K5 Learning Blog

Many students add extra sentences but still miss important details. The RARE strategy helps young writers add clear, relevant, and well-explained details.

Plants and animals both need air and water, but they get food in very different ways. Learn how plants and animals meet their needs.

Patterns are one of the first ways children learn to make sense of math. Discover how AB, AAB, and ABC patterns help kids predict, reason, and build early algebra skills.

Who helps animals feel better? Let’s explores the work of animal doctors and how they care for pets and wildlife.

Spelling lists can help kids pass a test, but do they really help them spell? Learn why memorization alone doesn’t lead to lasting spelling skills and what works better.

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.