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Paul Jennings

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
In this Paul Jennings instructional activity, students research and find the answers to four inquisitive questions associated with Paul Jennings.
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ReadWriteThink

Read Write Think: National Grandparents Day Activities and Lesson Plans

For Teachers K - 1st
With this resource, teachers and students can explore the meaning of National Grandparents Day. Includes activity ideas and lesson plans.
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Kids Health: Living With Grandparents

For Students 3rd - 5th
Parents "of the grandest sort" are sometimes people we only get to see on holidays. Maybe you spend each afternoon after school with your grandparent. Kids have all kinds of different relationships with their grandparents. Sometimes kids...
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American Grandparents Association: grandparents.com

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
A wealth of articles and information on all aspects of grandparenting, including activities to do with grandchildren, family interactions, food and leisure, health, and finances. This site also outlines the benefits of purchasing a...
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University of Georgia: Grandparents Raising Grandchildren

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
A collection of downloadable resources for grandparents who are raising grandchildren. Topics covered include dealing with transitions, visitation with parents, self-care, abuse and neglect, legal issues, activities to do with...
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University of Wisconsin

University of Wisconsin: Grandparenting Today: Publications

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
This site has a wealth of downloadable resources on being a parent of one's grandchildren. Some of the topics covered include grandparent roles, stages of child development, discipline, education, extracurricular activities, getting...
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Foundation for Grandparenting

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
A website with articles, advice, activity ideas, and links to resources on topics related to grandparenting.
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University of Florida

University of Florida: Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Series

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
A set of downloadable resources for grandparents who are raising grandchildren. Topics addressed include child development, family values, financial assistance, health care, custody, education, and self-care.
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Lucas Publishing: Today's Grandparent Magazine: Newstand

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
A bi-monthly Canadian magazine for people 50 years old and up. Covers a wide range of topics on aging, grandparenting, family relationships, health, etc. Past issues going back to 2011 can be downloaded in PDF format on this page.
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Grandparents Raising Grandchildren

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
This is the website of author Karen Best Wright, who raised her granddaughters for a number of years then had to return them to their parents. It has information about many topics related to grandparenting, e.g., personal stories,...
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Aga: grandparents.com: When You're a Parent, Again

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Article describing the experience of some grandparents who suddenly found themselves having to raise a grandchild, and offering advice on what to do in that situation. (Published 2015-11-02)
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Grand magazine.com: Grandparents Raising Grandchildren

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
A collection of articles on grandparents who are raising their grandchildren.
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Maclean's Magazine: Why Being a Grandparent Is More Complicated Than Ever

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
This article describes the experiences of grandparents who take on the role of caring for grandchildren and the expectations the parents usually have of them. (Published June 4, 2016)
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The Spruce: Grandparents Raising Grandchildren

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
A collection of tips and advice for grandparents raising their grandchildren. (Published: 09/18/16)
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Starfall

Starfall: Grandparents Day

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Select the correct words to help write a letter for Grandparents Day.
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Generations United: National Grandparents Day Activity Ideas

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Some good ideas for activities that children can do with their grandparents to celebrate their heritage, including a downloadable guide.
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Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Grandparents and Special Friends Day

For Teachers 6th - 8th
This lesson was designed for our Grandparents and Special Friends day. It can be used for any visitation day, or an open house. The lesson is designed to review percent of a whole and the sector of the circle representing the percentage....
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Colorado State University

Colorado State University: Grandparents Raising Grandchildren

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Articles, videos, and FAQs on topics relating to parenting one's grandchildren. Materials are organized into the categories of health, education, legal, parenting, support, and resources.
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Grandparents Day

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the history of this American holiday which is celebrated every year on the first Sunday after Labor Day.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Holidays for Kids: Grandparents Day

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about Grandparents Day. The history and facts about this holiday that celebrates our parent's parents.
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Helpguide.org: Grandparents Raising Grandchildren: Rewards and Challenges

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Provides sound advice for what to expect when raising a grandchild and how to make it a positive experience. Can be downloaded as PDF file.
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Schoolsnet: Lesson Plan 2: Toys When Our Parents and Grandparents Were Young

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Students survey their parents and grandparents to find out about the toys they played with as children. Then students use the results and older toys supplied by the teacher to compare toys from today with toys from the past.
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Aamft: Grandparents Raising Grandchildren

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Article discussing the challenges of raising grandchildren, signs that someone needs help managing things, and where to get help.
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Aarp: Friends & Family: Grandparents Raising Grandchildren

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Provides a list of basic information one needs to know if just starting to parent a grandchild.

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