Learn and Grow for Ages 2-8

Get your child started on a lifetime of successful learning. PBS Parents offers age-level portraits of children from ages 2-8.

Learn what social and emotional skills they are developing and how to can help you child grow.  Similarly, find out what academic skills your child learns  in literacy, math, science and the arts at each age.   You’ll find project ideas, tips and suggestions to help them master these skills.

 

PBS Parents Guide to Reading and Language

PBS offers a grade-by-grade guide, from preK to grade 3, on to how children become readers and writers. Learn the developmental milestones for each age and how you can help them develop by talking, reading, and writing together. Get activity ideas and suggested reading lists for boys and girls. You’ll also find information on dyslexia.

Reading Rockets for Parents

This award-winning site provides guidance on simple things you can do to help your child become a good reader. Learn about the signs to watch for that your child may have trouble learning to read so you can get him or her help early. ReadingRockets gives you a step-by-step guide to what you can do to raise a reader.

If your child is struggling to read, use the information and resources on why so many struggle, and how you can advocate for your child to them help.

Fostering Your Child’s Success in School Mathematics

This award-winning PDF guide provides family members tips on how family members can help their children develop a “can do” fearless attitude toward mathematics. Learn how to use everyday home experiences to incorporate math. Teachers can use the guide for parent teacher conferences and handouts to parents during family night events.

Figure This! Math Challenges for Families

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Family members are children’s first teachers and are crucial to student success. And the more adults become engaged in their children’s education, the greater the chances that children will succeed.  The resources listed here may help as you work with your child.

The resources include questions to ask your child’s teacher about school, math resources, math homework, and learning support.

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