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Your Child, Ages 7-11

Little Girl

Dear Parents,

As the school year winds down, take some time to review your child's Language Arts skills. Is your third-grader, fourth-grader, or fifth-grader performing at the appropriate level? If not, our Language Arts skill-builders and printables can help. You can also take a look at the top ten ways to improve reading skills, and the top ways to get your kids to read.

This issue also answers parents' questions about allowance and chores. How much should you give your child? Should an allowance be tied to doing chores? What are age-appropriate chores?

And finally, we offer some ideas to keep summer fun. When your child says, "I'm soooo bored," try some arts & crafts activities, catch some hot summer movies, plan a yard sale, and more.

From the Editors at FamilyEducation.com

Language Arts Skills
Language Arts skills are central to learning. Our resources can help boost your child's skills in this crucial area.

Language Arts in Third Grade
Language Arts in Fourth Grade
Language Arts in Fifth Grade
Reading and Language Arts Skill-Builders for Grades 2-6
Language Arts Printables for
Grades K-8
Reading Tips for Parents
Top Ten Ways to Improve Reading Skills
"My son hates to read -- what should I do?"
Improving Reading Comprehension
Top Ways to Get Your Kids to Read
Steps to Start a Book Group

Allowance & Chores
Chores are important because they teach kids basic life skills and help them build personal responsibility. Should an allowance be their reward?

Kids, Allowance, and Chores
Parents' Questions About Allowance
Chores and Children
How Much Allowance to Give Your Child
How Your Child Spends His Allowance
Allowance and Spending Decisions
Good Money Management Begins with an Allowance
More

Summer Boredom
Summer shouldn't be overscheduled, but you don't want to let boredom creep in. Keep these ideas in mind for summer fun.

Stop Summer Boredom
Arts & Crafts Activities for Kids
All-Summer-Long Activities
Outdoor Activities for Kids
Indoor Activities for Kids
Summer Movies 2007
More Movie Releases
Yard Sale Tips
Summer Reading Lists
Planning Summer Activities

Summer Camp Essentials

Most overnight summer camps provide the basics for your child, but it's smart to pack the essentials, just in case. Plus, by purchasing the items yourself, you can be assured of their quality. Here are the Top Ten Items that your child should take along to summer camp.

Join in this discussion on our Message Boards about the problem of different discipline styles:

"I'm frustrated with my wife. Every time I punish our boys, they go to her and she reverses the punishment. This completely undermines my authority, and I have no credibility at home. I have tried to talk with her about this, but she maintains that I'm far too strict with them. This is beside the point. Now, my words carry no weight, because my sons know they can go running to Mommy, and she will overturn my decision. I don't know what to do."
—Tough Dad

Poll: Allowance Amounts

How much weekly allowance does your child get? Add your vote now!

20%  Less than $2.
41%  $2 – $5.
24%  $6 – $10.
10%  $11 – $20.
6%   $21+.

Last-Minute Father's Day Gifts
If your child is stuck for a Father's Day gift idea, one of these will do in a pinch!

Homemade Gifts for Dad
Printable Promise Notes for Dad
Printable "Greatest Dad" Certificate