Disclosure: This post is sponsored by The Boys and Girls Clubs of America. STEMming the tide of summer learning loss Kids are heading back to class for the new school year, but will your child be up to speed with his or her peers? Or, will the summer “brain drain” have taken its toll? Just how […]
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Don’t Miss These 2018 Back-to-School Books
We do a lot to prepare our children for the school year. One of those rituals, besides changing up bedtime and school supply shopping, can be reading books about going to school. Especially for our younger children who are still unsure of what to expect. This year’s back-to-school books offer humor, wisdom, and diversity. Read […]
What’s New for 2017 Back to School Picture Books?
Each year about this time, we discover the new back to school picture books. Teachers and parents, you’ll find lots of great choices for 2017, great choices to be enjoyed by children ad perfect for reading aloud. 2017 Back to School Picture Books Here Comes Teacher Cat by Deborah Underwood, illustrated by Claudia […]
More Back-to-School Books
It’s that time of year again — back-to-school! But for some children, it can be a worrisome time. Help prepare your child for what to expect by reading about other kids going back to school, too. These recently released (2016) back to school books might help. Also check out the books on this list of the best back to […]
Best Back to School Shopping Deals and Tips at Staples
We all want back-to-school shopping deals that are convenient and organized. Staples offers it all — great deals, lots of shopping options and tips, plus classroom supplies lists. Best Back to School Shopping Deals and Tips at Staples 1. Convenient If you are like me, you want a shop from home option. Use the Staples app or visit the Staples […]
20 Inspiring Back-to-School Quotes for Kids
I put together 20 inspiring back-to-school quotes for my kids and your kids because as I send my kids off to another year of school, I want them to remember who they are. I want them to know how strong they are. I want them to know that even when things are bad, they will […]
S.M.A.R.T Fit Pants for Teachers
I hope you’re able to try on dressbarn’s roz and ALI S.M.A.R.T Fit Pants this Saturday, September 6 from 1 to 3 pm! They’re amazing pants because they’re made of stretchy machine washable material but still look like they’re fancy dry-clean only pants. (When does that ever happen?) Just to remind you, I’ll be at the University Hills dressbarn on Colorado Blvd in […]