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  • 2nd Grade - What You Can Expect in 2nd GradeCreated: 2009-07-10 @ 15:09:54 GMT     
    Second graders are seasoned pros when it comes to knowing how school works. Here is some of what you can expect to see in your child in the 2nd grade school year…
  • Child Sleep - How Much Should Your School-Age Child Sleep?Created: 2009-07-10 @ 14:51:04 GMT     
    How much children sleep can have an affect on their health and development, especially how well they are able to learn at school. Learn how to build good habits to help your school-age child sleep …
  • Great Child Discipline TipsCreated: 2009-07-09 @ 19:59:12 GMT     Updated: 2009-07-09 @ 21:30:00 GMT
    What are some great child discipline tips and strategies for grade-school age children? Here are some ideas from parents on how to discipline children…
  • 3rd Grade - What You Can Expect in 3rd GradeCreated: 2009-07-02 @ 21:09:11 GMT     Updated: 2009-07-02 @ 21:46:49 GMT
    Having mastered reading, writing and math, 3rd graders are on an adventure of discovery. Find out what you can expect from 3rd grade reading, math, science and other 3rd grade activities and subjec…
  • 4th Grade - What You Can Expect in 4th GradeCreated: 2009-07-02 @ 15:43:08 GMT     Updated: 2009-07-03 @ 02:26:45 GMT
    Fourth graders use the skills they've learned in previous grades to find out more about their world. Fourth grade math, reading, and other subjects will be tackled with reference books and internet…
  • 5th Grade - What You Can Expect in 5th GradeCreated: 2009-07-02 @ 12:43:50 GMT     
    Your 5th grader is about to make the big leap into middle school. As 5th grade science, math, and other subjects become more challenging -- and your increasingly social 5th grader has more demands …
  • School Bus Safety - Teach Your Child School Bus SafetyCreated: 2009-07-01 @ 14:12:05 GMT     Updated: 2009-07-01 @ 15:05:54 GMT
    A school bus can be very safe form of transportation. But there are crucial safety tips your grade-schooler must know to stay safe in and around a school bus. Here are the must-have child safety ti…
  • 1st Grade - What You Can Expect in: 1st GradeCreated: 2009-06-23 @ 20:16:02 GMT     
    Your first grader is becoming more sure of herself and her surroundings. Here's an overview of what you can expect as your child navigates her way through first grade…
  • Kindergarten - What You Can Expect in: KindergartenCreated: 2009-06-22 @ 16:12:15 GMT     Updated: 2009-06-22 @ 21:19:30 GMT
    Kindergarten curriculums today are less about play and more about academic achievement. Here's an overview of what you might expect from your child's kindergarten lesson plans this school year…

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