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Partner With Your Child's Teacher Learn how you can team up with teachers to assure that kids become accomplished readers and writers.
Encourage Scientific Thinking Learn how second graders discover the world around them.
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The Guide to 2nd Grade What books really support 2nd grade learning? Check out the picks here!

Grades

What to Expect by Grade

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The Guide to 2nd Grade
by Shira Ackerman, MA
Review general curricula for 2nd 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?
Tattle Tales and Worry Warts
In this year of growing self-awareness, your child is more attuned to the larger world and her place in it.
New Year, New Grade
Review the essentials in order to help your child thrive this 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.
10 Homework Help Tips
by Stephanie Wood
Wading through homework can be the bane of the school year. Here are 10 tips to help your kid make homework manageable.
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.

School Life

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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.
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.
School Friendships: Stay Connected Over Summer Break
by Denise Maher
It’s a LONG vacation. Here’s how to make sure your kids don’t lose touch with their class pals.
3 Ways To Boost Classroom Confidence
by Caralee Adams
Help your shy kid shine with these tips.

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.
7 Ways to Stop the Summer Slide
by Teri Cettina
Get inspired with 7 awesome ways beat "brain drain" this summer.
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.

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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