My daughter is carrying a backpack regularly for the first time this year, and I find myself constantly asking her if she has all the things she needs (which admittedly isn’t much; she’s only in second grade).
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My daughter is carrying a backpack regularly for the first time this year, and I find myself constantly asking her if she has all the things she needs (which admittedly isn’t much; she’s only in second grade).
If you have … Read More ...
If you’re getting ready for back to school, there are lots of ways you can add a crafty element, whether that’s putting stickers on notebooks, making your own reusable lunch bag or pencil bag or crafting objects to help tidy … Read More ...
I know, I know, no one wants to think about back-to-school time. But I know some people who have gone back already and many of us will have kiddos heading back to school soon (or starting up homeschooling again), and … Read More ...
Whether you’re a teacher looking to get to know your students a little bit better or a parent who wants to remember something about the beginning of the school year, you’re sure to love this printable All About Me lapbook … Read More ...
I know different areas of the world are different in terms of when kids go back to school, and if you homeschool you could be on a completely different schedule, but where I live kids have been trickling back to … Read More ...
You might re-call last year I wrote about Covering books and how traumatised it left me. I wrote about it when I reviewed these books covers from 2kool4skool. Now I know some of you are experts when it comes to … Read More ...
If you are anything like me, you have seen this idea posted in other places, fell in love with it, and yet have still not made one. I even saw some of these already made on the shelves at one … Read More ...
Looking for a way to keep preschoolers occupied and focused while moving from one activity to another? If so, you will want to check out this list of transition songs and chants shared on the Teaching Mama blog. Some of … Read More ...
I love recycling projects so when I ran across this cool case to hold pencils, I just had to share! Stacy decorated an old DVD case and used cardboard and colorful paper to transform it into a cool pencil case. … Read More ...
There are so many amazing colors and designs available in duct tape these days that I am always looking for a creative excuse to buy some. I think this pencil case more than fit that bill! It is made … Read More ...
If you are looking for ways to make going back to school as smooth and easy as possible — for both you and your kids — check out these ideas. Getting and staying organized, can make everyday easier. You probably … Read More ...
Not only do you need to get your kids ready to go back to school, you need to get your entire household ready for this time of year! I highly recommend making your own DIY homework station like this one … Read More ...
Even kids who aren’t too excited about going back to school might change their tune a little bit when they see this project. You can start out with any plastic tote — look for deals at the craft store, dollar … Read More ...
Let your kids make these adorable pencils and then show them how they can be used as markers in all of their school books. All you need to make them are some craft sticks and paint. You will also need … Read More ...
If you find a great deal on plain pencil cases while you are out school shopping, don’t pass them by just because they are boring… Consult this how-to shared by Shannon on Madigan Made! Discover how easy it is to … Read More ...