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4 Ways to Inspire an Underachiever and Boost Confidence: Quick Click
Boost confidence to inspire an underachiever to do his best in school. Take advantage of these tips for fostering a positive attitude towards tests and homework. Find out how you can root your child on.Article:Scholastic Parents
What to Expect of the 1st Grade Curriculum
The skills your child should have at the beginning, and by the end, of first grade. What to expect of your kid's first grade curriculum, including homework assignments.Article:Scholastic Parents
What to Expect of a 5th Grade Curriculum
Describes the skills your child should have at the beginning and the end of the fifth grade school year. Covers reading, writing, communication skills, math, social studies, and history.Article:Scholastic Parents
Get Your Child to Finish Homework
Get your child to finish her homework without too much nagging. Set a homework schedule, and ensure that homework is not only completed, but turned in. Includes tips for easing homework angst.Article:Scholastic Parents
Understanding the Evaluation: What to Expect of Learning Disability Testing
Know what to expect when your child is tested for learning disabilities. Learn how to assemble a child study team that will diagnose and cater to your child's special needs. Develop an IEP for your child.Article:Scholastic Parents
Your 5th Grader's Critical Thinking Skills and Growing Maturity As Applied in School
In 5th grade, critical thinking skills will help your child take on more complex writing projects. Describes the demands of the 5th grade curriculum, including testing.Article:Scholastic Parents
Does Your Child Need a Tutor?
Use this grade-by-grade guide to determine whether your child needs extra help. Explains what signs of trouble to look for in children of diffrent ages.Article:Scholastic Parents
Quick Click: 10 Ways to Boost Your Child's Math Success
Boost your child's math success!Article:Scholastic Parents
Academic Success Tips From a Middle-School Principal
Middle school principal shares advice on helping kids succeed in school. Says parent involvement and rewarding efforts are helpful.Article:Scholastic Parents
New Year's Resolutions Maximize Child Learning and Teach Improvement
New Year's resolutions teach your child to set goals for improvement. Tells how to get started. Gives inspirational ideas. Talks about what to do when resolutions are broken.Article:Scholastic Parents
12/19/2006
Fifth Grade Curriculum Means New Math Challenges
In fifth grade, your child will be expected to solve new math challenges. Find out what the curriculum has in store for your child including fractions, ratios, and decimals. This article also discussed standardized math tests.Article:Scholastic Parents
Explaining Executive Function and How it Affects Your Child's Academic Success
Executive function is a group of essential mental tasks. If your child is a disorganized student or poor planner, he may need help with executive function.Article:Scholastic Parents
6/20/2007
Choosing Reference Books for Your Child
When selecting the best reference books for your child's home library, ask yourself these questions.Article:Scholastic Parents
Keeping Kids Motivated -- Help Preteens Connect Schoolwork and Success: Quick Click
Help your pre-teen make the connection between schoolwork and success. See how you can motivate her to set and achieve goals in school and in life. Be sure to praise accomplishments.Article:Scholastic Parents
5th Grade Science: Experiments and Research
The fifth grade science curriculum reinforces kids understanding of important scientific concepts. This is the best way to prepare them for studying science as an independent subject in 6th grade. Find out what your fifth grader will learn through science experiments and research.Article:Scholastic Parents