Don’t be too quick to store away or discard books that your child enjoyed when they were younger. Plenty of older kids love to revisit their early favorites. Visit the library often with your child.

Read rich and challenging fifth grade-level texts closely, proficiently and independently. Example stories: "Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland" by Lewis Carroll; "The Secret Garden" by Frances Hodgson ...

Barry White Jr., a 5th grade English teacher in Charlotte, North Carolina, just became an instant contender for “coolest teacher of the year” award. The creative educator got inspired by LeBron ...

"That brings them excitement and pumps them up for a high-energy class.” — -- Barry White, Jr., a fifth grade English teacher at Ashley Park PreK-8 School in Charlotte, North Carolina, has an ...

Hoping to help your fifth-grader with reading and writing skills? Here are some basic tips that experts suggest for your fifth-grader. Visit the library often with your child. Help their sign up for a ...