Summer resources for your kids
Did you know that kids lose an average of one to two months of math and reading skills over the summer? Beat the “summer brain drain” with IXL! We’ve created some fun, free ways to…
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Win Prizes with IXL’s Study in the Sun Usage Contest!
You can feel the anticipation in classrooms all over the country: summer break is almost here! But that doesn’t mean putting a pause on learning. Study in the sun with IXL this summer to keep…
Language Arts Awards Have Arrived!
Your students have been working hard on IXL language arts… and now, they can earn prizes for their practice! We’ve just introduced colorful, whimsical language arts awards to help students celebrate their achievements and motivate…
7 new international year levels for IXL English!
Great news for IXL users around the world – we’ve got a little something new for everyone this month! More English year levels are now available in all of our international editions, and we’ve added…
Life Lessons from Moms in Honor of Mother’s Day
In honor of Mother’s Day, we asked IXL employees to share life lessons gleaned from their mothers or wisdom that they’ve shared with their own children. The responses ranged from hilarious to inspirational and were…
Should the English Spelling System Be Revised to Help Kids Learn?
It’s no secret that English spelling is complex. What’s often forgotten is that it takes children a long time to master the skill, and let’s not kid ourselves: plenty of adults still grapple with it…
10 Poems in 10 Lines or Less for National Poetry Month
Poetry can be a tough sell to kids and adults alike. But it doesn’t have to be! By exploring the power and emotion conveyed in just a few lines of poetry, you’ll get kids thinking…
IXL Adds Over 200 Skills Across All Subjects!
We’ve got some exciting news for you! In our efforts to make IXL the most comprehensive and fun learning experience around, we’ve added over 200 new skills across all our subjects. Read on to find…
Linking School and Home Learning with IXL
Quincy Vander Molen, a high school math teacher and department head at River Homelink School, needed a solution that would help her highly independent students build mastery and fluency at home—and help her monitor their…
6 Great Reads about Inspiring Women for Kids of All Ages
Were you aware March is both Women’s History Month and National Reading Month? What a great opportunity to combine those two themes for some compelling reading about impressive women! We’ve rounded up a collection of…
5 Ways to Turn Your Child into a Math Whiz
Math doesn’t have to be scary! You can instill a love for math in your child, even if math’s never been your strong suit. Math skills are a vital part of everyday life, so try…
Kids Tell Us What Happiness Means
We’re told happiness is more than success and wealth. So, what does the pursuit of happiness actually entail? Since wisdom comes out of the mouths of babes, we asked the children of IXLers to answer…
