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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

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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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

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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

The Best Kids Lunch Boxes for School

The best lunch boxes for kids at school

Learn about your options as a parent to buy your child one of the best kid's lunch boxes for school. Discover why size, insulation, seal, durability, and how easy to clean can make a world of difference for easy school lunch packing. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. The Best Kids Lunch Boxes for School It's time for the kids to go Back to School which means it's time to take a look at what you're bringing to school for your lunch box this year. Lunch box ... Read more...

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

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Sending a Smart Kid to Kindergarten

Sending a Smart Kid to Kindergarten? Explore these common questions asked by parents and our answers for a successful school year.

Are you sending a smart kid to kindergarten? Maybe they are already reading, adding, and writing paragraphs. Afraid they will not be academically challenged? As a teacher and mom to "one of those kids" (don't worry, only one out of 3 was like this) Sending a Smart Kid to Kindergarten Here are some commonly asked questions and a few thoughts on ways to help make your kindergarten year even more successful. Q: My kid knows all their letter names and letter sounds. They are reading ... Read more...

Filed Under: Parenting Tagged With: Back to School, grade school, Kindergarten, Parenting with Purpose, Preschool, Teacher Request

By Kim Vij

After School Snack Ideas With a Printable Surprise!

Fruit Sushi After School Snack Idea

Make after school a special time with these fresh after school snack ideas with your child!  It's just the thing that brings that smile I've missed all day to my child's face and pair perfectly with DASANIĀ® water for a refreshing afternoon snack! This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, INC. and The Coca-Cola Company, all opinions are mine alone. #AFreshIdeaForAfterSchool #CollectiveBias School's back in session and I'm going to admit as a mom, I'm missing the ... Read more...

Filed Under: Parenting, Recipes Tagged With: After School, Back to School, Fruit, Recipes, Snack Ideas

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Teaching Kids How to Make Friends

Tips for Making Friends at School

As we head back-to-school this year, the topic of how to make friends once again becomes the focus of our character development conversations around the dinner table. Friends are an important part of our lives. They bring value to our lives in numerous ways. As my children get prepared to start a new academic school year, we focus on remembering how to make new friends. How to Make Friends Although my children are extraverts, they have struggled at different times throughout their ... Read more...

Filed Under: Kids Activities, Reading Tagged With: Activities for Preschoolers, Back to School, Book List, diy books, Friendship, grade school, Parenting

By Kim Vij

How to Make Your Own First Day of School Sign

DIY First Day of School Sign with Cardboard and Washi Tape

Sending your child to the First Day of School is a memorable event no matter how old they are. Create a First Day of School Sign to make a personalized number for Back to School pictures. It's a fun way to get them involved in making a keepsake for the first day of school.   Here's how to make...  DIY First Day of School Sign Create a number sign that represents the grade that they are entering using your child's creativity.  Plus helps them to ... Read more...

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

By Kim Vij

Science Sensory Bottles Experiment for Density Exploration

Science Sensory Bottles to explore Density with Kids

Finding ways to sneak science and fun in at home can be super rewarding as a parent. This science sensory bottles experiment provides your child the chance to explore the concept of density through colorful crayons and water bottles and a little mystery materials. Plus it gives them a chance to simply learn the art of observing and problem-solving on their own, which is a win in my book. Here's how to make your own Science Sensory Bottles.   This post contains affiliate ... Read more...

Filed Under: Science, STEM Tagged With: After School, Back to School, Crayons, grade school, Preschool, School, School Ages, science, Sensory Bottle

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