A list of suggested ways for parents to support the development of their fifth grader. Grades: 3 4 5 Subjects: Safety Health and Safety Developmental Milestones Physical Development & Growth Themes: Back to School Holidays: Child Safety Month ADD TO FAVORITES Add to Folder creative writing children's book activities classroom tools language arts and writing vocabulary Create new folderCREATE NEW FOLDER Print At ten-years-old, fifth graders are developing communication skills and becoming more mature. Parents can help by encouraging their fifth grader as he: Improves his listening and responding skills. Increases his problem-solving abilities. Begins to undergo maturational changes. Gains awareness of peer and adult expectations. Brought to you by the American School Counselor Association