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School Help for Grade 3

 
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What Do You Remember About Life Science? Get caught up on the wonders of life with our Life Science Parent Primer.
'Raise a Reader' Must-Do's for Summer

Get kids ready for summer reading with these 5 tips.
Register your child for the summer challenge.
The Guide to 3rd Grade Your child will begin to analyze what he's learned. Learn how to support this at home!

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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.
The Importance of Friends
Finding a best pal is part of the 3rd grade social whirl.
Extracurricular Extras: Why Sports Matter
Get your child moving — athletic activities build both physical prowess and school success.

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.
How To Beat Test Stress
by Marisa Cohen
It’s standardized-testing time — and anxiety in schools is running high. Help your child stay confident with our step-by-step advice.
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 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 3rd Grade
by Shira Ackerman, MA
Review general curricula for 3rd 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?
New Year, New Grade
Review the essentials in order to help your child thrive this year.
Boosting Number Sense
Memorization and practice will help your child hone basic skills.

Gifted & Special Needs

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Guiding a Gifted and Talented Child
Find the best educational program for an academically advanced learner.
Your Gifted Child
Help your gifted child reach his academic potential both at school and at home.
Falling Behind With a Learning Disability
Find out if your child has an undiagnosed learning disability as reading demands mount.
Understanding the Evaluation: Learning Disability Testing
Know what to expect when your child undergoes learning disability testing.

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