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Category: Educational Approaches

Free Guide! Adapt the MCT Curriculum for Reading and Writing Learners ✍️📖
The fourth and final post in our blog series on adapting MCT for different kinds of learners offers tips to help parents and educators give extra support to reading and writing learners. Although the MCT curriculum naturally aligns well with these learners’ strengths, our latest post reveals specific techniques that can make MCT even more engaging and impactful, enabling students to connect with the lessons in a way that truly resonates.

Free Guide! Adapt the MCT Curriculum for Kinesthetic Learners ✨
In the third post of our new blog series, we’re offering tips to give kinesthetic learners ways to adapt the MCT language arts curriculum so that they can move their bodies while they enrich their minds. It can be a challenge to give kinesthetic learners the hands-on, physical experiences that they crave while learning new curricular content, especially in a subject such as language arts, but we’ve got ideas that can help!

Free Guide! Adapt the MCT Curriculum for Visual Learners 👀
Next up in our new blog series: helping visual learners make the most of the MCT language arts curriculum. The MCT curriculum is already designed to enhance meaning through the use of a wide array of visual elements, but there are specific strategies that parents and educators can use to make sure that visual learners get the best benefits from their learning. Our newest blog post explores these and more.

Free Guide! Adapt the MCT Curriculum for Auditory Learners 🎧
We’re launching a new blog series that addresses how to adapt the MCT language arts curriculum to enhance the experience for students who learn best in a variety of ways, and we begin with auditory learners. Many of the MCT books include a key feature to support auditory learners, but in this blog post, we offer ideas that can take the learning even further.

A New Map of Learning
Many students struggle with traditional materials and learning methods because of various challenges, including visual processing issues. At Royal Fireworks, we’re dedicated to creating a new map of learning that provides richer and more diverse learning experiences for these children—a dedication that is reflected in both our online courses and our print materials.

Revitalize Civics Education This Election Season
With election season upon us, it’s a great time to get kids thinking about the democratic process with our problem-based learning (PBL) unit The Great Debates. PBL teaches valuable skills in the context of a real-world problem—skills such as critical thinking, collaboration, negotiation, and self-directed learning. And this unit in particular couldn’t be more timely and relevant!

Remembering Pearl Harbor with Cassie’s War
As we mark the bombing of Pearl Harbor eighty-two years ago today, we are reminded of the profound impact that World War II had on countless lives. In remembrance of this historic event, we bring you a poignant and gripping novel that captures the essence of those tumultuous times: “Cassie’s War” by Allan M. Winkler. This novel is not just a historical account; it’s a journey of friendship, resilience, and self-discovery, offering a compelling narrative that vividly portrays the realities faced by children during World War II.

A Different Way to Explore World History
We’re excited to announce the publication of two novels that approach the topic of world history in a fascinating new way. Our One Year in History series presents history laterally—that is, instead of telling what happened chronologically, each of these books tells what was happening virtually everywhere in the world, all within a single year. Order these well-crafted books today!

Ditch the traditional textbook for these creative alternatives!
We offer hundreds of books that pack the intellectual punch of a textbook while being as fun to read as a favorite book. With everything from picture books about Western philosophy to fascinating biographies that teach math concepts, you’re sure to find a book that will get your child learning in a whole new way!

Celebrate Independence Day with Our American History Series!
On the 4th of July, a day that symbolizes the spirit of independence and the birth of our nation, we invite you to embark on a memorable journey through our Adventures on the American Frontier history series. These are books that tell fascinating true stories that kids won’t forget, which makes them a valuable part of the learning experience. After all, education means little if we don’t remember what we’ve learned.

Books to Celebrate Earth Day All Year
This Earth Day, we want to share with you a special selection of books that will not only educate but also inspire young minds to care for our planet. These books are filled with fun and engaging activities that will encourage students to learn about the environment and the world around them while having fun at the same time.

Social-Emotional Resources for Kids
We offer books for children who need some help finding calm in a hectic world, especially with the start of the school year. We’ve even got a new Mindfulness Pack of books for youngsters!

Michael Clay Thompson Discusses the Poodle Books in a Helpful New Video
Sometimes we get questions about the best way to use Michael Clay Thompson’s Poodle books, so we’ve produced a new video of Michael discussing his intent for the entire Poodle project and his recommendations for the most effective way of implementing the books with children.

Why Is My Gifted Child Bringing Home F’s?
It can be frustrating to adults when gifted children, who have so much talent and ability, underachieve academically. One reason is a fear of failure, and this book excerpt from “The Essential Guidebook for Parents of Gifted Children” explains why this perplexing and discouraging phenomenon can happen—and, more importantly, how to change it.