Elementary School

Elementary school years are important. Help your child make the most of this educational foundation. Learn what kind of activities can support classroom learning and behavioral expectations.
Not Wanting School Asian Boy Lays In Bed Sad
When Your Child Doesn't Want to Go to School
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Organizing Tips for a Smarter School Year
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Vikings' Blair Walsh Visits First-Graders Who Sent Him Letters of Encouragement
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How to Help a Reluctant Reader
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How to Make the Charter School Choice
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Should Homework Be a Thing of the Past?
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A Hyper-Focus on College in the Early School Years: Good or Bad Idea?
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This Might Be the Coolest Kindergarten Ever
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Surprise! Military Dad Photobombs Son's School Picture
Kindergarteners
Kindergarten Curriculum: 5 Learning Milestones Your Child Will Reach
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Mom Tells Reddit That Her Son Received 'An F' Because She Didn't Sign His Homework
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Check Out This Adorable New Hotline With Words of Affirmation From Kindergartners
Girls' Homework
This Kid Had the Perfect Response to a Sexist Homework Question
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5 Ways to Save Big Bucks on Back-to-School Supplies
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There's a Special Education Teacher Shortage—Here's How it Affects Black Disabled Students
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Your Child May Need More Services Than a Free Public School Provides: What Parents Need to Know About the Cost of Alternatives
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What Kids Should Know Before Kindergarten
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4 Trends That Help Parents Save on Back-to-School Expenses
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Virtual Elementary School: Should You Enroll Your Kids?
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Why School Districts Are Rethinking Gifted & Talented Programs
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3 Ways to Make Your Child's School More LGBTQ+ Friendly
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Essential Back-to-School Supplies for Pre-K, Kindergarten, and First Grade
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This Reddit Thread Shows Just How Hard It Is To Be a Teacher Right Now
What Your Child Will Learn in First Grade
What Will My Kid Learn in First Grade?
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How Ethical Is It To Move to A Neighborhood for Its School Rating?
What Your Child Will Learn in Second Grade
What Your Kids Will Learn in Second Grade
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I Was an Overachiever, So My Daughter's School Struggles Are Hitting Me Hard
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Reddit Thread Reveals How Complicated the Decision to Send Kids Back to School in-Person Really Is For Parents
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This Woman's Tweet Is Helping Pay Off Thousands of Student Lunch Debts
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Pediatricians Say Realistic Active Shooter Drills Traumatize Kids and Should Be Stopped