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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.
10 Homework Help Tips Teachers and parents share A+ homework solutions.
Checklist: Study Space Essentials
Kindergarten Math Expect your child to get a hands-on introduction to basic math concepts. See the list here.
The Parent Guide to Kindergarten

Learn what happens in your child's kindergarten classroom and how you can extend the learning at home.

Grades

What to Expect by Grade

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The Guide to Kindergarten
by Shira Ackerman, MA
Review general curricula for Kindergarten, what to expect for each subject and activities that can be done at home to support learning in the classroom.
Count Down to Kindergarten
In just a few months your baby will be off to school! Ensure a seamless transition with our parent-tested resources.
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?
Preparing for Kindergarten
See what skills your child should have at the beginning — and by the end — of the 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.
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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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.
3 Ways To Boost Classroom Confidence
by Caralee Adams
Help your shy kid shine with these tips.
Here Comes Kindergarten: Starting School
Starting school is a big year in all facets — academic, social, physical, and emotional.
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.

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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Ahead of the Class
A child who is more advanced than his peers may need help fitting in socially.
Understanding the Evaluation: Learning Disability Testing
Know what to expect when your child undergoes learning disability testing.
Understanding Autism
Knowing the signs and pursuing early treatment tailored to your child's specific needs is key to helping him shoot for the stars.
Inside an Inclusive Classroom
Your child's needs can be met in a group with wide-ranging abilities.

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