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Links for Parents
These are some pages that I have found that I thought you might find interesting and helpful. I hope your find something to help you. Please feel free to share other site suggestions with me, since I want to make this a page to help you and others. Let me know what you think about the pages, and what you liked best about the site you visit. (If you find that one of these links is not working please let me know so that I can make adjustments.)
Parent Links
Engage NY This site has information on the Math and ELA Common Cores that we are now following, along with some ideas for you as a parent.
Parent Guide for the NYS ELA Test
ELA Common Core Curriculum Unpacked Would you like to understand what the ELA Common Core Curriculum really means? Click here to view a PDF document that tries to help you made sense of it.
Parent Guide for the NYS Math Test
Math Common Core Curriculum Unpacked Would you like to understand what the Math Common Core Curriculum really means? Click here to view a PDF document that was created by North Carolina's Education Department that tries to explain it, with examples! This will help you understand the math strategies that your child is using this year in our classroom.
Summer Reading Links
Looking for some ideas to look for when going to the library for some reading material? Here are lists I found that might help. Remember that reading level is not so much the grade level your child is entering, but rather the level that they read, understand, and enjoy. The more they read the better readers they will become. (Remember that even children of this age enjoy being read aloud too!)
Third Grade Reading Level Suggestions
Fourth Grade Reading Level Suggestions
Leveled Book List
Parkway Elementary Reading List Suggestions Scroll down to find suggestions at your reading level.
The Reading Corner Here is a listing of books in different categories.
Entering Fourth List This is a list for children leaving third and entering fourth.
Education's World Book List This is a list for children leaving third and entering fourth.
Other Sites of Interest
AR Connect This is where you can check your child's progress.
Your Third-Grader You can discover much about third grade from this link.
The Transition to Middle School
Common Core Information
NETS (National Educational Technology Standards, ISTE) for Curriculum & Content Area Standards Website
Family Fun This site has lots of craft ideas to do with the kids. I use this also for party planning ideas.
American Library Association The American Library Association recommends web sites to find great books, educational and fun sites for kids, and resources for the entire family.
Safe Surfing with Kids There are tips on this page for safe surfing with kids on the Internet.
Simple Things Here are some ideas you can use to help your child read well and independently by the end of the third grade.
Reading Rockets Here are some more ideas when reading with your child.
Helping with Homework This site has good suggestions for helping to get good homework habits started for your family.
National Parenting Center This is a parent advocacy organization. It is dedicated to providing parents with comprehensive and responsible guidance from child-rearing authorities.
Family Education Network There are many areas to explore on this site.
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