Hank Pellissier is a freelance writer on education and brain development, and the founder/director of Humanist Global Charity
History books for 5th graders
Stories of war, war’s aftermath, and revolution offer tweens insight into many eras of an ever-changing world.
History books for 6th graders
The Holocaust, assassinations, child labor, death-by-snake, despots and tyrants make 6th grade a weighty year, but survival, hope, courage, and genius can easily be unearthed.
History books for 4th graders
From Joan of Arc and Sacagawea to Ghandi and Deborah Sampson, these books introduce historical leaders and make faraway places relatable to 9- and 10-year-olds.
History books for 3rd graders
Young characters reveal the stories of different eras — from medieval times to the Civil Rights Movement — and make history real for today's kids.
Inside the third grade brain
What insights can neuroscience offer parents about the mind of a third grader?
7th grade reading
This year, your child should be making inferences, evaluating evidence, and delving into the language and structure of what they read.
6th grade reading
Students analyze different types of text and learn to interpret figurative and nuanced language.
6th grade writing
In the first year of middle school, kids are expected to write essays and stories, share their writing, and compare literary texts.
7th grade writing
Seventh graders sharpen their writing skills by writing arguments, essays, research reports, and stories — and presenting them to the class.
Beginning writing skills in preschool
What are pre-writing skills? Learning letter sounds, listening, speaking, drawing, and scribbling their names are all big parts.
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