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Bring learning into vivid color with IXL Color-by-Skill!

Let students’ creativity shine while they learn with IXL Color-by-Skill! Like paint-by-numbers, these coloring sheets are customized with IXL skill IDs, then printed out to turn skill practice into an artistic endeavor, making learning even…

November 18, 2024 IXL Updates

How an education expert uses IXL with his family

As a parent and former educator, I love to have a part in my children’s education. While their teachers drive instruction in school, I know there’s more I can do at home. Luckily for my…

November 8, 2024 Educator Insights

How to pin skill plans for more focused learning at home

Here are the highlights from this article! Find the skills that meet your children’s goals: Explore skills that will earn your IXL-ers high fives! [jump to section] Pin the skill plans you want to prioritize:…

November 7, 2024 At Home

How to find IXL skills for your child to work on

Here are the highlights from this article! Meet goals with IXL’s plans: Ready-made sets of skills show what to work on [jump to section] Get a custom plan for your child: Grow fast with a plan tailored…

September 24, 2024 At Home

How to track your child’s progress on IXL

Want to see exactly what your child knows, and where they need help? It’s easy with IXL! As your child learns, IXL automatically tracks all of their progress, and generates helpful real-time reports with clear…

July 17, 2023 At Home

How much time should my child spend on IXL?

An IXL family membership provides endless opportunities to learn and grow, with a comprehensive K-12 curriculum, video tutorials, learning games, and much more. Whether you use IXL to supplement your child’s learning or as a…

May 16, 2022 At Home

IXL’s instructional resources: Tools to power learning at home

Does IXL teach? That’s a great question—and a common one from many IXL parents! Whether you’re using IXL to supplement your child’s learning or as a homeschooling tool, IXL’s instructional resources make it possible for…

December 2, 2021 At Home

Fun family activities for summer learning

Whether your child is learning from the beach or at home, these resources will help them excel for the summer and beyond!…

June 22, 2021 At Home
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