A new school year has begun and that means parents will be chasing the kids down for forgotten homework, crumpled permission slips and library books that were due weeks ago. Save yourself some frustration, and teach the kids responsibility at the same time, by creating a “drop zone” for all…
Wouldn’t it be nice to tell these people how much you appreciate them before the school year even begins? Here are a few ideas to create some inexpensive back-to-school teacher gifts that will not only show your child’s teacher how much you care, but will show your child what it means to be…
It’s time to start thinking about and planning for the new school year. These tips for going social, shared electronic calendars, and helpful apps will get the year off to a more organized great start.
When the weather is too hot to handle outdoor activities, then enjoy some indoor fun with a pile of good books and some activities to go with them. From book clubs to book nooks, there’s something for every book lover.
Information on getting organized for back to school is everywhere from television commercials to sale ads in the newspapers – and even billboards. But there is an entire population of students and educators who are not included in all of this hoopla: home-schoolers. Educating children at home is a…
By Jessa McClure"Can we paint today, Mommy?" While the idea of colored water spilling into the grooves of our dining table and brush strokes ending up everywhere but paper makes me want to run screaming from the room, I know that letting my daughter express herself through art is a good thing.In…
By Jessa McClureAs the new school year approaches, that all important trip to the store to buy school supplies is looming in the distance. With a summer full of trips to the beach and the water park, you might not have as much money to spend on pencils and rulers as you would like.But there is a…
To e-read or not to e-read, that is the question. My answer? A little of both is ideal.
By Jessa McClurePlaying your favorite music in the car, rocking your baby to sleep and humming a tune while your child lies on your chest may seem like simple things. You are actually giving your child a head start on life by incorporating music and rhythm into their daily lives.Research shows that…
By Jessa McClureTeaching a child to read can be a daunting task. While many children learn the basics of reading during their first years of school, parents play a big part in helping create skilled readers who love to read.If you've been wondering where to start with your little one, here are some…
