Books to Read from AAPI Authors

This Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month, celebrate and learn about different cultures by reading works from AAPI authors! This collection of books to read for AAPI month features some of the most acclaimed Asian American & Pacific Islander authors’ books across all genres—from nonfiction memoirs to fantasy, there’s something for anyone! Middle-Grade [...]

By |2025-05-08T10:26:36-05:00May 8th, 2025|English, Holidays|

8 Short Stories to Teach Literary Devices

With these short stories to teach literary devices, see how authors use literary techniques and elements with a captivating tale you can read in under an hour. Whether you’re an educator looking for instructional materials or a student looking for ELA practice, this selection of entertaining stories are ripe with material for literary analysis [...]

By |2025-04-24T11:27:52-05:00April 24th, 2025|English, Learning Tips|

Sayings You Didn’t Know were Shakespeare Quotes

Considered by many to be the greatest writer in the English language, William Shakespeare had a monumental impact on culture and literature; in fact, many of today’s sayings were originally Shakespeare Quotes!  Of these quotes—which have been in the English semantic lexicon for centuries now—many are word-for-word sayings used in our modern world, while [...]

By |2025-04-24T11:05:53-05:00April 24th, 2025|English|

Environmental Literature to Read for Earth Day

This Earth Day, celebrate our world by reading environmental literature! Expand your knowledge of Earth sciences or consider our planet from a new perspective with stories like the ones we’ve featured below. Whether you like fiction or nonfiction (or poetry!), take a gander through this selection of captivating environmental reading ahead of your next [...]

By |2025-04-14T16:34:17-05:00April 10th, 2025|English, Holidays|

10 Books to Improve Vocabulary Acquisition

An enriched vocabulary yields improved communication and comprehension of English—Piqosity has curated this collection of books to improve vocabulary skills for the purpose of providing a resource for anyone looking to build and strengthen their vocabulary. These novels contain precise and imaginative diction, helping you develop your vocabulary and reading comprehension skills while being [...]

Free Earth Day Activities for Students | Math & ELA

We’ve curated several Earth Day activities for students that celebrate the holiday while helping students build their ELA skills! Earth Day is on Tuesday, April 22, 2025—keep reading to explore some ideas on how your classroom can celebrate! Students care deeply about the environment. They know about climate change and the ways that humans [...]

By |2025-04-10T16:29:03-05:00April 8th, 2025|English, Holidays, Teachers & Tutors|

Free ELA & Math Easter Activities for the Classroom

We’ve curated these Easter activities for the classroom as a resource for educators to bring the Easter spirit into class while helping students build their reading, writing, and math skills! Celebrating holidays like Easter in the classroom connects students from different cultures and backgrounds. By incorporating the holiday into the school day through themed [...]

By |2025-04-10T16:41:41-05:00April 8th, 2025|English, Holidays, Math, Teachers & Tutors|

Books for Women’s History Month—Grades 3–12

March is Women’s History Month, which means it’s a great opportunity to read and appreciate the influential works of significant women writers. We’ve compiled a list of books suitable for each grade level from elementary to high school. Each book explores themes of feminism, features great storytelling, and provides an opportunity to celebrate talented [...]

By |2025-04-30T16:28:52-05:00March 20th, 2025|English|

ELA & Math Eid al-Fitr Activities for the Classroom

Have your students practice their skills while learning about and celebrating the end of Ramadan with these Eid activities! Known as “the festival of breaking the fast”, Eid al-Fitr is the last day of Ramadan—in 2025, it falls on the evening of Saturday, March 29 (lasting through Sunday the 30th). Celebrating cultural holidays in [...]

By |2025-03-26T14:28:57-05:00March 20th, 2025|English, Holidays, Math|

St. Patrick’s Day Activities for the Classroom | ELA & Math

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in school while having students practice their English & math skills with these St. Patrick’s Day activities!  With fun, holiday-themed activities that integrate math and literacy practice, you’ll keep your class on track while taking a break from the typical school day. These activities call on students to be creative [...]

By |2025-03-17T11:39:40-05:00March 7th, 2025|English, Holidays, Math, Teachers & Tutors|
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