pat on the back notes for kids who are trying their best
Let’s face it, friends. Life for kids can be pretty tough.
It’s hard to be a kid these days–harder than it was for us.
School was …
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say something week: prevent violence or suicide in YOUR child’s school
Did you know?
When it comes to violence, suicide and threats, most are known by at least one other individual before the incident takes place.
In 4 …
save money and time this school year: 7 classroom hacks for teachers
Back-to-school season isn’t just for students, my friends.
As thousands of schools have been opening their doors, teachers have been working …
how to make back to school fun for kids: 10 tips from a 12-year-old who knows
This week marks the official end to summer, but if your kids are unusually cranky, maybe it’s not all because of the school bell.
Maybe …
back to school tips and tricks: make this year ROCK #backtoschool #schoolsuccess
Re-running this post today because it’s timely and packed with tips. Enjoy!
School’s in full swing here, and I cannot believe …
delaying kindergarten: our experience as parents and educators
Should I send my 5-year-old to Kindergarten, or should I wait a year?
What are the benefits of ‘redshirting’ my child for …
the easiest way to save for your kids’ college education
Thank you Upromise for sponsoring this post. While this was a sponsored opportunity from Upromise, all content and opinions expressed here are my …
show your kids how to study: 5 easy ways
One thing I have come to realize, after years of teaching and tutoring, is that kids really don’t know how to study.
We may tell them to study …
where to go for free homework help: Homework Help Desk
Now more than ever, I feel like I need a lifeline when it comes to helping my kids with their homework.
Honestly, the concepts are …
everything I wish I knew before I started middle school: a letter to my rising 6th grader
Maddy,
I have a hard time believing it’s time to send you off to the wilds of middle school, but here we are, my friend.
It seems like just yesterday …
what to consider when choosing a school for your child: parent checklist
Now that my kids are 11, 10, and 8 years old (gasp!), I feel like there’s a lot I wish I would have known when it came to …
school supply shopping: our NEW way to teach kids to be smart consumers
Every year, we try to somehow involve our kids in back-to-school shopping.
When Maddy, Owen, and Cora were emerging readers, I created …
smart apps for busy families: get ready for back to school! #BTSTech chat
I can’t even believe it, friends, but (gulp!) school is around the corner.
And before we know it, our schedules will be kicked into high gear. …
preparing kids for Kindergarten: the summer before school starts — Home Study
Friends!
Do you have a little one heading off to the wilds of Kindergarten this year?
Then this Home Study is for YOU.
This is just …
parent teacher connect: parents and teachers working TOGETHER is the key to children’s success in school
We’ve got something cool brewing, my friends, and we want you to come along for the ride!
Join us over at teachmama.com: parent teacher …
common core 101: everything parents need to know to prep their kids and to stay sane
Having kids in elementary school is overwhelming.
I mean really overwhelming.
Even with the best organizational strategies in …
don’t send your child to Kindergarten until you take this Home Study!
Friends!
I have been so, so busy lately, working hard on our teachmama.com redesign– woo-hooooo! and working on some other really fun and …
fall classroom decor: quick and easy for teachers and parents
Fall is here! Already it seems as though the year is moving at light speed.
For many of us, whether we’re classroom …
raising strong students: study habits for smart kids
Once your kids hit elementary school, things get a little bit crazy.
All of a sudden, your kids actually need to be at school on time.
All of a …
earn money for your school (& get parents to events!): what you need to know
This post is brought to you by VolunteerSpot & Bing for Schools.
We are all so busy during the school year, it’s nuts crazy.
And it …