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Tips to fit learning into your summer schedule

In between vacations, get-togethers, and fun in the sun, summer is a great time for kids to review what they’ve learned ahead of the new school year (or even get ahead in their studies)! IXL…

June 10, 2024 At Home

Road trip ideas for fun summer learning

Roll down the windows and turn up the tunes—it’s road trip season! Between the exciting journey and all the new places to explore along the way, road trips are a family favorite in the summertime….

June 5, 2024 At Home

Fun ways to keep your child learning this summer

Summer break is here, but that doesn’t mean we need to take a learning break! Help kids stay engaged with fun learning activities so they’ll be ready to jump back in when school starts again….

June 8, 2022 At Home

Fun ways to support your child’s learning over school break

Whether you’re taking a family vacation or spending time at home over your child’s next school break, there are simple ways you can keep the learning going! If you’re heading on a trip, prepare some…

March 10, 2022 At Home

Ring in the season with IXL Winter Adventures!

Have even more fun over winter break with IXL Winter Adventures! Whether your learners are working through skills at home or on the go, these fun plans will keep their knowledge fresh through winter break…

December 16, 2021 IXL Updates

Motivate learning over school break with IXL Leaderboards

Looking for a fun way to keep students engaged in learning over school break? Try IXL Leaderboards!  IXL Leaderboards allow teachers and administrators to set up friendly competitions within their classroom or school. Leaderboards can…

November 19, 2021 In the Classroom

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

Fun and educational activities for winter break!

Winter break is here but learning doesn’t have to stop! We’re sharing IXL lessons and tools that are perfect for keeping students’ brains active while school is out. Read about our winter learning plans and…

December 14, 2020 At Home

15 ways to celebrate the 100th day of school

Are you coming up on your 100th day of school? This momentous occasion is a great opportunity to celebrate 100 days of your students’ hard work—and have fun with the number 100! Check out these…

January 16, 2020 In the Classroom

School break strategy: Keep students learning during holiday breaks

As a teacher, I often found myself playing catch-up with students after returning to school from a holiday break, and having to review the last few lessons I taught prior to break. In a world…

November 22, 2019 In the Classroom

Keep the (snow)ball rolling with learning on IXL during snow days

Snow days come in two flavors: the expected big-storm-coming-your-way days and the unexpected-phone-call-at-5-am days. Whichever situation you find yourself in, every snow day means one less day in the classroom. The good news is, whether…

November 19, 2019 In the Classroom

Día de los Muertos: Free Lesson Plan for Grades 2-3

Día de los Muertos is almost here and we’ve got the perfect way to celebrate: a free lesson plan for grades 2-3! These activities will help students expand their cultural knowledge and understand the history…

October 25, 2019 In the Classroom
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