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What Is Leveled Reading? Help your kids become better readers by matching them to the right books at the right time through leveled reading.
10 Ways to Motivate Your Child to Learn Inspire your child's thirst for knowledge inside and outside of school with these 10 tips.
The Guide to 5th Grade

Unsure of what 5th grade math and science your child will be learning? Take a look!

Grades

What to Expect by Grade

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The Guide To 5th Grade
by Shira Ackerman, MA
Review general curricula for 5th 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.
Math in Numbers and Words
Expect your 4th grader to not only come up with the right answer, but explain her reasoning too.

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.
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.

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.
Dealing With Back-to-School Jitters
Try these solutions if your child is dreading her return to the classroom.

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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Guiding a Gifted and Talented Child
Find the best educational program for an academically advanced learner.
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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