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Elementary Grades 5-6

Information and resources for parents of children in elementary grades five through six.
Moving into Middle School: What Kids Need
The seven developmental needs of early adolescents {Scales 1991) guide us in the ways we can influence our child's development, building protective factors for greater independence and reducing his exposure to the risks of adolescence.
Fifth Grade Skills
Links to learning games for fifth grade academics from Internet4Classrooms.
Sixth Grade Skills
Links to learning games for sixth grade academics from Internet4Classrooms.
Your Fifth Grader
Helpful information for parents about fifth grade from Family Education Network.
Your Sixth Grader
Helpful information for parents about sixth grade from Family Education Network.
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