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Parent & Afterschool Resources: Grades 5 - 6 - ReadWriteThink

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Fifth and sixth graders are making the exciting move to middle school. These materials from ReadWriteThink can help you make the most of their time outside of school.

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The start of a new school year is not just a journey for educators and students, it's about parents, too! We've compiled resources for parents, caregivers, and families to help them encourage their child's success in school all year long.

Parent Guides

Practical Information Parents Can Use

Developed through a joint effort between NEA and National Parent Teacher Association (PTA), these two-page guides provide parents and caregivers with fundamental tools to encourage their children's success in school.

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The new Healthy Steps for Healthy Lives Family Guide is an engaging, informative resource to help families live healthier lifestyles. Adults will have the opportunity to improve their own health and wellness while helping their children (grades K-6) learn habits that can last a life time! Also available in Spanish, the guide is a companion piece to the Healthy Steps for Healthy Lives Teacher Kits.

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Parent Guides: Practical Information Parents Can Use

Developed through a joint effort between NEA and National Parent Teacher Association (PTA), our two-page parent guides provide parents and caregivers with fundamental tools to encourage their children's success in school.

The Parents' Guides to Student Success were developed by teachers, parents, and education experts in response to the Common Core State Standards. Created for grades K-8 high school English language arts/literacy and mathematics the guides provide clear, consistent expectations for what students should be learning at each grade to be prepared for college and career.

Find more parent resources from our partner, the National PTA.

In local communities across the country, NEA affiliate members and leaders are working closely with parents, families, and community members.

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Practical Information Parents Can Use Developed through a joint effort between NEA and National Parent Teacher Association (PTA), these two-page guides provide parents and caregivers with fundamental tools to encourage their children's success in school. The new Healthy Steps for Healthy Lives Family Guide is an engaging, informative resource to help families live healthier lifestyles.

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Resources for Parents of Children with Disabilities

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Resources for Parents of Children with Disabilities

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Parents of youth with disabilities have unique opportunities to promote their successful transition to postsecondary education, employment and full adult participation in society. Families can assist in the transition process by providing adolescents direction in their exploration of interests, guidance in career and college planning, and encouragement as they pursue their dreams. Parents can help each other, too. As they develop skills in working with their own children they can:

The DO-IT (Disabilities, Opportunities, Internetworking, and Technology) Center serves to increase the successful participation of individuals with disabilities in academics and careers, especially in promising fields where they have been underrepresented, including science, engineering, mathematics, and technology. DO-IT helps individuals with disabilities use technology as an empowering tool.

Parents can provide the foundation for young people to become self-determined, to learn decision-making skills, and to gain access to resources. They can empower their children's personal plans for success.

Parents can be more effective with up-to-date information, communication, and community resources. The following resources may be particularly helpful in assisting parents as their children prepare for college and careers. Compiled with the input from many parents, this list includes printed materials, electronic discussion lists, websites, disability-related conferences and organizations, and agencies that provide services to individuals with disabilities.

Parent Resources

Disabilities, Opportunities, Internetworking, and Technology (DO-IT)
206-685-DOIT (voice/TTY)
888-972-3648 (voice)
509-328-9331 (voice)
www.uw.edu/doit/
Comprehensive set of resources and programs with a focus on access to technology, college, and careers for youth with disabilities.

Institute on Community Integration
612-624-6300 (voice)

Provides research, professional training, technical assistance, and publishing activities to improve community services and social supports for individuals with disabilities and their families.

Learning Ally
800-221-4792 (voice)
learningally.org
Educational and professional books on audio, covering all subjects from kindergarten through postgraduate studies.

Mobility International USA (MIUSA)
541-343-1284 (voice/TTY)
www.miusa.org
A clearinghouse on disability-related and parenting information regarding international exchange and educational opportunities for individuals with disabilities.

National Center on Secondary Education and Transition (NCSET)
ncset@umn.edu
www.ncset.org
Identifies needs of youth with disabilities to successfully participate in postsecondary education and training, civic engagement, and meaningful employment.

National Council on Independent Living (NCIL)
202-207-0334 (voice)
1-844-778-7961 (toll-free voice)
202-207-0340 (TTY)

Information and resources for people with disabilities and their families regarding independent living.

TransCen
301-424-2002 (voice Maryland)
415-979-9520 (voice San Francisco)
414-277-8506 (voice Milwaukee)
www.transcen.org
An organization that develops projects in school to work transition, education systems change, and employment for people with disabilities.

About DO-IT

DO-IT (Disabilities, Opportunities, Internetworking, and Technology) serves to increase the successful participation of individuals with disabilities in challenging academic programs and careers, such as those in science, engineering, mathematics, and technology. Primary funding for DO-IT is provided by the National Science Foundation, the State of Washington, and the U.S. Department of Education.

For further information, to be placed on the DO-IT mailing list, request materials in an alternate format, or to make comments or suggestions about DO-IT publications or web pages, contact:

DO-IT
University of Washington
Box 354842
Seattle, WA 98195-4842
doit@uw.edu
www.uw.edu/doit/
206-685-DOIT (3648) (voice/TTY)
888-972-DOIT (3648) (voice/TTY)
509-328-9331 (voice/TTY) Spokane
206-221-4171 (fax)

Founder and Director: Sheryl Burgstahler, Ph.D.

Acknowledgment

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Copyright © 2022, 2014, 2012, 2009, 2006, 2000, University of Washington. Permission is granted to copy these materials for educational, noncommercial purposes provided the source is acknowledged.

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National Resources for Parents of Children and Youth with Disabilities

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Parents of youth with disabilities have unique opportunities to promote their successful transition to postsecondary education, employment and full adult participation in society.

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The Parents' Guides to Student Success were developed by teachers, parents and education experts in response to the Common Core State Standards that more than 45 states have adopted.

Created for grades K-8 and high school English, language arts/literacy and mathematics, the guides provide clear, consistent expectations for what students should be learning at each grade in order to be prepared for college and career.

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Parents' Guides to Student Success - Family Resources | National PTA

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The guides, developed by teachers, parents and education experts and created for grades K-8 and high school English, language arts/literacy and mathematics, provide clear, consistent expectations for what students should be learning at each grade in order to be prepared for college and career.

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Jumpstart Educational Resource for All Grades

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Jumpstart Educational Resource for All Grades

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Readily available educational resources for parents, teachers and students make the process of learning and teaching a lot easier and more fun for everyone. The internet has a very large collection of online resources that meet every need. One only needs to know what to look for to be able to make the best use of these compilations.

See our educational resources on various subjects and for different grades right here:

Educational Resources for Teachers

Teachers can find online resources for almost any subject, including arts and crafts. The available educational resources for math, English, science, history, geography, and reading are a great help in the classroom. These may be lesson plans, learning activities, worksheets or audio-visual classroom aids. When teachers can find the right resources, they are able to be more productive in the classroom. Most of the time, they are carefully categorized according to subject and grade, making the search for the right resources even easier.

Free Educational Resources for Parents

Parents who are homeschooling their kids will find lots of useful educational resources online. Even non-homeschooling parents can find supplementary material that will help them be part of their children's learning. There are suggestions for holiday activities that parents can do with their children after school or during holidays. These activities help kids develop important skills needed in school and promote bonding between parents and kids. They also solve problems for parents who have run out of ideas on how to keep their children busy at home. There are plenty of places parents can find tips on , answers to questions about raising children, or even just ideas that help the family come together and have fun. Educational games are very popular with parents, since they help kids learn scholastic skills while they're having fun, and they keep kids coming back for more!

Online Educational Resources for Students

Students can find a variety of free educational resources such as homework help, ideas for science projects and educational fairs, interesting information on subjects of their choice, and experts willing to interact with and educate kids about topics that intrigue them. Kids can find lots of helpful resources that can help them excel in school. Learning games are very useful resources for kids, especially games that are so much fun, kids don't even realize they're learning!

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Readily available educational resources for parents, teachers and students make the process of learning and teaching a lot easier and more fun for everyone. The internet has a very large collection of online resources that meet every need. One only needs to know what to look for to be able to make the best use of these compilations.

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Find information on easing transition jitters, managing kids' tech use, getting involved in the school, and more.

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19 Meaningful Questions You Should Ask Your Child's Teacher: Mine this list for inspiration before talking with your children's teachers. (Edutopia, updated 2016)

9 Back to School Tips for Parents: Explore these simple tips for helping your kids return to the classroom ready to learn. After the back-to-school rush, use this month-by-month guide to enhance your kids' school experience throughout the year. (Department of Education, 2016)

5-Minute Film Festival: Building a Parent Toolkit: Watch curated videos on topics like stress reduction, healthy eating, homework, and more. (Edutopia, 2015)

15 Questions to Replace 'How Was School Today?': Questions to ask to gain deeper insights into your kids' learning experiences. (Edutopia, 2016)

Back-to-School Health and Safety Tips: Browse advice about issues like backpack safety, transportation, bullying prevention, nutrition, before- and after-school child care, study habits, and more. (American Academy of Pediatrics, 2016)

Best Back-to-School Tips: Listen to this podcast about preparing students to head back to school and developing morning routines. For more on this topic, check out "Getting Back in the School Year Routine." (Greater Good Science Center, 2012)

Back to School: Find information about back-to-school shopping on a budget, getting organized, and supporting children academically in this collection of articles. You may also want to take a look at "Back-to-School Night Basics." (GreatSchools)

Back-to-School Advice and Checklists

How to Ease Your Child's Kindergarten Jitters: Use these tips from Dr. Michele Borba as you prepare your child for kindergarten. Learn how to ease your kindergartner's anxiety, establish a goodbye ritual, and ensure that the first days of school are positive. For similar resources for students of all ages, see "Transition Resources for Parents, Teachers, and Administrators." (Edutopia, 2016)

Guiding Our Children Through School Transitions: Transitions can be both exciting and anxiety-inducing for children and parents. Discover tips for helping students transition into elementary school, middle school, high school, and post-secondary education. (Parent Toolkit, 2014)

Start School Strong: A Back-to-School Guide for Kids With Learning and Attention Issues: Find a variety of resources-including live chats with experts, downloads, and more-to help children get organized, process their feelings, and establish routines. (Understood, 2016)

Helping Students With Autism Transition Into a New School Year: Gain insights into how you can work with teachers to help kids with autism transition to a new teacher, a new school, or a new curriculum. (Edutopia, 2017)

How to Cope With Back-to-School Anxiety: Learn how to detect if your child is experiencing back-to-school anxiety and get actionable tips to help ease their worries. (PBS Parents, 2016)

Back to School Books: Read a book with your child as a springboard to discuss feelings about returning to school; this guide includes recommendations for preschool through grade six. For more book suggestions, check out Understood.org's "5 Great Back-to-School Books for Kids in Grades 1-4." (Bank Street School of Education)

Easing the Transition
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Tech Tips for a New School Year

For more tips and guidance about managing media and technology use, check out these articles:

Conquering the Multitasking Brain Drain: The constant stream of digital media has fractured many kids' sense of focus. Learn how you can help your kids avoid multitasking and regain a sense of focus before the start of school. (Edutopia, 2016)

Teaching Good Study Habits: Minute by Minute: Explore advice, timed exercises, and games to help adolescents study effectively. (Edutopia, 2016)

Hack to School: Getting Your Kids Back Into a Routine: Starting a routine-building regime late in the summer can help your kids start school fresh and ready. Here are some easy-to-implement tips for building a back-to-school routine. (Parental Toolkit, 2016)

Homework and Developing Responsibility: Building good study habits early is crucial for long-term academic success. Find tips and ideas on encouraging effective habits in reading, writing, and math. (American Academy of Pediatrics, updated 2015)

Five-Minute Film Festival: Nine Boosts for Summer Learning: Watch videos with fun ideas to re-engage kids in the learning process during the last days of summer. (Edutopia, 2013)

Milestones: A collection of videos aimed at helping parents understand grade-level expectations for children in grades K-12. (GreatSchools)

Gearing Up for Fall Learning

For more parent strategies around homework, take a look at these articles:

The Power of Parental Involvement

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