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Discover what's going on in your fourth-grader's classroom and how you can encourage his development at home.

Subject Help Learn what to expect for your fourth-grader in these subject areas. Math in Fourth Grade Language Arts in Fourth Grade Science and Health in Fourth Grade Social Studies in Fourth Grade The Arts in Fourth Grade Fourth-Grade Milestones Find out how your child is progressing academically and socially this year. The Fourth-Grade Pressure Cooker How They Grow in Fourth Grade Top Signs of Trouble in Fourth Grade Fourth Grade: What Will They Learn? Holding Your Child Back Quizzes for the Fourth-Grade Parent What Fourth-Grade Parents Need to Know Academics Help your child move to the head of the class with these tips and resources. Short and Sweet Activities Homework Tips Study Skills: Notes Parents' Custom Report Card Kit Skill-Builders by Subject Math Skill-Builders for Fourth-Graders Reading and Language Arts Skill-Builders for Fourth-Graders Science Skill-Builders for Fourth-Graders Social Studies Skill-Builders for Fourth-Graders

Your Child, Ages 7-11 Dear Parents, As the school year winds down, take time to assess your child's Language Arts skills. Is your third-grader, fourth-grader, or fifth-grader performing at the appropriate level? If not, our Language Arts skill-builders and printables can help. You should also consider our ten top ways to improve reading skills. If your child's favorite activity is sitting in front of a computer, he may need help learning to love exercise. Making fitness a fun, family activity is a great way to motivate him. Also in this issue: helpful information about the creative process and painting. From the Editors at Family Education Language Arts Language Arts skills are central to learning. Our resources can help you help your child in this crucial area. Language Arts in Third Grade Language Arts in Fourth Grade Language Arts in Fifth Grade Reading and Language Arts Skill-Builders for Grades 2-6 Language Arts Printables for Grades K-8 Reading Tips for Parents Top Ten Ways to Improve Reading Skills What Works: Tips for Getting Kids to Read Grades K-3 Reading Lists Grades 4-5 Reading Lists Steps to Start a Book Group Your Child in Grades 3-5 Dear Parents, This month we focus on science curriculum in third, fourth, and fifth grades. We also provide science skill-builders for third, fourth, and fifth grades, and printables to help you build your child's understanding of scientific concepts and methodology. Longer days and warmer temperatures can lead to bad homework habits and other problems with your child's motivation. Find out how to curb common attitude problems like irresponsibility, selfishness, and arrogance. Attitude Adjustment While it's natural for teens to want to challenge authority, you can still curb bad attitudes before they become habits. Principles for Inspiring Good Attitudes How to Change Bad Attitudes Attitude Makeover: Arrogant Attitude Makeover: Fresh Attitude Makeover: Manipulative Attitude Makeover: Selfish Attitude Makeover: Irresponsible More on Attitudes and Values Academic Motivation Our experts weigh in on how to motivate your teen to study. Relying on an Athletic Scholarship Changing Your Child's Approach Curbing Bad Homework Habits How to Choose the Right Curriculum Setting Standards for Grades Are Grades Relevant? Expert Advice Home From the Editors at FamilyEducation It's especially important to keep our daughters excited about science – for some of the reasons why, see the box at right. For Third-Graders Science and Health in Third Grade Talking About Third-Grade Science and Health Third-Grade Science Skill-Builders Third-Grade Science Printables For Fourth-Graders Science and Health in Fourth Grade Fourth-Grade Science Skill-Builders Fourth-Grade Science Printables For Fifth-Graders Science and Health in Fifth Grade Fifth-Grade Science Skill-Builders Fifth-Grade Science Printables For Grades 3-5 All Science Printables Science Books on the Run More School Topics Your Child in Grades 3-5 Dear Parents, Math is one subject in which everything builds upon what has been previously learned. For example, a failure to understand the concept of percent leads to problems with decimals. If your child is struggling with math, take action! We have skill-builders to help third-graders, fourth-graders, and fifth-graders maximize their math-smarts, plus lots of other helpful resources. Mastering mathematics is absolutely essential for your child's future opportunities in school and careers. Third-Grade Math Skill-Builders Fourth-Grade Math Skill-Builders Fifth-Grade Math Skill-Builders Math Printables Homework Relief Center: Gr. 3 Homework Relief Center: Gr. 4 Homework Relief Center: Gr. 5 Help Your Kids Do Well in Math How to Study for Multiplication Quizzes Sorting Out a Child's Math Problems Printable Math Practice Books More School Topics Building Math Skills   Most kids conquer their fear of math once they become confident about their math skills – and we all know that practice makes perfect! Tips for Parents Math in Third Grade Math in Fourth Grade Math in Fifth Grade Math Trouble Top 10 Ways to Help Your Child with Math Everyday Math: Money Math Printables Average Attendance Exploring Patterns in Multiplication Mental Math Place Hitters Math Puzzles More Math Printables Printable Math Books   Download these printable books to your computer for instant, high-quality math skill-building! Everyday Math Practice Sheets (Grade 3) Math Games (Grades 3-8) Baseball Math (Grades 4-8) More Printable Math Books     Does your child prefer the TV and the computer to a good book? Take steps now to help him learn to appreciate all that books have to offer. 50 Fun Ways to Improve Reading Top Ten Ways to Improve Reading Skills 3rd-Grade Reading Skill-Builders 4th-Grade Reading Skill-Builders 5th-Grade Reading Skill-Builders Reading Printables Printable Book: Reading Comprehension Stories, Gr. 3 Recommended Reading Lists Tips for Getting Kids to Read Add Your Own Tip Q&A: Reading Disabilities More School Topics Science Fair A science fair project can teach your child to find answers through responsibility, commitment, and diligent work -- and you can help this process along! Eight Steps to a Great Science Fair Project Science Fair: Steps for Success Science Fair Tips for Parents Science Fair Tips for Kids Project: Acid Rain Project: Depth Perception Project: How Smells Affect Our Mood Project: Capillary Action More Project Ideas Add Your Own Project Idea More About Science Fairs