Resources for parents
Short guides for helping at home, and the official curriculum documents our topics draw on.
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Parent guides
Ten minutes of practice that fits a busy evening
A simple routine for short, regular practice: when to fit it in, how to start, and how to stop on a good note.
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Parent guides
Talking about mistakes without the argument
Phrases that turn a wrong answer into a useful moment instead of a standoff.
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Parent guides
How to read the parent view
What first tries, hints and “Not enough practice yet” mean, and how to choose a next step.
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Official curriculum sources Math
Pennsylvania fifth-grade mathematics framework (on static.pdesas.org)
The state’s curriculum framework for grade 5 math, from the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s Standards Aligned System (SAS) portal.
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Official curriculum sources Reading
Pennsylvania English language arts standards (on www.pdesas.org)
Downloadable Pennsylvania standards documents, including English language arts.
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Official curriculum sources Science
Pennsylvania science, technology and engineering standards (STEELS) (on www.pdesas.org)
Pennsylvania’s STEELS hub with grade-level frameworks for science and engineering.
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Official curriculum sources Science
Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) fifth-grade topic model (on nextgenscience.org)
The Next Generation Science Standards summary of fifth-grade science topics.
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Official curriculum sources Social Studies
Pennsylvania social studies disciplines (on www.pa.gov)
An overview of Pennsylvania’s social studies curriculum areas from the Department of Education.