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Resources for Grades 5 - 6
Fifth and sixth graders are making the exciting move to middle school. The materials here can help you make the most of their time outside of school.
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Learn about diamante poems, and then consider the idea of cause and effect before working it into the diamante poem format.
Digging for Answers: Become a Dinosaur Word Detective
Scientists have been making dinosaur discoveries for a long, long time. Explore this mysterious world by reading about dinosaurs, solving a crossword puzzle, and building your own puzzle.
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 Games & Tools |
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The Letter Generator shows children the key parts of a letter and lets them practice writing either a friendly or business letter.
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 Tips & How To's |
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By teaching teens some basic guidelines about online safety, you can help make sure the time they spend online is safe.
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Children in the upper elementary grades can use this form to write a book review to share with friends.
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 Podcasts |
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In honor of National Poetry Month in April, tune in for recommendations of a variety of poetry books for teens.
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Most Popular for Grades 5 - 6 |  |
1 | Grades 3 – 8 | Game & Tool
2 | Grades 6 – 8 | Tip & How-To
Help a Child Write a Book Review
3 | Grades 6 – 8 | Printout | Word Play
4 | Grades K – 12 | Tip & How-To
How to Encourage Higher Order Thinking
5 | Grades 3 – 12 | Game & Tool
1 | Grades K – 6 | Tip & How-To
2 | Grades 3 – 8 | Game & Tool
3 | Grades 6 – 8 | Tip & How-To
Help a Child Write a Book Review
4 | Grades 6 – 8 | Activity & Project
5 | Grades K – 5 | Game & Tool
1 | Grades K – 5 | Podcast Episode
2 | Grades K – 12 | Game & Tool
3 | Grades K – 12 | Game & Tool
4 | Grades 6 – 8 | Printout | Word Play
5 | Grades 6 – 12 | Game & Tool
