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December 30, 2021

How should I work with my child’s school to get them tested for a reading disability or dyslexia?

If you are concerned about your child’s progress learning to read, you are not alone! It is estimated that 1 in 5 people has dyslexia worldwide. Our team put together some tips for working...

Academics / Early Childhood / Elementary School / For Families / For Schools / Learning at Home / Remote Learning for Fams

December 30, 2021

Supporting Young English Learners at Home (Available in 9 Languages)

The IES.ed.gov website has simple, fun activity ideas for families with young English learners. The activities will help to strengthen language skills in the home language or English. They are available in 9 languages...

Academics / Early Childhood / Elementary School / For Families / For Schools / Learning at Home / Remote Learning for Fams / Remote Learning for Schools

September 8, 2021

Videos of Families Reading Together from Raising a Reader (Available in English and Spanish)

Do you want to see how other parents and caregivers read to their kids at home? By visiting the Raising a Reader website and scrolling down to the “Resources for Families & Caregivers” section,...

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Academics / Elementary School / For Families / Learning at Home / Middle & High School

June 11, 2021

Encouraging Girls in Math and Science: Three Powerful Female Role Models

This activity guide, created for families and caregivers, introduces children in grades 3-8 to powerful female role models in the field of STEM. Families can help children to make connections to their lives and...

Cover of A Third-Grade Teacher's Guide to Supporting Family Involvement in Foundational Reading Skills

Academics / Elementary School / For Schools

April 23, 2021

A Third Grade Teacher’s Guide to Supporting Family Involvement in Foundational Reading Skills

The Regional Education Laboratory (REL) has developed this teacher’s guide to support families in practicing foundational reading skills at home. The Teacher’s Guide includes a snapshot of each recommendation, how-to steps, language teachers can...

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Academics / Early Childhood / Elementary School / For Families / Learning at Home / Remote Learning for Fams

February 26, 2021

Virtual Storytime Videos for Families to Celebrate Black History Month

To celebrate Black History Month, teachers at the A. Sophie Rogers School for Early Learning at The Ohio State University created multiple read-along videos for families to enjoy at home. The books feature Black...

Academics / Early Childhood / For Families / For Schools / Learning at Home

February 26, 2021

Podcast: Teaching the ABCs with OSU’s Dr. Shayne Piasta

This podcast from South Side Early Learning features Dr. Shayne Piasta, an associate professor at The Ohio State University, who explains what we know (and don’t know) about teaching kids the ABCs from the...

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Academics / Elementary School / For Families / Learning at Home / Remote Learning for Fams

November 30, 2020

Explore the Boston Museum of Science!

Explore virtual exhibits plus a calendar of daily live stream events hosted by Museum educators, bringing the wonder of science to you anywhere, anytime. This website includes many STEM activities, virtual exhibits, and more,...

Academics / Elementary School / For Families / Learning at Home

November 30, 2020

STEM Activities for Families

Whether you’re organizing a family STEM event, or looking for fun STEM activities to do as a family at home, EiE Families has you covered! These hands-on, research-based activities promote collaborative problem-solving, and build...

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Academics / Communication / Early Childhood / Elementary School / For Families / For Schools / Learning at Home / Remote Learning for Fams / Remote Learning for Schools

October 30, 2020

Quick Family Guides: Grade Level Expectations for K-5 (Available in English & Spanish)

These family guides from Seek Common Ground can help you as a parent/caregiver understand more about what your child should know and be able to do by the end of each grade in literacy...

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