Language Smarts

Language Smarts, from The Critical Thinking Co., is a colorful language arts workbook series that wraps grammar, punctuation, vocabulary, reading comprehension, and writing into short, varied exercises. Each book covers a wide range of skills for a given grade span, making it possible to use it as a gentle main program for younger kids or as a supplement alongside richer literature and writing. Developed by educators focused on critical thinking, many activities ask students to apply rules in context rather than just fill in blanks. Parents appreciate the open-and-go format and the ability to work in small daily doses. The books are moderately priced and often non-consumable if you have kids write in notebooks instead, improving long-term value for larger families.