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easy ways to support teachers: back to school #QuakerUp

As a paid Quaker Classroom Ambassador, I am eager to share information about Quaker Up For Classrooms. Every child deserves the best possible …

get kid involved in back to school shopping

Getting kids involved in back to school shopping can be fun and easy. And not surprisingly, there’s a whole lot of learning that will happen …

what to ask teachers before school lets out

For many, school has already been released for the summer (yay!). But for others, summer is right around the corner. That means we have a few more …

advanced learners: 8 ways to support them at home

The following guest post is written by Natalie, of Afterschool for Smarty Pants. Natalie shares ways she enriches her daughter’s learning at …

when talking to teachers: 5 tips for parents

As a writer for Scholastic Parents’ Raise a Reader blog, I’m always surprised at what sparks the most conversation among readers. I …

back-to-school shopping: the secret to keeping kids happy AND parents happy

Back-to-School shopping can be crazy, stressful, and anxiety-producing for kids and parents alike. But there are a few things we can do to make this …

VolunteerSpot: parents AND teachers can win BIG for back-to-school (sponsored)

I’ve been a longtime fan of VolunteerSpot for the ease with which I can participate in and organize events at my …

our super-special Kindergarten lunchbox love notes

One of my first, most distinct happy, happy memories was when I was six years old. I was eating my very first lunch out of my very first lunchbox, in …

back-to-school shopping: get the kids involved

I can hardly believe it’s that time of year again, but it is. Last year, when we waited until (gasp!) the week before school to start for our …

smart summer calendar: fun, focused summer plan for ANY family

Hip, hip HOORAY! Summer’s finally officially here! Woo00-hooo! My melancholy, revved-up, emotional kiddos finally seemed a little less anxious …

teacher gifts: creative group holiday gifts

This is a guest post by my friends at Volunteer Spot, just in time for the holidays and especially for those Room Parents who are scrambling …

hello, kindergarten: blingin’ the backpack, boy-style

I’ve been waiting for two years now to bling Owen’s backpack like we did when Maddy started Kindergarten, but I knew I couldn’t make …

how I support my school MY way — family mentors & kindergarten orientation

When I had kids, it was like hitting the jackpot in more ways than one. Not only did I have three little sweets to love on, I was able to play with …

getting ready for kindergarten: summertime prep

We’re almost exactly at the mid-summer point, and before we know it, the new school year will be upon us. What can families do this …

parent teacher notes: home-school communication

In my desperate attempt to re-organize our lives during the first two weeks of school, I created a few things that I’ve really leaned on …

preparing for kindergarten–the last week

Many of my good pals and awesome readers have emailed me asking what exactly I’m doing to prepare Maddy for Kindergarten. I think it’s a …