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Elementary School Parent Update | March 2010

IN THIS ISSUE: • Books that That Celebrate Springtime
• Take Stress Out of Standardized Testing
• Colorful Activities for Dreary Days

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Books and Reading
 
Books and Reading Don’t let a blanket of snow in your yard get you down. Get ready for spring with these nature-inspired book lists.

• Springtime Storytelling
Get your kids in the spirit of the season with these refreshing read-alouds.

• Springtime Stories for Beginning Readers
These books explore the amazing metamorphosis of springtime: caterpillars to butterflies, tadpoles to frogs, and seeds to plants.

• Back-to-Nature Books for Independent Readers
Immerse your independent reader in these tales of spring, which include a few beloved classics.

 

School Help
 
School Help Testing season has begun. Check out these articles to alleviate stress and help your kid do his best.

• What to Expect on Standardized Tests
Learn what standardized tests measure and how you can help your child prepare.

• Ready, Set, Test: Prepare for 3rd-Grade Exams
Studying may be a foreign concept for a 3rd grader, but there are simple ways to help her out.

• 11 Test-Best Tips
Follow these easy tips for both you and your child to pave the way to testing success.

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Activities
 
Activities Add a little color into those dreary gray days with these vibrant activities.

• Stained Glass Windows
Explore color, shape, and symmetry to make an artistic statement sure to brighten up the day.

• Rainbow Meals
Eat your way through the colors at mealtime and snack time.

• Color-Changing Celery
As celery absorbs colored water, you child will absorb some cool science concepts.

 
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