Elementary Explorer

Explore by Grade

Every child grows differently β€” and every grade brings new opportunities. This page is designed to help families easily discover grade-appropriate academic resources, enrichment ideas, competitions, and recommended books β€” all in one organized place.

Whether your child is in Kindergarten or Grade 8, you’ll find carefully curated guidance to support curiosity, confidence, creativity, and academic growth.

Choose Your Child’s Grade

Kindergarten

πŸ“˜ Academic Learning

Focus on foundational literacy, numbers, shapes, and problem-solving. Stick to Kindergarten-level books to build a strong start.

πŸ“š Kindergarten Academic & Enrichment Books

⭐ Highly Capable / Advanced Learning / GT Preparation

If your child is ready for extra challenge, explore Grade 1 level books and enrichment activities.

Learn About the Highly Capable/Advanced Learning/GT Program
πŸ“š Kindergarten & Grade 1 Enrichment Books

πŸ† Competitions

Kindergarten students can participate in beginner-friendly competitions:

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Grade 1

πŸ“˜ Academic Learning

Focus on Grade 1 skills: basic addition, subtraction, early reading, and problem-solving. Stick to grade-level books to build a strong foundation.

πŸ“š Grade 1 Academic & Enrichment Books

⭐ Highly Capable / Advanced Learning / GT Preparation

Ready for extra challenge? Try your grade-level books plus some from Grade 2 for advanced practice.

Learn About the Highly Capable/Advanced Learning/GT Program
πŸ“š Grade 1 & 2 Academic & Enrichment Books

πŸ† Competitions

Grade 1 students can participate in these beginner-friendly competitions:

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Grade 2

πŸ“˜ Academic Learning

Build Grade 2 skills: addition, subtraction, early multiplication, reading, and problem-solving. Stick to grade-level books to strengthen foundations.

πŸ“š Grade 2 Academic & Enrichment Books

⭐ Highly Capable / Advanced Learning / GT Preparation

Ready for extra challenge? Use your grade-level books plus some from Grade 3 for advanced practice.

Learn About the Highly Capable/Advanced Learning/GT Program
πŸ“š Grade 2 & 3 Academic & Enrichment Books

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Grade 3

πŸ“˜ Academic Learning

Build Grade 3 skills: multiplication, division, fractions, writing, and problem-solving. Stick to grade-level books to strengthen foundations.

πŸ“š Grade 3 Academic & Enrichment Books

⭐ Highly Capable / Advanced Learning / GT Preparation

Ready for extra challenge? Use your grade-level books plus some from Grade 4 for advanced practice.

Learn About the Highly Capable/Advanced Learning/GT Program
πŸ“š Grade 3 & 4 Academic & Enrichment Books

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Grade 4

πŸ“˜ Academic Learning

Build Grade 4 skills: multiplication, division, fractions, writing, and problem-solving. Stick to grade-level books for strong foundations.

πŸ“š Grade 4 Academic & Enrichment Books

⭐ Highly Capable / Advanced Learning / GT Preparation

Ready for extra challenge? Use your grade-level books plus some from Grade 5 for advanced practice.

Learn About the Highly Capable/Advanced Learning/GT Program
πŸ“š Grade 4 & 5 Academic & Enrichment Books

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Grade 5

πŸ“˜ Academic Learning

Build key Grade 5 skills: fractions, decimals, writing, and problem-solving. Stick to your grade-level books to strengthen foundations.

πŸ“š Grade 5 Academic & Enrichment Books

⭐ Highly Capable / Advanced Learning / GT Preparation

Ready for extra challenge? Try your grade-level books plus some from the next grade.

Learn About the Highly Capable/ Advance Learning/ GT Program
πŸ“š Grade 5 & 6 Academic & Enrichment Books

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Grade 6

🌟 Explore, Build & Prepare

Grade 6 is a great time to start exploring competitions and building a strong foundation for the future. Many middle-school competitions begin in Grade 6 and continue through Grades 7 and 8. Starting early gives students time to discover their interests, build skills and confidence, and prepare for future opportunities in middle school and high school.

Students don't need to participate in every competition. Grade 6 is a good time to explore different areas and discover what they enjoy. As students move through Grades 7 and 8, they can choose the areas they want to pursue more deeply.

πŸ† Competitions

Explore competitions by subject and find areas that match your child's interests.

πŸ”¬ Science Competitions
πŸ”’ Math Competitions
🎨 Art Competitions
✍️ English & Writing Competitions
πŸ€– Robotics Competitions

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Grade 7

🌟 Explore, Build & Go Deeper

Grade 7 is a great time to build on the interests and skills students discovered in Grade 6. With another year of middle school ahead, students can continue exploring competitions, strengthen their skills, and begin focusing more deeply on the areas they enjoy.

Many middle-school competitions continue through Grades 7 and 8. Regular practice and participation can help students build confidence, gain experience, and prepare for more advanced competitions and opportunities in Grade 8 and high school.

πŸ† Competitions

Explore competitions by subject and find areas that match your child's interests.

πŸ”¬ Science Competitions
πŸ”’ Math Competitions
🎨 Art Competitions
✍️ English & Writing Competitions
πŸ€– Robotics Competitions

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Grade 8

🌟 Build Confidence & Prepare for High School

Grade 8 is an important year to build on the skills and interests students have developed throughout middle school. Students can continue participating in competitions they enjoy, strengthen their skills, and gain experience before entering high school.

Many competitions continue into high school, so the experience students gain in Grade 8 can give them a strong starting point for the years ahead. This is a good time to focus on areas they enjoy and build confidence, knowledge, and problem-solving skills that they can carry into high school.

πŸ† Competitions

Explore competitions by subject and continue building skills in areas that interest your child.

πŸ”¬ Science Competitions
πŸ”’ Math Competitions
🎨 Art Competitions
✍️ English & Writing Competitions
πŸ€– Robotics Competitions

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