Fifth Grade: Older Child

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What Do 5Th Grade Boys Like??

J.K. asks from Detroit

I would like to purchase a christmas gift for my son's 5th grade reading buddy. He is very kind and patient with my son. I was thinking of something under $15.00, b...

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Boy-girl Parties in 5Th Grade

J.F. asks from Macon

My 5th grader would like to have a party with about 15 boys and girls (we go to a small close-knit school, and he has friends of both genders). Is there anything inap...

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Considering Having 10 Year Old Daughter Repeat 5Th Grade Next Year

C.W. asks from San Diego

My daughter's teacher suggested we hold my 10 year old back next year to repeat fifth grade. She has a lot of problems with Math. She is also the youngest in her cl...

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Son Reading Fifth Grade Level Books in First Grade

L.R. asks from Boston

HI…what should I do with a son who's able to read 5th grade level books in first grade???? Should I challenge him with questions about comprehension? I'm afraid t...

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Skipping a Grade

A. asks from Minneapolis

My son is in second grade, and he is advanced in math and reading at a 5th grade level. We are having conversations with his teacher and principal about moving him to...

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My Fifth Grader .

C.F. asks from New York

My fifth grader loves to read and she is on a sixth grade reading level. She looked at the responses that I got from my other two questions but didn't like any of th...

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9 Year Old Daughter Maturing Too Soon

J.C. asks from Dallas

I have a beautiful 9 year old daughter maturing quickly. No, she has not started her period, but she is developing in all the other areas. Her pediatrician says it ...

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7 Year Old Boy Who Reads Well - Any Book Recommendations?

E.B. asks from Seattle

Hi! My seven year old boy is in first grade and loves to read. He reads a lot and reads well - about a fifth grade level. We're running out of ideas for decent boo...

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9 Year Old with No or Very Few Friends

K.N. asks from Phoenix

I have a 9 year old that has no or very few friends. He is very intelligent, and he has ADHD. I took him for his intake with the counselor, and they said he is gifted...

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My 10 Year Old Son Won't Do His Work

C.G. asks from Stationed Overseas

OK, I am at my whits end with my 10 year old son. He refuses to do his homework. It doesn't matter what it is, he won't do it until he gets in trouble for not doing...