

This unit covers key 10th-grade topics: reading comprehension strategies (inference, central ideas, summaries), writing argument and objective summaries, introd…

Beginner

Level

14–17

Ages

60 min

Duration

4 / Week

Classes

8

Weeks

$19.00per class
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11th Grade Unit 5: English, Algebra 2 & Environmental Science
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Poonam S.

4.8(8)

11th Grade Unit 5: English, Algebra 2 & Environmental Science

Unit 5 is the final segment of an 11th-grade full-year program covering expository and analytical writing, advanced Algebra 2 topics (quadratic solving, factori…

Beginner

Level

15–18

Ages

60 min

Duration

4 / Week

Classes

7

Weeks

$22.00per class
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1st Grade Full Curriculum — Part 2
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Ranveer M.

5.0(4)

1st Grade Full Curriculum — Part 2

Part 2 continues 1st-grade standards-based instruction in a consistent small-group setting. Curriculum highlights include reading scientific and narrative texts…

Beginner

Level

5–7

Ages

45 min

Duration

5 / Week

Classes

8

Weeks

$19.50per class
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Questions about Reading & writing

Many children start around age 4 or 5, but readiness varies. Begin with sound games and add letters once your child can hear sounds in words.Read the guide: How to Teach Phonics at Home: A Simple Daily Routine

Accurate sounding does not guarantee vocabulary, knowledge, inference or monitoring of meaning.Read the guide: Improve Reading Comprehension

Yes. They require integration of text and images and can support vocabulary, inference and reading stamina.Read the guide: Help a Reluctant Reader

Many children improve with explicit, targeted instruction matched to the problem.Read the guide: My Child Is Reading Below Grade Level

Yes, to a point. Spelling is the harder skill, so many children read better than they spell. A large or growing gap that does not improve with teaching is worth looking into.Read the guide: My Child Can Read but Can't Spell

No. It can reduce a transcription barrier while composition and keyboard or handwriting skills are taught deliberately.Read the guide: My Child Hates Writing

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