Kindergarten:

Health
Exercise: Children always have lot of opportunities to have fun. Sometimes those fun things
have some physical activities in them. Kindergarteners need to have some physical activities to
burn of all the sugar they have been having. Your children already know the basic activities they
need to know. Like running, walking, and jumping. Some activites they need to learn are
skipping and dancing. You can play kick ball, or baseball to help them get the exercise they
need.
Diet: This is the time when your child can eat the same food as the rest of your family. They can
eat fresh fruits and vegetables, dairy products (yogurt, milk, cheese), lean meats (chicken, turkey,
fish, lean hamburgers), and whole wheat cereal and bread. Also start limiting the junk food you
usually give to a small amount. Also, limit the sugared beverages you usually give them, and
give them milk or water instead. This will make you child be really healthy, and lessens the
chance of obesity.
Immunizations: When your child starts school it is a good time to give your child these vaccines:
DTaP, MMR, Chickenpox, and polio. To prepare, ask your child to bring their favorite toy.
Always smile at your child, it will make them feel confident. Be honest with your child, say that
it might hurt a bit but it will be fast. Remember that you are not hurting him or her, but making
them safe from diseases.

Safety
Internet: Internet safety is a very crucial topic. If you feel like your child isn't safe on the web
without being monitored, there are a few ways to keep them safe. First off, block sites that aren't
age appropriate. For example, YouTube. Block it, so they can't watch or stream content that isnt
appropriate. Secondly, block ads. Ads can pop up anywhere, anytime. So to be on the safe side,
go to or talk to an internet specialist who can make sure only safe ads are viewed, for the safety
of your child. This way, you wont have an ad about something inappropriate appear on your
screen, but instead, an advertisement for your local dog shelter. And last but not least, if your
little one asks you for any personal information, for example, your familys address, phone
number, your full name, anything like that, go check the computer, and as I said earlier, block the
website and the user. So you can keep your child safe from harm. Teaching your kids the basic
safety rules like not giving out any personal info., not telling how old they are, and not
responding to random strangers online can really keep them protected!

Bullying: If your child starts making excuses of not wanting to go to school, something probably
up. First talk to your child about it. Ask them in a way that's easier to understand. Most of the
time kindergarteners don't feel safe going to school in the result in bullying. Tell them that
bullying is when someone does something on purpose to make you feel bad or hurts you and its
hard to make them stop. If thats whats happening, tell them to tell the teacher. Also, make sure
they understand all the different kinds of bullying. Bullying can be hitting or pushing, teasing or
calling names, taking things without permission, saying things about people behind their back,
not letting them play, or sending mean notes. If your child is continuously getting bullied, talk to
the teacher or principal. And soon enough, it will stop.

Curriculum:

Math: Kindergartners are required to get an early start on understanding math theories by using
blocks, tiles, and objects that can be counted, classified, and sorted. With a collection of objects
in their hand, kids learn that adding, means counting forward and subtracting means counting
backward. They also learn how to group objects in many ways; color, shape, and size, which
helps them begin to understand multiplication and fractions. By practicing counting from 1- 10,
kindergartners slowly build up their number skills. By the end of the year, they will be able to
count numbers greater than 10 and to count by fives (5, 10, 15, 20, etc.) and by tens (10, 20, 30,
etc.). Many kindergarten teachers start the day with "calendar time," teaching concepts of
yesterday, today, and tomorrow.
Reading:
The five focus areas recommended by the National Institute of Child Health and Human
Development are phonological awareness, systematic phonics, vocabulary, fluency, and
comprehension. In these areas, the student will learn how to read and write all the letters of the
alphabet, in both uppercase and lowercase letters. They should write simple sentences and
identify rhyming words. They will also focus on the 26 letters of the alphabet. Kindergarteners
will learn to read and write letters, to associate letters with sounds, to blend letter-sounds to form
words and sentences, and to read and write phonetically regular words.
Whose books to read:
Bill Martin Jr, Dr.Suess. P.D Eastman, and Laura Numeroff
First Grade:

Health
Exercise: First graders build their skills on what they have learned in kindergarten. What they
should be practicing is walking, running, hopping, jumping, leaping, galloping, sliding, skipping,
dodging, landing, turning, and side-stepping. Jump rope should be introduced to them. Children
should also work on their throwing and catching skills. A way to do that is by playing baseball.
In P.E. the first graders will work on siting , kneeling, squatting, standing, bending, swaying,
turning, twisting, pulling, pushing. For pushing and pulling you can try playing a game of tug-a-
war.
Diet: It is important that your child is enjoying her/his fruits, vegetables, and milk. Child obesity
is very common in the country. That is why your child needs to have a diet of mostly fruits or
vegetables. Giving your child milk over water or soda is really good. If your child ever wants a
snack dont give them an unhealthy snack. You can come up with creative and healthy snack.
You can give them a celery stick with cream cheese and raisins. Another thing you can give them
is a slice of apple and cinnamon sprinkled plain yogurt.
Immunizations: When your child starts school it is a good time to give your child the flu shot. To
prepare your child, bring their favorite toy. Always smile at your child, it make them feel
confident. Be honest with your child, say that it might hurt a bit but it will be fast. Remember
that you are not hurting him or her, but making them safe from diseases.
Safety
Internet: First things first, be clear about the use of technology with your child. Expect them to
act safely and respectfully towards others in everything they say or do, including through use of
technology. If they have a problem, you have the right to know. The use of computers for
anything except schoolwork should be a privilege, not a right. These privileges should be lost if
they are used for unsafe or harmful purposes. You expect your children to stay in charge of what
they say and do, to tell you about problems, and to get your agreement in advance about any
changes. I recommend a written technology use contract that the kids sign with you, that can be
updated each year. Make sure you stay aware of what your childs doing! Spend time with your
children and so that you know what they are doing. If you dont understand exactly what your
child is doing with technology, then have this young person teach you by leading the way and
letting you be a co-pilot. Otherwise, you can be sitting side by side, each looking at your own
smart phones or computers, and not notice what your child is seeing.

Bullying: 1st graders need to learn that being disrespectful isn't okay. It also it is also not nice to
push, shove, or leave people out. Don't think bullying doesn't come with consequences. If you
bully someone else, your friends will likely not stay by your side. Making friends wont be as
easy as you think it is. If you see someone being bullied, don't just stand there and watch! Run
and go call a teacher. If you find yourself being mistreated, don't be afraid to stand up! Studies
show that kids don't have to be mean to bully someone. They just have to learn that their
behavior is rewarding and they will keep on with their attacks. For example: Mike would very
much like to play with Sarah, Andrew, and Simon. He sometimes asks but usually gets the same
answer: they dont want him. They ignore him or they tell him he is good for nothing. However,
sometimes they ask him to join. Thats when they want to play family and need a dog. Dogs do
not speak and they have to do everything they are told to. After some 5 minutes Mike usually gets
very sad and runs away. Would you want to be treated this way? If Mike had told the teacher he
was getting bullied, this would all stop.

Curriculum
Math: You will notice a dramatic shift in a first graders growth as he or she starts looking at the
world more logically and understands cause and effect. First graders learn to organize objects by
color, shape, and function and to recognize patterns. Students also learn to distinguish two and
three dimensional geometric shapes such as triangles, squares, cones, and cylinders. They will
also classify the shapes of items in their classroom. By the end of first grade, your child should
be able to count to 100 by ones, twos, fives, and tens and have a sense of how big the number
100 is. First graders will learn addition and subtraction facts with numbers up to 20. They will
learn how to use mental math. Simple word problems will be introduced, such as "If I have three
marbles and give one to my friend, how many do I have left? He or she may learn about coins
and their value and how different combinations of coins can add up to the same amount.
Standard measuring tools and units of measurement are common topics for first-grade math.
Students may practice measuring using inches, cups, and quarts. They may also learn to read a
clock face and tell time to the half-hour.
Reading
The main areas focused on first grade reading should be to spread their understanding of English
in exciting and more significant ways. By the end of first grade, students should read fluently at a
first grade level and have the ability to decode and recognize complex words accurately.
Students develop their communication skills when having cooperative conversations with peers
and adults that provide opportunities to express their ideas and experiences. As first-grade
students learn to write for different purposes, they apply their knowledge of language structures
and conventions. To develop comprehension skills, students need introduction to a lot of high-
quality literature and informational texts.
Recommended books:
Where the Wild things are, Eric Carle Books, The Velveteen Rabbit, Five Little Monkeys
Jumping on the Bed, Corduroy, and Curious George in the Big City

Second Grade
Health
Exercise: In second grade, your child is expected to know the activities he/ she learned in first
grade. They should practice walking, running, hopping jumping, leaping, galloping, sliding, and
turning. Kids can use these skills to run relays, play tag, or do obstacle courses. Sometimes dance
classes are also beneficial. Playing sports like basketball, soccer, and volleyball are good for kids
to stay active.
Diet: This is when your child gets a choice of what to eat. That doesnt mean that they will
always eat what they want to. Your child must drink at least two cups of milk every day. They
really need a lot of calcium so their bones dont get week. Getting enough fruits and vegetables
are important too. Your child needs to get at least one cup of fruits and vegetables every day.
They should also get six ounces of grains, four ounces of meat, and about four teaspoons of oil.
This will keep your child healthy.
Immunizations: When your child starts school it is a good time to give your child a flu shot. To
prepare your child bring their favorite toy. Always smile at your child, it make them feel
confident. Be honest with your child, say that it might hurt a bit but it will be fast. Remember
that you are not hurting him or her, but making them safe from diseases.

Safety
Internet: If your child is surfing the Web, you need to be paddling right alongside him/her or
at least observing him/her carefully from the shore. While the Internet offers goodies galore
(educational materials, fun games, and connections with people all over the world), it can also
pose risks to your child's physical safety and emotional well-being. Here's what is appealing, and
what's dangerous about several popular ways kids use the Internet, along with suggested rules
to keeping kids safe online. The bottom line: Communicate with your child. Discuss what she's
doing online and why. Set rules, and talk about them. Then, talk about what they should go on,
since your child can earn more rights and responsibilities as they grow. If they feel comfortable
with these conversations, they will be more likely to let you know when they run into an online
bully or stumbles upon inappropriate content. While keeping kids safe, be a role model with
your own Internet habits, since your child is likely to imitate your behavior. Surfing the Web
without restrictions can mean encountering pop-up ads, viruses, mistaken information, and
inappropriate content. The ease of cutting and pasting means that plagiarism is a real concern.
And time flies online! Kids can click from one site to another until bedtime (or beyond), if you
let them.

Bullying: Unfortunately, teasing is often part of growing up almost every child experiences it.
But it isn't always as harmless as it seems. Words can cause pain. Teasing becomes bullying
when it is repetitive or when there is a desire to hurt another child. It can be verbal bullying
(making threats, name-calling), psychological bullying (not including children, spreading
rumors), or physical bullying (hitting, pushing, taking a child's stuff.) Bullying behavior is
common throughout the world and it cuts across someones religion, culture, the color of their
skin, how they look or/and talk, etc. Researchers estimate that 20 to 30 percent of 2nd grade
children are involved in bullying incidents, as either the bully them self, or victims. Bullying can
begin as early as preschool! If you're concerned that your child is a victim of teasing or bullying,
look for these signs: Not wanting to go to school, always sad, unexplained bruises, their grades
are dropping suddenly, etc. A way you could help: First, give your child some space. Don't rush
into it, or it can get really stressful. Next, if your child has trouble telling you how they feel, read
a story about children being teased or bullied. You can also use puppets, dolls, or stuffed animals
to encourage your second grader to act out problems. After that, it might just take some time for
the heat to die down.

Curriculum

Math: Students have to order, group numbers, and work with numbers greater than those they
can physically count. They will have practice with skills and concepts introduced in the previous
grade, such as skip counting. They will learn to add and subtract two digit numbers, and to
understand the meaning of multiplication and division.
Reading: The more successful a student become at one level, the more likely they are to become
successful at the next. Children need to be able to read words at each level easily before they will
really understand what they read. At this stage students also become better story writers as they
learn to write basic sentences and short narratives about an event or a character. Childrens
handwriting often becomes smaller and neater, and the cursive alphabet might be introduced.
Second graders may experiment with different voices, writing some stories from a personal
viewpoint, and others in the third person. Most of the time, they use the correct spelling of words
that they know, and use punctuation more often.
Recommended books:
Charlottes web, The Giving Tree, The Boxcar Children, Little House in the Big Woods, A bad
case of stripes, Magic Tree house

Third Grade
Health
Exercise: This is the time where you can enroll your child into physical activities outside of
school. Your child needs to demonstrate their knowledge and skills in fun games and sports, like
basketball and soccer. This gives them good confidence. Group activities might help them
develop new skills. They need to learn how to jump rope in various ways. For example they can
try running wild jumping at the same time.
Diet: Your child will want to stop eating meat for a while, but they still need their protein.
Instead of giving them meat you can give them beans, which also has protein. Your child must
drink at least two cups of milk every day. They really need a lot of calcium so their bones dont
get week. Getting enough fruits and vegetables are important too. Your child needs to get at least
one cup of fruits and vegetables every day. They should also get six ounces of grains, four
ounces of meat, and about four teaspoons of oil. This will keep your child healthy.
Immunizations: When your child starts school it is a good time to give your child the flu shot. To
prepare your child bring their favorite toy. Always smile at your child, it make them feel
confident. Be honest with your child, say that it might hurt a bit but it will be fast. Remember
that you are not hurting him or her, but making them safe from diseases.
Safety
Internet: As your kids get older, they gain more knowledge. Its usually when they enter third
grade you can start to trust them. But that doesn't meen the same thing for the internet! So here
are some safety standards to help keep your child protected online. First of all, limit usage.
Permit your child to have free online time for, say, 30 minutes right after school to instant-
message friends, play games, or visit social networking sites, but make it a rule that family time
starts with dinner. After that, the computer is used for homework and it's an IM-free zone.
Secondly, keep kids in sight. Have the computer centrally located. Your child is less likely to
browse questionable content if he or she knows Mom or Dad (or brother or sister) might walk by
at any second. This helps you monitor the time spent online, chosen activities, and follow up
behavior. And lastly, do your homework. Check their browser history to know where your child
goes online, and check the sites regularly. Use security tools and privacy features whether
offered by your browser or Internet service provider, or purchased separately for extra
protection. If you follow the basic safety standards, your third grader will be extra safe online.
Bullying: Children might be bullied, and they might not know how to deal with what they're
going through at such a young age. Victims of bullying are often shy and tend to be physically
weaker than their classmates. They may also have low self-esteem and poor social skills, which
makes it hard for them to stand up for themselves. Bullies consider these types of kids safe
targets because they usually don't fight back. If your child is the victim of bullying, he/she may
suffer physically and emotionally, and their schoolwork or grades will likely show it. Grades
drop because, instead of listening to the teacher, kids are wondering what they did wrong, where
the bully will show up next, and whether anyone will sit with them at lunch. If bullying
continues, they may be afraid to go to school. This usually doesnt just happen to 3rd graders; it
happens to all kids in all different age groups. Problems with low self-esteem and depression can
last into adulthood and interfere with your personal and professional life. So to prevent this from
happening, tell your kids to keep their head up high, be confident,
Curriculum
Math: Third grade is a lot more complicated than the previous grades. They will work with larger
whole numbers, fractions, and decimal numbers. They will also look at patterns such as odd and
even numbers. They will solve and explain addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
problems. Students are asked to do more math work on paper and mentally, instead of using
physical materials.
Reading: Third graders know what to do when they dont understand a word or passage, like
looking at pictures in a book for clues. They will often discuss books in small groups and ask
questions about what they are reading. They will summarize and use graphs to organize their
thoughts about the books they read. They will be introduced to many genres and different types
of writing, such as newspapers, magazines, and Web sites. Third graders will also learn
organizational methods that help them prepare for more complex writing assignments. They will
create maps, webs, and Venn diagrams to plan their work. Third graders will write many book
reports, creative fiction, and personal narratives. They will also be asked to look into the writing
process, such as revising, editing, and proofreading.
Recommended books:
The Indian in the Cupboard, The Mouse and the Motorcycle, Sideways stories from Wayside
School, Beverly Clearly books, and Roald Dahl books
Fourth Grade
Health
Exercise: In this grade your child will have to start playing in teams and groups. They will start
playing mature sports. You should enroll your child in a sport outside of school so he or she is
well prepared of what to do. Your child might feel uncomfortable at first, but later your child
will be having fun wild and improving their physical skills.
Diet: This is the time your child will drink more milk than usual because he/she is growing. Your
child will need: 1 cups of fruits or vegetables, 5 ounces of grains, 5 ounces of meat or beans, 3
cups of milk, and 5 teaspoons of oil.
Immunization: When your child starts school it is a good time to give your child the flu shot. To
prepare your child bring their favorite toy. Always smile at your child, it make them feel
confident. Be honest with your child, say that it might hurt a bit but it will be fast. Remember
that you are not hurting him or her, but making them safe from diseases.

Safety
Internet: Its about this time of year when kids really get involved into social media such as
Instagram, Gmail, google plus, etc. While social media can be exciting and fun, there are also the
risks that come with it. So take note of the ways to keep your kids safe online. Lets start off with
Communicating and Social Networking. Like I said before, online communication consists
mostly of email, instant messaging (IMs), chat rooms (such as Edmodo), and journals or Web
logs (blogs). On networking sites such as Facebook, kids can create Web profiles, and then invite
others to view and become online buddies. Your child may use this media to share gossip,
exchange photos, make weekend plans, find out about missed assignments, connect over thing
they like to do, and express their opinion on things. But what you should know is strangers,
predators, and cyberbullies all target young kids, and their work is made easier when screen
names reveal age, gender, or hometown. If posts aren't marked as private, personal information
can be shown to an unsafe audience of readers. So heres what to do. Know who your child
talks to online. Review their buddy list: do they really know everyone, or are some buddies
"friends of friends"? Have them remove anyone whom they haven't met in person. Tell them not
to exchange any personal information. For example, a phone number, address, best friend's
name, or picture. Never accept or receive party invitations, revealing details, or meeting in
person ever. Your child will now be safe and sound online and off.

Bullying: Even as your fourth grader becomes smarter, stronger, and more mature, it is still good
to look out for them here and there. If you hear or notice that your child is being bullied, its
mostly encouraged that you help your child resolve their own bullying issues. But if your child is
shy or your child is getting seriously bullied, its time to take matters it your own hands. First,
find who the bully is. Then its best to talk to their parents or Legal Guardians so to speak.
Like I said before, adults need to get involved to help children resolve bullying issues; but when
calling another parent directly, it sometimes can be quite tricky unless he or she is a close friend.
It is easy to find yourself in a "he said/she said" argument. Try to find a so called, Silver
Lining Even if the bullying occurs outside of school, a teacher, counselor, coach, or after-school
program director may be able to help moderate a productive discussion. But, if you do find
yourself talking directly to the other parent, try to do it in person rather than over the phone.
Don't begin with an angry recap of the other child's offenses. Set the stage for a collaborative
approach by suggesting going to the playground, or walking the children to school together, to
observe communication and kindly express disapproval for any unacceptable behavior. If you
still see that your child is being bullied, talk to the counselor to see what he or she can do.
Curriculum
Math: Fourth graders should read, write, compare, add, subtract, multiply, and divide with very
large numbers. They should learn more equations with fractions and decimals and prime
numbers. They will complete problems about factors and multiples and explore geometry
formulas for determining perimeter and area, and for measuring angles. Fourth graders will
figure out conversion problems, such as determining the number of minutes in an hour, or ounces
in a pound. They will not only read graphs, tables, and charts but should be able to create them
from data theyve collected.
Reading: In fourth grade, reading is very important. If one does not read, they will not be able to
fill the curriculum they need. They can use root, context, and word endings to figure out new
words. They will spend lots of time reading and writing independently. Fourth graders will relate
characters and other story elements to their own lives. Fourth graders will use tools, such as a
dictionary, encyclopedia, library and the Internet, to gather information independently on a topic.
They will start to learn to organize this information into paragraphs, essays, projects, and
presentations that will help students form their learning.
Recommended books: The Lightning Thief, James and the Giant Peach, Fantastic Mr. Fox, (Any
Roald Dahl Children Books), Matilda, Harry Potter.
Fifth Grade
Health
Exercise: In this grade your child will have to start playing in teams and groups. They will start
playing mature sports. You should enroll your child in a sport outside of school so he/ she are
well prepared of what to do. Your child might feel uncomfortable at first, but later your child
will be having fun wild and improving their physical skills.
Diet: This is the time your child will drink more milk than usual because he/she is growing. Your
child will need: 1 cups of fruits or vegetables, 5 ounces of grains, 5 ounces of meat or beans, 3
cups of milk, and 5 teaspoons of oil.
Immunization: When your child starts school it is a good time to give your child the flu shot. To
prepare your child bring their favorite toy. Always smile at your child, it make them feel
confident. Be honest with your child, say that it might hurt a bit but it will be fast. Remember
that you are not hurting him or her, but making them safe from deceases.

Safety
Internet Safety: Fifth Graders are up to it all at this age. The most interesting thing is how
stunned you will be with how much your kids are already experiencing the Internet, e-mail, chat
rooms, etc. Not all children, but at least half of them by fifth grade have experienced all of those
things, and two-thirds of them have experienced some of them. Youll also know they
demonstrate a very healthy level of fear and you will probably be able to tell that at this age they
will be all ears. Because you know, in a couple of years many of them will think they "know it
all" and won't be so attentive. So its good to teach them all you know about the internet, before
they get any older. First lets talk numbers. For example, more than half of the 5th graders
surveyed had smartphones last year (the 5th graders were from all socio-economic brackets), and
MARC found that owning a smartphone was a significant risk factor for both being a
cyberbully and being a cyberbullying victim/target (12% of 5th grade non-owners vs. 18% of
phone owners said theyd been a cyberbully) something that parents who are considering
buying their young children cellphones will want to be aware of, MARC suggests. But it adds
that traditional in-school bullying was far more common that cyberbullying. I suggest that the
focus of family discussion about this be more on how to be a friend whether or not technologys
involved. So if you decide to buy your child a phone, think about the risk of getting cyber
bullied. Otherwise, you might want to wait a little bit longer, until your child matures to a safe
level.

Bullying: Bullying usually happens in older grades and it mostly starts in 5th. And its very
common if it starts at school, too. If your child is the victim of a bully or has witnessed bullying
in his or her school, there are some things you as a parent or legal guardian can do to help. First
off, many schools (sometimes as part of a statewide effort) have programs especially designed to
raise awareness of bullying behavior and to help parents and teachers deal effectively with it.
Check with your local school district to see if it has such a program. Or if your child has trouble
making friends, because of bullying, schools and parents can work effectively behind the scenes
to help a child meet and make new friends with things such as study groups or science-lab
partnerships. If you are concerned about your child, here are some steps to take to ensure you
know whats going on. 1) Share with the teacher what your child has told you; describe any
teasing or bullying you may have witnessed. 2) Ask the teacher if she sees similar behavior at
school, and enlist her help in finding ways to solve the problem. 3) If she hasn't seen any
instances of teasing, ask that she keep an eye out for the behavior you described. 4) If the teacher
says your child is being teased, find out whether there are any things he may be doing in class to
attract teasing. 5) Ask how he responds to the teasing, and discuss helping him develop a more
effective response. 6) After the initial conversation, be sure to make a follow-up appointment to
discuss how things are going. And if the problem persists, or the teacher ignores your concerns,
and your child starts to not want to go to school, consider the possibility of "therapeutic
intervention." (Actions taken that are expected to submit healing results). Yes, I know, it might
be a little extreme, but that might be just what your child needs. Happy healing!

Curriculum
Math: Fifth graders will learn to solve difficult problems with complex numbers. They will
divide whole numbers, with and without remainders. They will also make connections between
decimals, fractions, and percentages. They will learn to multiply and divide fractions. Fifth
graders will apply these skills to the real world by solving problems about time, measurement,
and money. They should be able to apply the four operations (addition, subtraction,
multiplication, and division) with whole numbers to solve multistep word problems.
Reading: Fifth graders should read a lot of different genres. They will learn to analyze
characters, plot, and settings, as well as to recognize an authors purpose for writing and his
organizational approaches. When the student reads, he or shes vocabulary will build. They will
produce and present research projects, and write more advanced narratives and creative fiction.
They are asked to edit their writing, using what they have learned about the rules of grammar,
spelling and punctuation. Fifth graders should also start writing poetry, stories, and song writing.
Recommended books: The Phantom Tollbooth, The Giver, Number the Stars, Hunger Games,
Rules, Esperanza Rising, The BFG, Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing, and the Witches