Author: Rochel Lieberman

Investigative Theme Self-Reporting Activity

Family Activity: Exploring the Investigative RIASEC Theme Purpose: To explore the Investigative RIASEC theme together as a family and discuss interests. Materials Needed: A device to watch video linked below Pencils for tally marks and a piece of paper or the Investigative Theme Self-Reporting Activity Resource English Resource Spanish Resource Steps: 1. Choose a Video: […]

Realistic Theme Self-Reporting Activity

Family Activity: Exploring the Realistic RIASEC Theme Purpose: Explore and discuss the Realistic RIASEC theme. Materials Needed: A device to watch the video linked below Pen/paper for tally marks or resource below English Resource Spanish Resource Steps: 1. Choose a Video: Pick one video below based on your child’s age. 2. Watch the Video: Make […]

Smart Money Moves

Kid-Friendly Online Banking Apps Here’s a cool way to teach your kids about money: mock mobile banking apps. These popular tools expose kids firsthand to the concept of digital money—which is still money and needs to be managed responsibly. With mock mobile banking apps, kids can manage virtual money, set savings goals, and even earn […]

What Is Money?

Below is a lesson that gives an overview of different kinds of money. Consider reading it with your child and using the discussion questions to generate conversations about money. What is Money? Imagine a world where you couldn’t just buy your favorite game or snack with coins or bills. Sounds strange, right? Well, a long […]

The Importance of Teaching Kids Financial Literacy

Understanding financial literacy is crucial for success in life. It goes beyond just understanding money matters. It will have a wider and longer-lasting impact for your children. It helps kids learn early. Teaching kids about money when they’re young helps them learn important skills. They can learn how to save and invest money, spend wisely, […]

Create a Home Reading Plan

Reading just 20 minutes a day provides incredible benefits to your child—some academic and some personal. They will gain a rich vocabulary, perform better on tests, and develop a lifelong love of learning. Remember, it’s never too early or too late to start this beneficial habit. Whether you’re reading picture books with your young child, […]

The Importance of Reading Daily

The Incredible Impact of 20 Minutes: How Daily Reading Transforms Children’s Lives Did you know that reading for just 20 minutes a day offers numerous benefits? Reading enhances critical thinking skills. Reading topics of interest fosters a love of reading and helps children develop into lifelong learners. Reading introduces children to diverse ideas and cultures. […]

Connect Lexile to Career Possibilities

Within Beable, your child will choose three careers of greatest interest to them and identify the Lexile requirements for each one. Have your child log in to Beable and show you their chosen careers and Lexile levels. Ask them if they have a plan to complete Beable lessons in order to improve their reading ability.

How Can I Use the Lexile?

There are ways that you can use the Lexile Framework to provide your child with time on task reading materials that are well matched to their Lexile level. One way is to encourage your child to log into Beable and complete lessons. Beable lessons are precisely matched to your child’s level. As your child’s reading […]

Check Your Child’s Lexile Level

Your child has taken an initial Lexile assessment within Beable. Ask them to log in, take you to their Learner Record, and show you their Lexile level. It’s important to know that your child will take the initial, longer Lexile assessment only one time. After that, they will take a monthly Power Up Challenge. This […]