Back To School Roundup

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It’s time to sharpen those pencils, lace up those new shoes and put on the shiny new back pack, because Back To School season is upon us! As moms there is so much to prepare for, from lunches to our children’s expectations of the year ahead to our own emotional send-offs. Our Sister Sites have put together some fabulous content to help you as you prepare, including everything from teacher’s gift to breakfast ideas to transition tips.

 

alamocityAlamo City

Thoughtful Teachers Gifts and Sugar Scrub

The beginning of the year is just as nerve-wracking for the teachers as it is for the students and parents coming into the classroom. The week before school starts is full of training, organizing, and asking questions: What will my students be like? The parents? Will they all come for Meet the Teacher? Do I have a name tag for everyone? Do I have an extra set of everything for the student who arrives at the last-minute? Will I remember all their names?

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austin-moms-blog-after-school-craftsAustin

Three DIY Ideas To Make After School Easier

Today we have some creative ideas for the kids for after school. From relaxation to a home work station, here are some great ideas for school-age kiddos!

 

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batonrougeBaton Rouge

A Letter To My Kids’ Teachers

Thank you for choosing this life path. This career is underappreciated in many ways. Please know that I appreciate, respect and admire your dedication to the future of our world. I hope to say at the end of this year that we were so lucky to have you as a teacher. As you work and nurture my child this year, I hope that you are not stressed by the standards that are expected of you.

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burlingtonvtBurlington VT

Kindergarten Stole My Child

Kindergarten stole my sweet child. He left on a sunny, late-summer morning and another kid returned in his place. He is cranky, moody, grumpy, and downright p..sy. This new child has been staying with us every day. He eats goldfish, cheese sticks, and raisins by the handful, much like my former child.

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preschoolColumbia SC

Preschool: The Start of Something Big

As I approach the day I’ll send my only child to preschool for the first time, I am supposed to be tearful. Nervous. Bemoaning the passage of time. I am supposed to hold back tears as I send him into his classroom, only to collapse weeping in the car.

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NoSchoolGuiltDallas

I Don’t Feel Guilty When School Starts

Well, it’s September and everyone seems to be sending their first child off to kindergarten or pre-school for the first time. My Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram feeds have been full of pictures of kids standing by doors with year signs, ala Pinterest, for the last few weeks. For our family, it will also be the first year that both the kids will be in “real” preschool. Only two days a week, 3 hours at a time, but still…

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Back-to-School-Lunch-219x300Des Moines

Back To School: Prepared For Lunch

Being prepared is a key factor of success for anything in a mom’s life. School lunches are no exception. I have been packing my now fourth grader’s (WHAT!) lunch since he was four and in pre-K. This year, I will be packing for both kids as my youngest heads off to kindergarten. Holy cow… hold on, I need a moment.

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houstonHouston

Back To School Reminder

I’ve spent the last month of my summer “break” attending professional development sessions, studying new curriculum, planning, and making my classroom a warm and welcoming space for the students I will soon meet. Now, here I am, about to report to my 8th year in the classroom, and I’m a nervous wreck.

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Calming Your Kindergarten Fears

The dreaded month of August is here and at our house that means only one thing: summer is officially O-V-E-R! Our house is a two-teacher household so August is the month that we start preparing our classrooms, adjusting our sleep schedules, and we begin getting our minds back into work-mode.

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Jacksonville

Simple Steps to Get Involved at your Child’s School

It’s that time of year again. School is back in the swing of things and the volunteer sign ups and Room Mom nominations are starting to circulate. While you may not want to assume the seemingly daunting task of Room Mom, there are plenty of other ways you can get involved at your child’s school.

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collegeKansas City

5 Must Haves For A Great College Send-off

From the first day we send them to kindergarten with lunch bags grasped firmly by tiny little hands to the day we proudly watch them walk across the commencement stage, we devote a significant amount of thought, time, and resources toward making sure our kids’ school days run smoothly, their desks and lockers are fully stocked, and their days are filled with a love of learning.

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back-to-school-traditions-with-logoKnoxville

Back To School Traditions

You may or may not be ready to see the end of summer break, but there’s no denying the anticipation and excitement that this time of year brings. The start of a new school year has its own set of fun adventures. Now is a great time to build memories with simple back to school traditions that can be repeated year after year…

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madisonMadison

Back To School: Tips For A Smooth Transition and A Successful Year

Is it just me or does anyone else feel like the school supplies are getting put out earlier and earlier each year? I feel like I was shopping around the 4th of July and the supplies were already out! Well, ready or not, school will be starting up again in just a few short weeks.

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nashvilleNashville

Embracing The Letting Go: Sending My First Child to His First Day of School

Like most moms sending their kids off to school for the first time, I shed a few tears leading up to the big day—mostly because I’ve loved being a stay at home mom to two little ones, and I wasn’t ready for that to change. I realize that I’m still ‘staying at home’ with my youngest, but I miss hanging out with my big guy.

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Mom-FriendsNew Orleans

Under Pressure: Being Nervous About Finding Mom Friends at Your Child’s School

The loneliness of motherhood is this mysterious enigma that somehow manages to polarize mothers and non mothers. It’s hard to explain, though thousands of writers and bloggers have tried. What it comes down to is that you won’t ever understand the lonely sting until you’re awake at 3am with a hungry baby, scrolling through your Instagram feed only to find that everyone is out without you, and you had no idea.

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Back-To-School-Parent-ExperienceOklahoma City

Back To School: A Pre-K Parent Experience

This was her year. The year to start pre-k, the year to start the rest of her learning life by going to school every day. Thankfully, she was excited. She couldn’t wait to go to “big school” like her cousin and older friends. We went to pick out a new backpack, we got a few new clothes and we got the back to school haircut.

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Untitled-design-300x240Tampa Bay

Skip The Cereal: 7 Back To School Breakfast Ideas

I know cereal is quick and easy but if your kids are anything like mine, they won’t last an hour on cereal alone. Here are a few of my favorite “Back to School” breakfast ideas that provide a well-rounded meal to start the day.

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Separating Twins In The Classroom

My 5 year-old twin boys, Alex and Ben, will be off to Kindergarten this fall, and like so many transitions in our life, I can’t believe how fast this one has arrived. The popular question I’ve been asked all summer is about our plan for the boys’ classroom placement – will we separate them or keep them in the same class.

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