Child Development Tips & Resources

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Halloween learning activities: Treat kids to spooky fun with reading & math

Kids love Halloween, making it the perfect opportunity to sneak in a little learning. Cue up creative costumes, gho...

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Raising strong readers: How to put kids on the right page for every age and stage

Literacy is the ability to read and write. Pretty straightforward, right? However, little ones take in and process ...

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Interactive vocabulary games make great early learning activities

What does it mean when we say someone has a “big vocabulary” or a “good vocabulary”? It means they know and use a w...

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Storybook preschool activities: Spark a love for learning by reading aloud

A beautiful quote of unknown origin, posted many places online, says, “Reading to children, even before they can un...

A diverse group of first graders engaged in interactive learning activities in a vibrant and cheerful classroom setting.

Boost reading with cool games for first graders

At School Zone, we believe reading is a journey that opens doors to learning and discovery. For first graders, developing strong reading skills is key to building confidence and a love for learning.

A photo of a young boy working on a word search worksheet and School Zone's My First Word Searches Little Busy Book with a variety of word search puzzles from the book

Engage your child's mind: How to create your own word search for fun learning

Create DIY word search puzzles to build kids' skillsCreating your own word search puzzles is a delightful way to combine fun and learning for children.