EPISODE · Apr 15, 2025 · 32 MIN
Understanding 5th Graders: A Year in Transition
from What Great Teachers Know That All Parents Can Use · host Peyten Williams, Bowbend Consulting
In this episode of What Great Teachers Know That All Parents Can Use, host Peyten Williams of Bowbend Consulting sits down with expert 5th-grade teachers Tom Marine and Bria Pete to explore the pivotal—and often puzzling—year of fifth grade. From shifting social dynamics and growing independence to emotional development, character building, and the ever-evolving role of technology, this conversation offers invaluable insights for parents navigating this season with their children. Discover practical ways to support self-advocacy, encourage a love of reading, and help your child learn from mistakes—all with the wisdom of teachers who truly understand this transitional year.
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In this episode of What Great Teachers Know That All Parents Can Use, host Peyten Williams of Bowbend Consulting sits down with expert 5th-grade teachers Tom Marine and Bria Pete to explore the pivotal—and often puzzling—year of fifth grade. From shifting social dynamics and growing independence to emotional development, character building, and the ever-evolving role of technology, this conversation offers invaluable insights for parents navigating this season with their children. Discover practical ways to support self-advocacy, encourage a love of reading, and help your child learn from mistakes—all with the wisdom of teachers who truly understand this transitional year.
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