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School Help for Grade 1

 
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This Week's Puzzle: Phone Number Math

Help your child build critical math skills with this week’s math puzzle.
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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.
10 Teachers' Tips for Kick-Starting the New School Year
Read these tips from teachers to help get your child ready for the new school year.

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.
How to Read and Respond to End-of-Year Report Cards
Think of the big picture when responding to grades.

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.
Great Gifts for Teachers
by Keren Perles
Teachers shared the presents that mean the most. Get ready to warm hearts for National Teacher Day (May 7) or the end of the school year.
Finding Inspiration
Author Richard Lavoie shares the key to helping your child feel motivated to try her best.

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?
Breaking the Code: Primary Grade Reading Skills
Encourage these signs of progress in your emerging reader.
Hitting the Ground Writing
Learn how your child will connect the spoken and written word during this year of exciting change.

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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