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One of the biggest fears that educators and parents have in the summertime relates to how they can help children during their summer breaks. Here are some ways teachers, administrators, and parents can work together to ensure children read this summer and avoid the dreaded “summer reading slide.”

We who educate know the depth of work required to bring learning to our many students. We do it because we love the kids. Here’s one example of a profound and generous act from one teacher to her student. Comment below to share about a teacher you know who demonstrates the “HeArt of Teaching”!

As a parent and a teacher, I’m constantly looking for new ways to engage my kids and my students both in and away from school. As summer approaches, I thought I would share some of my favorites with you. I’d love to know how they work for you and to hear some of your ideas as well!

TCM was among a select group of publishers honored at the White House for publishing educational materials featuring information on health! Supporting the First Lady's Let's Move Initiative, our Science Readers: A Closer Look Be Healthy! Be Fit! Kit features life science concepts related to being healthy and fit.

Teachers, we want you to know how much we appreciate you, and how well we know that you make a difference in students’ lives everywhere. We look forward to offering you resources “built” for you, with practical and purposeful ideas, tips, and information to help you be the best you can be!

Learning to read is like learning to ride a bike. The foundational skills in reading are best developed through instruction followed by practice with support and feedback. As teachers we need to find ways to support our readers in their reading while providing formative feedback during and after their reading.