In the first two weeks of school, my son has already contracted strep-throat and pink eye. My poor sister-in law has already dealt with a lice infestation. Needless to say, now that school is back in session, things are going to be being shared and we all know,…
The school year is kicking off and with it is a brand new chance for your kids to make this year a success. This is especially true, if the previous school year was a struggle. You start the year off with a new teacher, a new assortment of…
As our children head back to school, it’s a wonderful time to think about all the hard work teachers put in with time, effort, and their hearts to care for our precious children. It’s truly one of the most important jobs there is. It’s important to thank the…
While you’re busy filling your shopping carts and checking off the lists for your child’s back to school needs, consider picking up extras to help your child’s classroom, too. There are several classroom essentials that your child’s teach will likely request throughout the year to restock the class…
Mornings can be brutal, if you’re not prepared. There have been mornings in my household where no one will get dressed, breakfast becomes a fight, and the home gets destroyed as everyone is running around looking to gather all the items they need for the day. It happens…
There is something magical and fun about the first day of school. There are jitters, nerves, excitement, smiles, a few pouts, and of course lots of photo opportunities to capture all of these moments. Flipping back through my own photo album, I find some of these same perfect first…
Ah, August. It’s time to think about back to school. Whether you’ll be sending off a brand new kindergartner or are prepping your middle and high school students for a new year, this picks can help you prepare for the new school year. We received a variety of…
The hustle and bustle to get out the door and off to school is about to begin. Can you feel it coming? The struggle to get kids moving in the morning is real. Let the kids take on some of the responsibility by outlining the jobs that need…
As a college student myself, I know how overwhelming it can be when you think about how much money you need to get there. I have friends that have had college tuition accounts saved up for them from birth. My parents never made enough to be able to do…
Are your kids excited for back to school? Yesterday, we hit the stores getting ready for my three older boys to head back to school as the school year starts in early August here. We are now officially in the final countdown. The are so many exciting things…
My boys have all had fall birthday’s which means they have each just missed the school cut-off. To keep them engaged and learning and not bored at home the year they turn four and still have a year before preschool and two years before Kindergarten I always start working…
Starting to introduce books early and making reading fun through games are just some of the tricks for teaching kids to read starting at a young age! When you make reading fun, and no longer a chore, you and your child can enjoy the learning process together. Try…