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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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The Great Save: Exploring Costs and Savings
This activity gets children to think about money and the choices involved in deciding how to spend—or save—it.
Batter Up! Telling Sports Stories With Trading Cards
Summer is the time for baseball! Through the retelling of the1941 baseball season, children will see two legendary players as characters and can create trading cards that highlight these players.
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 Tips & How To's |
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Help children pick books that spark their interest, leave them feeling accomplished, and ready to hunt for their next book!
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 Printouts |
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Children can use this chart to keep track of the books, stories, and magazine articles that they read. This organizer can also help with comparison of different genres and formulation of opinions about the texts.
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 Podcasts |
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Every day is Earth Day! Emily shares her story of children inspired by The Lorax and how they might take action with 50 Simple Things Kids Can Do To Save the Earth. Emily also explores science and nature activities with guest Sharon Betty and The Down-to-Earth Guide to Global Warming.
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Most Popular for Grades 5 – 6 |  |
1 | Grades K – 12 | Game & Tool
2 | Grades 3 – 8 | Game & Tool
3 | Grades 6 – 8 | Printout | Word Play
4 | Grades 6 – 8 | Tip & How-To
Help a Child Write a Book Review
5 | Grades K – 12 | Tip & How-To
1 | Grades K – 6 | Tip & How-To
2 | Grades 3 – 8 | Game & Tool
3 | Grades K – 12 | Game & Tool
4 | Grades K – 5 | Game & Tool
5 | Grades 6 – 8 | Tip & How-To
1 | Grades K – 5 | Podcast Episode
2 | Grades K – 12 | Game & Tool
3 | Grades K – 12 | Game & Tool
4 | Grades 3 – 8 | Game & Tool
5 | Grades 5 – 8 | Activity & Project
