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Science Lesson: How Plants "Drink" From roots to tip, teach your child about how plants drink water.
Partner With Your Child's Teacher Learn how you can team up with teachers to assure that kids become accomplished readers and writers.
The Best Preschools Look for these 5 signs of a well-organized preschool.
The Parent Guide to Preschool Get activities that can be done at home to support learning in the classroom.

Grades

What to Expect by Grade

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The Guide to Preschool
by Shira Ackerman, MA
Review general curricula for preschool, 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.
Preparing for Preschool Reading
Learn about time-tested classroom strategies that will help your child develop preschool reading skills.
Preparing for Preschool: The Schedule
Learn how your child will settle into a familiar rhythm filled with lots of learning opportunities.

Homework Help

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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.
7 Fun Ways to Learn With Charts
Here are some suggestions for creating charts with your child.

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.
Saying Goodbye to the School Year
Ease your child into summer with these tips.
5 Parent-Tested Ways to Ease Separation Anxiety
Ease preschool drop-offs with these simple suggestions.
First, Fast Friendships
Support your child as he develops his first friends.

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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The Right School for Your Special-Needs Child
Find a preschool that meets your child's unique needs.
Ahead of the Class
A child who is more advanced than his peers may need help fitting in socially.
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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