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By Kim Vij

First Day of School Magic Dust

First Day of School Magic Dust with jar full of star sequins and glitter

Create your own first day of school magic dust to help prepare your child for their first day of school and the big emotions that come along with this special day. A first day of school poem that will make this day extra special. As you prepare for your child to go to school for the very first time it can be very exciting but it’s also an anxious time for both parents and your little ones. It’s a great opportunity to talk about feelings and what we do when we feel a certain ... Read more...

Filed Under: Reading Tagged With: Back to School, First Day of School, grade school, Parenting, Preschool, Video

By Kim Vij

Wemberly Worried: Helping Your Child with Back to School Worries

How to help your child with back to school worries using the story Wemberly Worried by Kevin Henkes

Tips for helping your child through the big and little emotions of starting a new school year. The children's book Wemberly Worried helps your child with back to school worries with these activities. Helping children with feelings of anxiety is a part of parenthood and childhood. We hug them in the dark and when they hear scary noises. We hold their hand as we go to new places and while meeting new people. We talk with them about their fears and worries and even show our children there are ... Read more...

Filed Under: Reading Tagged With: Back to School, First Day of School, grade school, Kevin Henkes, Kim, Literacy, Preschool, Virtual Book Club for Kids

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How Does Your Child’s Kindergarten Supply List Compare?

Kindergarten Supply List with items highlighted for a child's backpack

It's back to school time which means you're going to see your first Kindergarten supply list. Did you expect it to be that big? We have already started our back to school shopping. Luckily, our school has just published their school supply list for all the grade levels. As a teacher, I looked forward to all these supplies coming in. As a parent, I see this list with new perspectives. How does your school's kindergarten supply list compare? How Does Your Child's ... Read more...

Filed Under: Parenting Tagged With: Amanda, Back to School, First Day of School, grade school, School Supplies

By Kim Vij

9 Back to School Tips For A Busy Family

Back to School Tips for a Busy Family

The First Day of School is just around the corner are you ready? Here are 9 must read back to school tips for your busy family. The first week of school will be a breeze with these helpful ideas for organizing your family for back to school. It's hard to believe that the summer is almost over and it's time to start getting our kids ready for school. We've been busy cherishing our summer memories but reality hit me as I walked through the Back to School Section at Target that school is ... Read more...

Filed Under: Parenting Tagged With: Back to School, First Day of School, Parenting

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Start a New Back to School Tradition – Friday Night Family BBQ with Dixie

Back to School BBQ Ideas for hosting family night. Kick start a new family tradition this school year.

The kids have started their first week of school. It brings back all sorts of emotions. I am so proud to see how they have grown over the years and so lucky to be their mom. This year we are starting a new back to school tradition - Friday Night Family BBQ. This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Dixie. The opinions and text are all mine. This post contains Amazon Affiliate links. Back to School Traditions - Friday Night Family Barbecue I'd like to say that I made ... Read more...

Filed Under: Parenting Tagged With: Amanda, Back to School, First Day of School, Food, Parenting, Parenting with Purpose, Recipes, Review

By Kim Vij

Pigeon and Bus Activities inspired by Mo Willems

Pigeon and Bus Activities inspired by Mo Willems Alphabet Game

Learn the letters of the alphabet and letter sounds with your favorite Pigeon. Story time just got funnier with the addition of Mo Willems Pigeon Books at our house recently. In honor of school starting and our recent Bus Tours this summer we wanted to feature Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! Has your child discovered the character Pigeon by Mo Willems yet? This post contains affiliate links to Amazon Books. We're excited to welcome you to the Virtual Book Club for Kids ... Read more...

Filed Under: Kids Activities, Reading Tagged With: Alphabet, Back to School, grade school, Kim, Mo Willems, Preschool, Transportation, Transportation Activity, Virtual Book Club for Kids

By Kim Vij

Lunch Box Ideas for Back to School

Lunch Box Ideas for Kids for Back to School curated by The Educators' Spin On It

Need some new lunch box ideas? Are you wondering what to Pack for School Lunch as we head back to school? That's the question we want to answer here for you at The Educators' Spin On It.  Every day it's something you have to think about when you have kids and what you're going to send with them to school or even at home too. Here are some of our favorite lunch box ideas for kids. We've gathered our top lunch box idea PINS just for you! Don't forget to pin it for ideas ... Read more...

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: After School Activities, Back to School, First Day of School, Food, grade school, Kim, Lunch Box, Parenting, Preschool, Recipes

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Meet the Teacher Tips for Parents

Meet the Teacher Tips for First Day of School

Meet the teacher is a great event to calm the nerves of both parent and child. It is a chance to peek into your child's classroom, meet other families who will be in class with your child, preview the curriculum and say hi to the teacher. As a former teacher, and mom to 3 - I've gone through more than a few meet the teacher events.  Here are some of the best Meet the Teacher Tips for parents. We applied for our daughter to be enrolled at a local charter school with a ... Read more...

Filed Under: Parenting Tagged With: Back to School, First Day of School, grade school, Parenting, Preschool

By The Educators Spin On It

Creating Effective Morning Routines for Your Elementary School Child

Creating Effective Morning Routine for Elementary School Kids

Getting everyone ready for school in the mornings can get a little crazy. Here are some simple and effective morning routines for your elementary school child. Creating Effective Morning Routine for School Days Parenting an elementary school child is tons of fun! They crave independence, are helpful (most of the time), and can do many things on their own (like getting dressed, pouring cereal, putting their shoes on). BUT, my elementary school child likes to do things on her own ... Read more...

Filed Under: Parenting Tagged With: #afterschool, Amanda, Back to School, First Day of School, grade school, Parenting, Preschool

By Kim Vij

Why You Should Be Using Beginner Pencils for Handwriting Practice

Why You Should be Using Beginner Pencils from Ticonderoga Pencils for Handwriting Practice with Kids

Beginner pencils can make a big difference in your child's success in handwriting. Here are some playful tips for improving their proper pencil grip. This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Ticonderoga. All opinions are 100% mine. Affiliate links included in this post. Teaching young children to learn to write is one of my most favorite things to do. Giving a child the right writing tools to be successful is an important step. A large size round No. 2 pencil is ... Read more...

Filed Under: Kids Activities, Reading, Writing Tagged With: Alphabet, Back to School, grade school, handwriting, pencils, Preschool, Review, writing

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