I will try to keep adding to this page all the wonderful links across the internet that will address the needs in your family as it relates to the classroom, positive discipline, fun educational activities, etc. 

 Mrs. Acosta

The following link is from Poway Unified and is a wonderful resource for fourth/fifth grade. Just click on the child!  Have fun

If I had my child to raise all over again,
I'd build self-esteem first, and the house later.
I'd finger-paint more, and point the finger less.
I would do less correcting and more connecting.
I'd take my eyes off my watch, and watch with my eyes.
I'd take more hikes and fly more kites.
I'd stop playing serious, and seriously play.
I would run through more fields and gaze at more stars.
I'd do more hugging and less tugging.

Book recommendations	Disciplining Pearls of Wisdom
4th/5th grade ages and stages	Words of Inspiration
Homework Tips	5th graders! What to do!

Disciplining Words of Wisdom

Listed below are a few topics you might be interested in.

Two Ways to Neutralize Childhood Arguing
Part of the Love and Logic weekly tips. Considered one of America's parenting experts. It is actually valuable information!
The Love and Logic Consequence
Three Types of Parents
Guidelines for helping with Homework
This is my favorite article! It explains why not to work harder than your child at homework.
Fifth Grade Math Lessons
Guiding Children to Solve Their Own Problems
How to Help Your 5th Grader
Listing from scholastic.com about how to help your fifth grader. Really great articles to read - informational and quite the variety
Parent Resources
Mrs. Travis's website that includes many wonderful links to websites that talk about preventing bullying, safety, know/understand your child.

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