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Extracurricular Activities for Grade 5

Extracurricular Activities for Grade 5

 

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Supporting the Arts
Encourage your child to connect to the creative arts school has to offer.
Extracurricular Extras: Why Sports Matter
Get your child moving — athletic activities build both physical prowess and school success.
Extracurricular Extras: What Kids Learn From Community Service
Guide your kids toward community service to help them discover priceless life lessons.
Take the Power Struggle Out of Practicing
Motivate your musician (or athlete or artist) to put in practice time without pouting.
The Joys of Doing Nothing
In a world of instant messages, iPhones, and soccer, allowing kids unstructured time may sound like heresy — but it's the greatest...
Best Bets for After School
Choose extracurriculars that offer skill-building fun -- but watch out for over-scheduling.
8 Ways to Be Your Child's Cheerleader
Show support — without being overbearing.
Age 10: Try New Sports and Skills
Even Ski for Free!
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