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School Help for Grade 1

 
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Crayon Math Adds Up to Fun Help your child build critical math skills with this week’s math puzzle featuring crayons.
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Get out there and explore with Magic School Bus!
Read the books.
Watch the DVDs.
Play the games.
The Guide to 1st Grade First graders begin to define what kind of readers they are. How can you help?

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School Life

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Back to School: Start Smart!
Whether your child is a first-timer or an old hand, explore these articles and resources to make this the best back-to-school season ever.
Parent Guide to Bullying
Bullying is a main source of violence in school. Parents play a vital role in recognizing signs, supporting courage, and helping their child.
3 Ways To Boost Classroom Confidence
by Caralee Adams
Help your shy kid shine with these tips.
9 Must-Buy Items for Back-to-School
Check this list of back-to-school essentials to make sure your young learner to prepared for class.

Homework Help

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Parent Primers
Check out our parent primers, and get a referesher on the topics your child is studying in school.
Homework Help
Here's a handful of articles offering expert advice to make homework less of a hassle.
9 Great Apps For Math: A Grade-by-Grade Guide
by Warren Buckleitner, PhD
P&C tech expert Warren Buckleitner, Ph.D., editor of Children’s Technology Review, picks the best numbers apps for kids.
Capture Your Child's Super Strengths
Turn a talented reader into a math-lover (or vice versa) with these kid-friendly reframing strategies.

School Involvement

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School Involvement
Research shows when parents are active, schools improve. Show your child his school life is important by making it part of your life as well.
Improve Parent-Teacher Communications
Find out when you should reach out to your child’s teacher, how to get in touch, and make sure to build a productive relationship.
Finding Inspiration
Author Richard Lavoie shares the key to helping your child feel motivated to try her best.
Be Your Child's Advocate
Become a part of your child's school solution.

What to Expect by Grade

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The Guide To 1st Grade
by Shira Ackerman, MA
Review general curricula for 1st Grade, what to expect for each subject and activities that can be done at home to support learning in the classroom.
Common Core Standards for Reading & Writing: What Parents Need to Know
by Rachel Stack
What are the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) and how will they affect your children?
Science Discoveries
Expect your child to learn about the physical world with lots of hands-on activities.
New Year, New Grade
Review the essentials in order to help your child thrive this year.

Gifted & Special Needs

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Your Gifted Child
Help your gifted child reach his academic potential both at school and at home.
Understanding the Evaluation: Learning Disability Testing
Know what to expect when your child undergoes learning disability testing.
4 Must-Dos When Your Child Is Diagnosed With a Learning Disorder
Here are the next steps to take if your child is diagnosed with a learning disorder.

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