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.
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Navigating School Functions When You're an Introverted Parent
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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
Here's What Kids Actually Learn in Kindergarten
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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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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