Language Arts

Full of facts about our fledgling democracy, the call for a national government, and the Constitutional Convention, Unite or Die: How 13 States Became a Nation presents American history with personality, good humor, and energy. Jef Czekaj's exuberant illustrations capture the excitement of opening night and the elation of the birth of a nation.

This poetry activity helps build skills and provides a great way for you to have some fun with your kids. Just fill in the blanks with the appropriate words to create your own original poem.

Practice parts of speech with this grammar skill-builder. Fill in the blanks with an appropriate word and create an original poem.

Learn what you can do to help a child who is struggling with spelling.

Learn how you can help a gifted child become a better speller.

Exposure to more than one language will reinforce mastery of syntax for gifted students.

IB offers programmes for the primary years (ages 3-12), the middle years (ages 11-16), and a diploma programme for the final two years of high school.

Spelling problems may indeed indicate a learning disability, but look for other indicators.

Many kids can learn their spelling words before a test and then seem to "lose" the words at the time of the actual test.

Help your child ace his next spelling test.

Discover ideas to help a fifth-grader with spelling.

Try this tip to boost your child's spelling grades.

What can you do to help a gifted 12-year-old son improve his spelling?

Discover some nifty ways to help your child prepare for school in areas of spelling and math.

Learn where you can go to find out about organizations that focus on adult literacy.