Resources
We read many books and articles in an attempt to stay current on best practices in the areas of tutoring, test preparation, and educational coaching. We also write articles and give presentations on topics of interest to our clients. Below are some resources we find useful; you may too.
Mathematics
- Kids Online Resources: Me and My Math — An interactive site that allows the user to practice skills in a game format.
- Math Playground — Math games, interactive word problems, robot programming, and logic puzzles. K-6.
- Math.com
- Word Problem Solving Strategies
- Place Value
- 123 Order
- Time Telling Game
- AAA Math — Activities, lesions, and links to other sources about everything mathematical.
- Middle School Math Interactives — Interactive math lessons using video to link math to real life.
- Mixed Math Activities — This site is great for families to develop games surrounding common mathematical skills.
Summer Resources
- Smithsonian Discovery Theatre — Live performances for children including dance, puppet shows, storytellers, and original plays.
- National Geographic Museum — Explore all that science has to offer first hand! Admission is FREE!
- Natural Bridge Virginia — In addition to the Natural Bridge itself, where George Washington carved his initial himself, there are multiple attractions on site including a safari Park.
- Wolf Trap's Children's Theatre-in-the-Woods — Presents family-friendly shows Tuesday-Saturday. Recommended for kids in K-6th grade.
- Udvar Hazy Center — National Air and Space Museum — Come explore the history and innovations that still marvel us today. Admission is FREE!
Reading and Writing
- My Award Marker — Encourage reading, writing, and positive behavior!
- BookPALS – Storyline — Streaming video program featuring actors and other people reading children's books aloud.
- Children's Storybooks Online
- Reading Rockets Summer Reading — Strategies for summer reading for children with dyslexia, those who want to work on fluency.
- Starfall — This learn-to-read program is outstanding for emergent readers.
Science
- Department or Interior Just 4 Kids — This site provides maps, pictures, and videos on fish, wildlife, earthquakes, geology, and more!
- Education Planet — Resources, lesson plans, and tips for Science Fairs.
- NASA Earth Science Enterprise for Kids — Teacher guides and games about land, water, air, and people.
- Science News for Kids — Science new for kids ages 9-14. Puzzles, games and hands-on activities.
- StarChild: A Learning Center for Young Astronomers — Provides worksheets, lesson plans, interactive games, and a glossary of terms.
Social Studies
- Kids.gov — K-8 Social Studies activities for children.
- Greta's Game Station — Games for children in Pre-K thru High School.
- History for Kids — Games, puzzles, historical facts, and online textbooks.
- Scholastic — Online activities and interactive learning.