In elementary school, your child experiences many changes, including shifting friendships, a stronger sense of their own beliefs, and more rigorous academics.
Understanding the concepts your children are learning in school can help you support them at home. Find ways to support them throughout elementary school.
Math is a challenging subject for many students, but it doesn’t have to be. Discover practical uses for math, fun study strategies and more to improve your child’s math skills.
There are lots of creative ways to improve your child's reading and writing skills. Dig into these helpful strategies below.
Proper nutrition, adequate sleep, and physical activity can all impact academic performance and overall mental and physical wellness.
Motivate your child to establish healthy eating habits by teaching them how they can select the healthier foods including fruits, vegetables, protein and more.
This section has things like benchmarks and videos that will help you track your child’s development and encourage healthy physical activity.
Social and Emotional Development
Research shows that those with higher social-emotional skills have better attention skills and fewer learning problems, and are generally more successful in academic and workplace settings. Like any math or English, these skills can be taught and grow over time.
Self-Awareness
Self-awareness is knowing your emotions, strengths and challenges, and how your emotions affect your behavior and decisions.
2nd Grade Self-Awareness Skills
Supporting Social & Emotional Development in Kids Ages 5-8
5th Grade Self-Awareness Tips
Name it, Tame it: Identifying Emotions
Self-Management
Self-management is controlling emotions and the behaviors they spark in order to overcome challenges and pursue goals.
Supporting Impulse Control for Kids Ages 5-8
3rd Grade Self-Management Skills
1st Grade Self-Management Tips
Healthy Risk-Taking for Kids Ages 8-11
Social Awareness
Social awareness is understanding and respecting the perspectives of others, and applying this knowledge to social interactions with people from diverse backgrounds.
5th Grade Social Awareness Skills
2nd Grade Social Awareness Tips
Developing Empathy in Kids Ages 5-8
Encouraging Kindness in Kids Ages 8-11
Relationships
The ability to interact meaningfully with others and to maintain healthy relationships with diverse individuals and groups contributes to overall success.
Supporting Collaboration in Kids Ages 5-8
Developing Tweens’ Healthy Use of Screen Time
1st Grade Relationship Skills
4th Grade Relationship Skills Tips
Responsible Decision-Making
Responsible decision-making is the ability to make choices that are good for you and for others. It is also taking into account your wishes and the wishes of others.
Teaching 5-8 year-olds to Take Responsibility for Their Actions
5th Grade Responsible Decision-Making Skills
2nd Grade Responsible Decision-Making Tips
Parents' Guide to Social & Emotional Development
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