Create a mummy
How you can help at home: Make shawabtis, small mummy-like statues, to introduce your child to the art of ancient Egypt.
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Create an Obelisk
How you can help at home: To learn about Egyptian art, try making your own obelisk out of paper.
Jinx the kindergarten jitters
Prepare your kindergartner for the start of school with activities, stories, and just plain talk about the exciting journey ahead.
Book Nook: Books for Kindergartners With Positive Messages
Darlene Kenny has been the librarian at San Francisco's Clarendon Elementary School, a California Distinguished School, for 20 years. Darlene recommends these books with inviting illustrations and positive messages.
Teaching tykes persistence
How to help your children stick with it (no matter what).
Bright ideas from readers: Test-taking tips
GreatSchools parents share how they help their kids squash test stress.
Play a matching game
How you can help at home: Try this fun game that helps students think about how words are related.
Your first grader and music
In music class, first graders sing, play instruments, listen and move to music.
Get Moving
How You Can Help at Home: Skipping is more than child's play. It's crucial for development. Here's how parents can help.
Your third grader and PE
Many third graders apply their PE skills to sports and activities outside of school.
