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School Help for Grade 5

 
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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 5th Grade

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

Grades

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.
Dealing With Back-to-School Jitters
Try these solutions if your child is dreading her return to the classroom.
Best Bets for After School
Choose extracurriculars that offer skill-building fun -- but watch out for over-scheduling.

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.
Finding Inspiration
Author Richard Lavoie shares the key to helping your child feel motivated to try her best.
Teacher Translator (C)
This glossary is intended to offer simple explanations of what are sometimes complex issues in education.

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 Number Challenges
Learn how your 5th grader will be expected to solve more sophisticated math problems.
Great Expectations
Teachers share advice on the joys and challenges your child will find as he heads into a new 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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