by Englist | Nov 5, 2025 | Englist blog, Elementary, Learning resources
At Englist we are lucky to have many students who are strong readers. Most parents are proud of their kids and push them to do their best. However, one of the conversations we have most often with parents is about student reading levels. Sometimes we assess students...
by Englist | Oct 8, 2025 | Elementary, Englist blog
We use Google Documents to share a general classroom blog with parents (so everyone can see class news and activities) and to inform parents directly about their child’s progress. We choose Google because it’s easy for parents to access from any device and — when...
by Englist | Oct 7, 2025 | Englist blog, Elementary, Learning resources
I used to visit the back aisle of my elementary school library almost every day after school. I’d get lost for hours in the pages of Roald Dahl, Beverly Cleary, and Judy Blume. I would pretend I was brown-haired Romana Quimby, and I’d change my mind daily about which...
by Englist | May 28, 2025 | Englist blog, Elementary
“And now that you don’t have to be perfect, you can be good” – John Steinbeck Last month, a student of mine wrote a four-part love story starring two capybaras. It was silly, creative, and wonderful—and it never would’ve happened if I’d graded...
by Englist | May 16, 2025 | Englist blog, Elementary, Learning resources
At Englist, we believe that reading regularly is one of the most powerful ways students can improve their English. But building strong reading habits takes time, and the right books. Finding stories that engage students, especially in their second language, can be a...
by Englist | Mar 29, 2025 | Elementary, Englist blog
Before you read about scheduling and your child, take a moment and answer the following questions. Choose the answer that most closely reflects your situation: 1. When was the last time your child had time off school and other scheduled activities and had “nothing to...
