K5 Learning Blog

Informational texts shape how students learn in grades 4 and 5. Explore why nonfiction reading matters and how it supports comprehension, vocabulary, and real-world learning.

Animals face danger every day in the wild, but they have developed clever ways to stay safe.

Grade 3 marks the start of multiplication learning. See how kids move from counting to multiplying, and what skills they’re expected to master along the way.

Editing doesn’t have to be overwhelming. These simple, grade-by-grade editing checklists help kids spot mistakes, build confidence, and turn rough drafts into polished writing.

When kids get stuck on tricky-looking words, guessing isn’t the answer. Discover easy strategies that help children sound words out and keep reading.

Meet a software developer and discover how coding, creativity, and problem-solving come together to build the digital world around us.

We have grade-leveled winter word lists for K–5 that build spelling skills and keep learning seasonal and fun.

Oceans do more than hold water. They help us breathe, control the climate, and support life on Earth. Discover why healthy oceans are essential to our planet.

Division in grade 3 is about sharing and grouping. These are skills kids already use every day.

Have you ever dreamed of studying sharks or saving sea turtles? Meet the scientists who explore and protect our oceans.