Author: Pauline Skenandore

Read, Read, Read!
Suggested Reading for 5th Graders...

The Secrete Garden
The Black Stallion
M.C. Higgens, the Great
A History of
U.S. Horses
Underground Railroad
Find more great books for 5th Graders:
*Book Award Books www.coe.uga.edu/gcba
*100 Best Books
www.teachersfirst.com/100books.cfm
*Notable Books for Children
www.ala.org/ala/awardsgrants

Other Resources

PBS & Parents
http://www.scholastic.com/parents/
Scholastic: Family Educational Website
http://www.scholastic.com/parnets/
Learning about Health & Your Child
http://kidshealth.org/kid.stay_healthy/
National PTA
www.corestandards.org
Academic Knowledge and Skills
www.gwinnett.k12.ga.us

Are You Smarter than a
Fifth Grader?
Probably Not!

Mrs. Pauline’s 5th Grade Class
2013-2014

Oneida Nation Elementary School

Tel: (920)869-1676
Email:Pauline@yahoo.com

What is going on with my fifth grader’s development?

Whether working on math problems, walking in the hallways , conducting a science experiment, riding on the school bus, or waiting for an assembly to begin, fifth graders generally love to chat! While chatting, they can take on more complex work in school, are becoming more focused on peer relationships, and can think more abstractly.
Every child is unique. Never limit you thinking about a student’s potential. You will be surprised what your child can do.
Encourage healthy eating habits, such as eating nutritious foods, getting ample rest, having a regular bedtime, and being physically active. Talk to your child about personal hygiene.
Language
*Expressive and talkative
*Like to explain things
*Able to listen well
*Interest in reading independently becomes stronger

Physical
*Large muscles are developing quickly
*Drawn to the outdoors and physical challenges
*Handwriting my become messier than in 4th grade
*Due to growth spurts, frequently hungry and can tire easy
Social/Emotional
*Generally happy; enjoy family, peers, and teachers
*Work well in groups
*Usually truthful; developing a more mature sense of right and wrong
*Sensitive to and able to resolve issues of fairness
*Able to enjoy cooperative and competitive games
Cognitive
*Good at memorizing facts
*Increasingly able to think abstractly; good at solving problems
*Enjoy rules and logic
*Enjoy collecting, classifying, & organizing
*Take pride in schoolwork
*Able to concentrate for longer periods of time
Be There
Be...
-An Involved Parent...Be attentive, aware, together
-A Role Model… Be caring, engaged, influential
-A Cheerleader… Be supportive, positive, fun
-A Partner… Be encouraging, working together
-Their Favorite Teacher… Be there for teachable moments
-A Friendly Critic… Be patient, accepting, Flexible
-An Advisor… Be ready to help, share your experiences
-A Good Communicator… Be a talker, a listener, stay connected
-A Lifelong Learner… Be inquisitive, share, read together
-An Advocate...For your child, school, community, public education