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|

Chinese New Year Books to Read & Learn about Chinese Culture

As we're getting accustomed to the beginning of 2025, we have another new beginning just around the corner—Chinese New Year! On Wednesday, January 29th, we bid farewell to the Year of the Dragon and welcome the Year of the Snake, symbolizing reflection and personal transformation. This widely-celebrated holiday begins on the first new moon [...]

By |2026-02-19T07:32:48-06:00January 23rd, 2025|English, Holidays|

FREE Thanksgiving Activities for the Classroom

The time of year to give thanks is nearly here, and what better way to celebrate than with Thanksgiving activities for your classroom! Conducting holiday-themed activities is a fantastic way to secure your students’ attention and help them practice key reading and math skills. If you’re blanking on ideas for thanksgiving for your students [...]

By |2024-11-25T16:45:17-06:00November 15th, 2024|English, Holidays, Math, Teachers & Tutors|

Halloween Books to Get You in the Spooky Spirit

The fall semester is in full swing, the cold weather is (slowly) approaching, and Halloween is right around the corner! There's no better way to embrace this spooky season while improving your reading skills than by reading a scary novel. Whether you’re a fan of ghost stories, partial to science fiction, or a fan [...]

By |2024-10-03T12:16:15-05:00October 3rd, 2024|English, Holidays|

Back to School Books for All Grade Levels

If you’re looking for a read to help you (or your students) ease into this new school year, you’re sure to find the right story among these back to school books! Consistently reading is one of the best ways to improve essential ELA skills. The books in this collection were selected because of their [...]

By |2024-10-01T14:56:39-05:00August 22nd, 2024|English|

Fantasy Books to Read This Summer (Grades 3-12)

Have you chosen which books to read this summer? This break from school has endless possibilities—an exciting fantasy read can whisk you away to a magical place for once-in-a-lifetime experiences, no matter where you are! This collection of summer fantasy books suggests several reads suitable for each range of grade levels, including both newer [...]

By |2024-06-18T12:30:03-05:00June 18th, 2024|English|

Eight Poems to Teach Rhyme Scheme

April is National Poetry Month, and there’s no better way to celebrate than by reading and learning about poetry! Last year, we developed a guide for learning figurative language through poetry, since metaphorical and abstract language thrives in the work of poets. Another important aspect of poetry is rhyme scheme, which helps writers develop [...]

By |2026-02-09T17:44:17-06:00April 4th, 2024|English|
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