In this article we list 5 recommended external as well as our own resources to support homeschoolng parents and their children can benefit from in working to improve their language learning skills.
Promoting Our Four Language Skills
In building basic language skills, children will come to appreciate how each skill begins to build on other language skills. At EduKitchen, we believe that parents should have children understand that listening and reading are skills specific to the individual’s growth in undersanding language, while speaking and writing are skills grow through the knowledge they share with others. Word choice therefore becomes very important when children begin to speak or write.
One important method in promoting language skills is through visual aids. The resources we share can that are designed to be used in the traditional classroom, can just as easily be used in the homeschooling classroom.
Visual aids we share include posters, infographics, and presentations. You can find our resources through our profiles in Canva and Teachers Pay Teachers. An infographic we have for free is how to promote language skills in the classroom which highlights the benefits of each of the four language skills. Click here to access this free resource or on the image below.
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Watch this video to see our video on how to improve your English writing skills.
English Language Learning – Early Stages
Early language development starts with a strong focus on phonics. Later stages of language development builds on this foundation.
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We have further categorized our websites into the stages of language development.
To read more on the stages of language development, click here.Â
We now introduce to you five valuable websites that help with English language learning!
The ETI Academy believes that in educating children, we must also include a little entertainment to keep students entertained or so very interested they can’t look away!
I. Hooked on Phonics Works for Kids!
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Hooked on Phonics is well-know for its organized and comprehensive approach to teaching phonics. Phonics is the method of teaching reading and spelling by connecting sounds with letters or groups of letters.
By using a step-by-step progression, Hooked on Phonics helps children build a solid foundation in phonics, enabling them to figure out words and read with confidence.
The following websites help guide school aged students of varying ability.
English Language Learning – School Aged Development
 The activities on these websites may be used both inside and outside the classroom.
II. IXL – English Language Learning
This website provides resources for school aged children from pre-kindergarten to 12th grade. For extra support with English language learning, consider IXL – English Language.
To visit the IXL – English Language section of their website, click here.Â
III. Our Canva Resources
Canva offers a free (and pro) online educational resource library that allows teachers to help students to improve their English language skills while using fun resources to decorate and use within the classroom!
IV. Our Teachers Pay Teachers Store!
An easy to navigate website means you can find fun and easy online educational resources for teachers to use in the classroom and for students to use at home.
Nowadays resources for learning tend to be found on the Internet since it makes for easier access and in sharing with others.Â
V. ABCya
ABCya is a great educational platform that parents should consider for their children because it offers fun and interactive games that reinforce key academic skills. With a wide range of activities covering subjects like math, reading, and science, ABCya engages children in learning through play, making education enjoyable.
The platform is designed for various grade levels, ensuring that content is age-appropriate and aligns with school curricula. By using ABCya, parents can support their child’s learning at home in a way that feels like a fun game, helping to build confidence and a love for learning.
English Language Learning – Self Study
The following website is also an app that can help with English language learning while one. When you have some free time, why not practice with a self-study videos and tools that keep you entertained and learning at the same time!Â
Note: we are not affiliated with the following websites, we just think they’re awesome!
Duolingo – Test Your English
Duolingo is a language learning app that is now being recognized by certain universities in the United States as a test to help students enter college.
It’s self-study but it helps to keep you on track with your learning. So you can use this app at any time or any place to help with practicing your English!
To see if you qualify to take the Duolingo English test, click here.
Extra Language Based Websites!
Here are some extra language based websites we have used in the past and think are worth your time exploring!
Pixton – Building Creativity
Pixton is a free online learning tool that allows teachers and students to showcase their English language skills while having fun creating smart and entertaining comics.
One of our very own comics made by using Pixton!
EduKitchen recommends using Pixton when looking for fun and creative ways to improve students use of the English language and in getting them to communicate in new and creative ways!
To visit the Pixton website, click here.Â
FunBrain – Fun for Everyone!
An easy to navigate website means you can find fun and easy online books for kids to read at school or at home.
An easy to navigate website means you can find fun and easy books for kids to read at school or at home. This website is for children in Pre-K through to grade 8. Enjoy learning English while reading these online books that teachers can share with their students.
To visit the FunBrain website, click here.Â
Related Topics
Connect to our other pages as you navigate through our website. Explore what these pages have to offer you and you will be glad you did!
- English language resources available on our Canva profile
- English language resources available on our TpT Store
- Learn the benefits of using Hooked on Phonics
- Learn the benefits to journal writing to help with writing skills
- Visit our blog on language development and its connection to writing
- Explore important points to improving your communication skills
- Learn the best ways to spend your time during summer
- How to write a persuasive essay and subscribe to our YouTube channel
- Watch our educational videos to see how they help guide learningÂ
- A Homeschool Guide to the Writing Process
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Final Thoughts…
Educational resources are meant to help reinforce teaching and guide learning. Building knowledge comes from having the right resources to make the tasks of teaching and learning easier.
Language development means we have to look at how we develop each of the four main language skills (reading, writing, speaking, listening) and how well we can integrate these skills to achieve success in learing.
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