Being able to find the theme of a story is an important skill for students to have. In this brief video, you’ll learn how to help your kids find the theme of a story.
Nate Learns to Write: Part 2
In Part 1 of this series, Nate was introduced to The Baran Method by doing Exercises 1 - 3. Now, he’s on to Exercise 4. By the time he’s finished with Exercise 6, he’ll be able to apply the method to any writing assignment.
Where's the Evidence?
A parent recently asked, "Do you have a video that teaches students how to find evidence to support their claim?" That's an excellent question. Here’s a video that shows your kids and you exactly how to find text evidence.
Nate Learns to Write: Part 1
This is Nate's first time using The Baran Method. He's heard about it, but he's never used it before.
Reading with Colors
Using colors to help our kids learn how to write works incredibly well. It's an integral part of The Baran Method philosophy. But did you know that you can use colors to help your kids build their reading skills? Watch this video to learn how to do this easy and fun activity with your kids.
Isn't Teaching Writing with Examples Cheating?
Using examples to teach writing is a really helpful way for our kids to get their footing. When our kids are learning the basics of math, we work through examples and model how to put the "pieces" together. It's the same with writing. Use examples when you can to show your kids the end product, and just like when they learned how to do addition and subtraction, they'll soon be writing on their own.
Help! My Child Is Struggling With Reading
What's the simple and most effective way to help struggling readers become confident readers? Watch this short video and find out.
How to Write a Topic Sentence
For our kids, writing a topic sentence can feel very scary. As a matter of fact, the blank page is daunting for many of us! Watch this short video to learn an easy way to get that first sentence written.
Why Should Every Child Read Their Writing Out Loud?
For our kids, reading their writing out loud is a critical exercise. Watch this brief video to learn why it’s so important!
Teach Analysis the Easy Way
Analyzing engages and builds critical thinking skills. Analysis is the foundation upon which clear thinking and communication are constructed. By practicing analysis, our kids utilize cognitive processes (work and build mental muscles) that help them think clearly so that their ability to communicate verbally or in written responses becomes richer and fuller. This skill is vital to a child’s education, and education is vital to a child’s success.
How to Teach Analysis: Elementary Grades
Teaching our kids how to analyze is one of the most important writing skills we can teach. This brief video quickly shows you how to teach this all-important skill!
Red Pen Syndrome
Do you feel like you're overcorrecting your child's writing? This short video will show you how to correct your child's work without all the stress and pressure.
Correcting Grammar Errors?
Here’s the first in a series of “How-To” videos. Our goal is to provide meaningful and helpful videos you can immediately use to help your child!