Elementary School: Target

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Looking for Elementary School Program Ideas

hi, i am researching program ideas for my kid's elementary school, either for an after school weekly thing or for a one-time school asembly sort of thing. Definitely interested in something that is entertaining but with a message (i.e., nutrition, science, math, safety, history, etc). And of course very budget conscious. If anyone has had a program that they considered outstanding, i'd love to hear about it! Also any tips on keeping costs low given today's reality. Any ideas/suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

First Grade

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Skipping a Grade

My son is in second grade, and he is advanced in math and reading at a 5th grade level. We are having conversations with his teacher and principal about moving him to third grade. I'm fairly opposed to this because I think it can be tough socially. Do you have any experiences or advice?

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Starting 1St Grade

HI Mommas...My DD is starting 1st grade in public school this fall and I...

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1St Grade Homework

Hello We are on a year round school schedule which started Monday. My...

Fourth Grade

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Book Suggestions Fifth Grade

I am in need of a book around fifth or sixth grade reading level that has the main character being an animal. Does anyone know of a good book for a boy. He had one about an animal who helped the army during a war but he can't recall the title. Thanks

Kindergarten

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Kindergarten or Not?

I know "red shirting" questions get asked fairly frequently on here, but I am wondering if anyone has waited to start Kindergarten solely because your child is/was shy? Our school district offers an in between class for children who have been to preschool but are not quite ready for Kindergarten. They basically learn the Kinder curriculum but it is more play based and they move at a slower pace. It is generally for children with "late". birthdates, which in our district is considered April to September. They must then complete...

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Kindergarten Pick Up

My child will be starting Kindergarten in the fall. Her school day will end...

Second Grade

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2Nd Grade Workbooks

Hi Ladies, My son is now in first grade and last week tested into the gifted and talented program for next year. His counselor suggest getting him some 2nd grade workbooks for the summer. (which starts the middle of May) I did this last year but I didn't really like the workbooks I got. I live in a small town so everything has to be ordered online. Any suggestions on good workbooks or computer games? I was wondering about Jumpstart for 2nd grade, but I don't know if its any good. Thanks in advance.

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Skipping a Grade

My son is in second grade, and he is advanced in math and reading at a 5th...

Third Grade

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Daughter Skipping 3Rd Grade

We moved from a suburban area of PA to a very rural area of MT last year. My daughter is just finishing 2nd grade and her teacher is recommending that she skip 3rd and go right to 4th next year. She already did 3rd grade math this year because she was ahead of the kids here. Her reading is also more advanced than the kids here. She has a Nov birthday so she really is closer to age with the other 3rd grader this year. I think she will do fine, but I'm just wondering what other parents have experienced with kids skipping a grade. Any...

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Skipping a Grade

My son is in second grade, and he is advanced in math and reading at a 5th...