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What your 5th grader should have learned

Here are some of the key skills your fifth grader should have covered this year, plus ways to practice them over the summer.

Fourth grade: What your child should know

What your 4th grader should have learned

Here are some key skills your fourth grader should have covered this year, plus ways to practice them over the summer.

Third grade: What your child should know

What your 3rd grader should have learned

Here are some key skills your third grader should have covered this year, plus ways to practice these skills over the summer.

Second grade: What your child should know

What your 2nd grader should have learned

Here are some key skills your second grader should have covered this year, plus ways to practice them over the summer.

First grade: What your child should know

What your 1st grader should have learned

Here are some key skills your first grader should have covered this year, plus ways to practice them over the summer.

Kindergarten: What your child should know

What your kindergartner should have learned

Here are some key skills your kindergartner should have learned this year, plus ways to practice them over the summer.

5 ways parents who don't speak or write English can help their 2nd grader practice writing

Learn five ways to boost your child’s writing skills at home — in English or in your home language.

One key 8th grade writing skill

A writer's voice can transform sentences on a page into a well-written narrative. Here's one simple way to help your eighth grader improve their writing by developing their voice.

3rd grade writing samples

How's your child's writing? It can be tough to understand what's expected at this age. Here are three strong examples of third grade writing you can compare to your child's work.

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