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Grade-by-Grade Learning
"Sometimes, parents consider what really is a child’s learning success to not be good enough.
Therefore, it’s important for parents to find out what a child is expected to learn and most importantly how he learns, so they don’t push him beyond what he is able to do.
We want our children to thrive in the ways they are developmentally capable, so they feel like successes instead of failures."
Michael Thompson, Ph.D.
Author, The Pressured Child.
Do you ever wonder what your kids really learn at school? They may not tell you, but we can.
These grade-by-grade portraits from preschool through fifth grade summarize what’s covered in each grade, how kids learn the information, and what the classroom experience is like. You’ll also find a guide to educational terms to help you understand what your child’s teacher means when she mentions rubrics, guided reading, developmentally appropriate practices, and more.
A panel of educators from across the country has helped develop this guide. While exact curriculums do vary from state to state, region to region, and even school to school, these grade-by-grade insights will give you a general sense of what expect. "Keep in mind that every child is unique and will learn in her own way at her own pace. It’s most important to acknowledge your child’s accomplishment and strengths and provide support and encouragement when needed," says Diane Levin, Ph.D., professor of education at Wheelock College.
Pick a grade and find out what your children really do all day — and how you can help them learn.