Spooky Stories and Creepy Poems to Teach Students about Literature

October is here, which means Halloween season is in full swing—what better way to celebrate (while improving your reading skills) than by diving into some spooky stories and creepy poems? If you’re a parent or teacher looking for ways to captivate your students into exercising their ELA skills, these spooky stories and creepy poems [...]

By |2025-10-29T19:46:59-05:00October 29th, 2025|English, Holidays|

Free Printable Halloween Classroom Activities – ELA and Math

There's no better way to celebrate the tricks and treats of All Hallows Eve in school than having your students practice key ELA and math skills with printable Halloween classroom activities! From spooky writing prompts to a coordinate plane full of creepy creatures, look no further for effective and easy-to-use practice for students. Each [...]

By |2025-10-09T16:42:40-05:00October 9th, 2025|English, Holidays, Math, Teachers & Tutors|

Books to Read for Pride Month

It’s June, which means that time of year to read Pride month books! Pride month’s origin is in the anniversary of the 1969 Stonewall riots that fought for LGBTQ+ liberation. Today, it’s a time for people who identify as queer to celebrate their unique identities in the spirit of confidence and self-acceptance. We can [...]

By |2025-06-25T21:57:32-05:00June 10th, 2025|English, Holidays|

Juneteenth Books to Read

Juneteenth was introduced as a national holiday just a few years ago—learn about the holiday and its important impact on Black history with these Juneteenth books! June 19th commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. On this day in 1865, slaves in Texas were finally informed of their freedom—that’s over two years [...]

By |2025-06-10T15:51:02-05:00June 10th, 2025|English, Holidays|

Books About Travel to Read this Summer Break

Whether you’re traveling this summer or staying put, reading books about travel is a great way to expand your worldview and stay occupied with a fun, immersive story. These adventurous travel reads—including historical fiction, magical realism, and modern-day fiction—will take you across the world from the comfort of your bed, carseat, or plane seat! [...]

By |2025-06-23T15:34:58-05:00May 23rd, 2025|English, Holidays|

Free, Fun End of Year Activities for the Classroom

These end of year activities are a surefire way to entertain students while having them practice the foundational reading and math skills they need to succeed next school year! The end of the school year can be a hectic time for elementary students—from getting their grades to preparing for summer plans and attending end-of-school [...]

By |2025-05-23T10:18:35-05:00May 23rd, 2025|English, Holidays, Math, Teachers & Tutors|

Books to Read from AAPI Authors

This Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month, celebrate and learn about different cultures by reading works from AAPI authors! This collection of books to read for AAPI month features some of the most acclaimed Asian American & Pacific Islander authors’ books across all genres—from nonfiction memoirs to fantasy, there’s something for anyone! Middle-Grade [...]

By |2025-05-08T10:26:36-05:00May 8th, 2025|English, Holidays|

Environmental Literature to Read for Earth Day

This Earth Day, celebrate our world by reading environmental literature! Expand your knowledge of Earth sciences or consider our planet from a new perspective with stories like the ones we’ve featured below. Whether you like fiction or nonfiction (or poetry!), take a gander through this selection of captivating environmental reading ahead of your next [...]

By |2025-04-14T16:34:17-05:00April 10th, 2025|English, Holidays|
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