Did you know that Grandparent’s Day is right around the corner?  This year, it is September 13th, so you still have a few days to make something for those special people in your life.

Grandparents.com has some really great crafts … Read More ...

If you love kid’s crafts, then you will love the new e-book by Marie of Make and Takes.  It includes 17 new kid crafts (and instructions) and 70 pages of photos to help guide you through each step.  At … Read More ...

As a teacher, I would always recommend that a child had a specific place in the house that was designated for homework.  A place with few distractions that would help the students focus and get their work done quickly.  Whether … Read More ...

One of the keys to being successful in school is organization.  You can’t turn in homework or a project if it is lost in the depths of your backpack!! Parents are essential in helping kids stay organized and Roots and … Read More ...

Martha Stewart comes to the rescue with adorable printable stickers for your notebooks and lunches.  The instructions say that you just download the file and then print on sticker paper that you purchase at your local office supply store. Fantastic!… Read More ...

My family has been in town all week, so it’s been hard to find time for the computer.  Everyone else is still asleep this morning, so I’m typing up a few fun ideas to get you pumped this new school … Read More ...

Like I’ve said before, I think self portraits are a great way to start off a new school year.  They help the students get to know each other, break the ice, let the teacher know where the students are somewhat … Read More ...

The website Teaching Heart has some really great reading resources.  It puts picture books into categories and then matches up those books with lesson plans and activities.  Fabulous for teachers!!

This page includes books with the theme of Back to … Read More ...

Kathy from Art Projects for Kids shares a project that she is considering as an introductory art piece this school year.  It is a self portrait using very simple lines-looks easy, but sounds like it may be challenging to get … Read More ...

Family Fun is always a great resource for activities.  Right now they have a Back to School Fun Guide with lots of ideas for parents to get their children excited about the new school year and get organized.  My favorite … Read More ...

Why don’t you celebrate the start of a new school year with a Back to School Party?!? A great way to get kids excited for school!  A Southern Accent has compiled some ideas for partying, plus a printable invitation just … Read More ...

Many families have yearly traditions to get their children excited about school. This week, I’ll be posting about some of those traditions from creative bloggers.

The Magic School Bus comes to Everything’s Pink’s house and drops off some fun school … Read More ...

Marie from AlphaMom (and Make and Takes) made a Schultute to celebrate her son’s first day of school.  Traditionally, in Germany, these are given to children starting their first year of school, but it sounds like a great idea to … Read More ...

My play dough making days have taught me three things:
-I don’t like the cooked kind.  I always burn it or it burns me.
-No recipe calls for enough flour.  Why is that?
-Things that are going to be ruined … Read More ...