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Young Kids and ReadingSuggestions, Tips, Challenges,

Suggestions for good chapter booksask or give suggestions for chapter books here

The Dreaded School BusCome here to talk about how to handle bullying and teasing on the school bus

How to keep my kids learning over the summer?Let's share ideas for how to keep kids brains from turning off during the summer months.

Elementary School Report Card DebateDoes your school give report cards? How do they grade? How do you talk about the report card with your children... these are just some of the questions discussed in this group.

learning disabilities/special needsa place where parents of special needs children can share experiences and get answers

Parents of gifted childrenWe noticed that many of you have checked the box that says your child(ren) is gifted or talented. Use this space to connect with other parents of gifted children.

How do boys learn best?I hate to generalize but my son learns so differently than his sister. Looking for suggestions on how to talk to teacher about classwork and class structure and also how to help him learn at home

Up and Out in the MorningTips, advice, complaints :) about the morning rush.

Holiday gift ideas for teachersShare ideas on what to get your kids teachers for holiday gifts

Homework helpswap ideas on how to motivate your kids to do their homework & best ways to help

MY 1ST GRADERHOW CAN YOU GET YOUR 1ST GRADER TO DO HER HOMEWORK. MINE LIKES TO DO HER HOMEWORK, BUT SOMETIMES SHE COMES OUT WITH THAT SHE IS TOO TIRED AND THAT HER HANDS HURTS CAUSE THEY ARE LITTLE. THEN AGAIN THAT POOR GIRL HAS SO MUCH HOMEWORK, HAS TO WRITE SENTENCES EVERYDAY, AND MUCH MORE.

Learning outside of school - k-3Hey parents of kids Kindergarten through Grade 3: How much do you supplement your kids learning outside of schoool?

School Friendships - how to manage as a parentAs of late my 3rd grader has new BFF and she seems to be a bit obsessive about spending time with her. I thought I wouldn't deal with this until she was teen. Anyone else dealt with this - what did you do?

Suggestions on how to deal with teacherTeacher comparing sibs

How to help my child with spellingsuggestions on how to help kids who are bad spellers

Math loveHow do you get your kids to like math, or at least not hate it?

Petie'sI loved when i was in elementary school becuse I had lots of friends

Homework during the holidays - should teachers lighten the load?Do you think that elementary school teachers should lighten up on the load of homework in the weeks leading up to the holiday break. Should they give homework or assign projects during the break? What's your take?

Winter Vacation Activity IdeasWhat kinds of things do you like to do with your kids over vacation? Do you do any learning activities? Love to hear your suggestions and ideas.