Grade-by-Grade Guides

Learn about what to expect with each new grade, get great study tips, and find out how to help your kids with homework.

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7 Ways to Build a Better Reader for Grades 1-2

Make reading part of your child's world. Read books with her and to her, aiming for a total of 30 minutes of book-sharing time each day....

Understanding Learning Styles

by Priscilla Vail

The term learning style refers to how children — and adults — investigate the world, learn concepts, incorporate what they...

Choose Books for Your Child (Grades 1-2)

Fill your home with books that will support your young reader’s emerging skills and changing interests. Choose books she'll read with little...

Preparing for Elementary School: Shopping for a School

Preparing for elementary school: It used to be you had only two choices when it was time for your child to enter elementary school: you could...

Loving Life and School Too in 1st Grade

In 1st grade, kids are interested in everything. They love school (and their teachers!). They are excited about learning and eager to please....

Adding and Subtracting

First grade marks a transition to a more academically oriented approach to learning. Children may now be in a full program after half-day kindergarten,...