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Grade Schoolers Directory
Grade schoolers are children who attend elementary school, which includes kindergarten through fifth or sixth grade. Children usually begin grade school around age 5, when they begin kindergarten. Cities, states, or counties typically set "birthday cut-off" dates that help determine when you can enroll your child in grade school. Grade schoolers may attend a public, private, or home school. Grade school helps teach your child important reading, writing, math, and social skills. Follow the links below to find WebMD's comprehensive coverage about grade schoolers, from the lessons your child will learn to the challenges they may meet, and much more.
Medical Reference
Managing Your Child's Asthma at School
If your child has asthma, it's important that his school knows how to recognize and treat symptoms. WebMD explains how to put together an asthma action plan to make sure your child is safe at school.
Asthma in Children at School
In order to help control asthma in children at school, parents need to work closely with the school’s staff and their child. WebMD offers guidelines.
Back to School To-Do List: High School
WebMD offers a to-do list for you and your teenager to make a healthy transition to high school.
Back-to-School To-Do List: Preschool and Kindergarten
WebMD offers a to-do list to help your preschooler or kindergartner get a head start on the new school year.
Features
Expert Advice on the Problem of School Violence
Over the last few years -- with all-too-frequent regularity -- we've seen violent acts committed in schools across the country. Three experts weigh in with advice.
11 Ways to Get Kids in Shape for School
Kids need conditioning, too. Here's what to do.
Child Safety: School Bus Still Best
Experts weigh the merits of changing safety standards on school buses.
Germs in the School Room
10 tips for parents to help their children avoid cold germs at school.