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Four Types of Poetry and Why Students Should Study Them
Some students may naturally gravitate toward poetry and artistic literature while others follow the misconceptions of poetry being boring or for older people. Despite hesitations or protests from these...
View ArticleSee the Winners of K12’s ‘Hometown’ Poetry Contest
This year’s K12 poetry contest revealed a number of talented young poets! The theme was “Hometown,” and we received more than 400 poems from students in kindergarten through 12th grade that demonstrate...
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10 Lessons Kids Learn from A. A. Milne’s Winnie-the-Pooh Books [Quotes]
Christopher Robin and Winnie-the-Pooh are such well known characters that it’s easy to forget they were created in the pages of a book rather than in a Disney animation studio. Of course there’s no...
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Kids’ Art Contest: Sketch a School Subject!
“Education in the arts produces problem solvers who think creatively outside the box and within the box—when the sky is the limit or when given parameters. The arts train students to confidently...
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K12 Expert’s Recommended Reading List for Kids (printable)
“Many reading researchers have indicated that reading is the most important skill for students to succeed not only in school but in society as well. The key to becoming a good reader? Read more and...
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Award-Winning Child Artist Shares Her Secrets
Arizona Virtual Academy (AZVA) student Vrindavan, or Vrindy, as her friends and family call her, entered K12’s Twelfth Annual Art Competition in 2017 as something fun to do, and because the contest’s...
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K12 Announces Winners of the 13th Annual Art Contest
Every October, online curriculum provider, K12 Inc., hosts an annual art contest so students from all over can showcase their skills—in whatever medium they prefer! This year’s contest, Subject...
View ArticleClassic Children’s Books That Make Great Gifts
Holidays and birthdays are perfect opportunities to get kids classic books that they can keep on their bookshelves for years to come. Encouraging reading in kids is crucial for their academic success...
View Article5 Inspirational Books to Encourage Young Readers
Walt Disney once said, “If you can dream it, you can do it.” Inspirational books for elementary students can foster those dreams by inspiring young readers to see opportunity, express themselves, set...
View ArticleEnjoy Children’s Classic Literature via Project Gutenberg
There is a free online library of children’s classic literature available to you that you may not even be aware of! Dr. Doolittle, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, The Velveteen Rabbit, and hundreds more...
View ArticleHow Teachers Are Using Harry Potter Books in School
Few books in modern history have captured children’s imaginations like the Harry Potter series. Together, the seven books that comprise the series have sold more than 500 million copies, which means...
View ArticleOutstanding Kid-Approved Books for ‘Read Across America’ Day
In 1954, William Spaulding, a director at Houghton Mifflin publishing, gave author Theodor Seuss Geisel a challenge. “Write me a story that first-graders can’t put down!” he instructed. Spaulding was...
View ArticleHow Arts in Education Impacts Grades
Many parents are familiar with the merits of arts in education for their children. But, some may not realize that creative pursuits also have tangible academic benefits. Studies show that integrating...
View ArticleHow to Improve Your Child’s Reading Skills (Infographic)
Early reading skills are often linked to academic achievement. And for good reason. Reading sparks creativity, improves concentration, and even strengthens connections in the brain! So, a goal for...
View ArticleK12 Reveals the Winners of the 2019 ‘Subject Matters’ Poetry Contest
Recently, K12 held a poetry contest in which students were encouraged to submit their original poems that related to the contest theme, “Subject Matters.” More than 300 students in kindergarten through...
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Exploring Arts in Education with Kids
If you ask ten different people what art means to them, you’re likely to get ten different answers. Art is an individual’s way of expressing themselves and a way for students to develop skills like...
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Announcing the Winners of K12’s 2019 Art Contest
Creative students had the chance to express their adventurous side during K12’s 14th Annual Art Contest recently. This year’s theme was Artistic Adventure, and the more than 1,600 submissions...
View ArticleJetBlue One of Many to Offer Free Books for Kids
The sky is the limit for children who read. JetBlue Airlines apparently agrees. Last month, in a joint initiative with Random House Children Books, it installed free book vending machines in Southeast...
View ArticleKeep Young Readers Engaged with Books About Summer Adventures
School might be out for the summer, but that doesn’t mean the learning should stop. Childhood literacy is more important than ever. The New York Times reports that a third of young children are behind...
View ArticleKeep Young Learners Discovering with Summer-themed Podcasts
Summer learning loss is always top-of-mind when the schoolbooks close and the summer sunshine beckons. It can be hard to keep kids engaged in education when they’re on a brain break. Literacy skills...
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