Helping young students stay organized can be challenging as they begin balancing homework, reading assignments and classroom responsibilities. The right planner can be an effective tool in keeping students on track and helping them build organization skills from an early age. Why Elementary Students Benefit From Using Planners A well-designed planner can help students prioritize tasks and organize their time better. It provides a simple way to keep track of assignments, communicate with teachers and parents, and develop positive daily habits. Encourage Keep Reading
Why CCA Stands Out as the Top-Rated Online School in Pennsylvania
Many families seek a school that fits their budget and schedule. With public cyber charter schools like Commonwealth Charter Academy, you can get a full K-12 online education at no cost to your family. Why Affordable Online Education Looks Different for Every PA Family When you search for affordable online education programs, you’re probably thinking about more than tuition. You’re also thinking about time, gas money and child care. You might even be thinking about lost work hours because your current school setup keeps pulling you away from your day. Affordable can Keep Reading
A Guide to Extracurricular and Socialization Programs at Online Schools
Your child’s social life becomes more important as they grow up. With the way online education has changed, kids can now learn from home and still develop practical and social skills. I'd like to go over some of the best extracurricular and socialization programs that virtual schools offer, and figure out which environment might be the best fit. STEM and Academic Education Programs In an online setting, science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) and academic clubs use technology to create hands-on, collaborative experiences. They’re ideal for children who love Keep Reading
21 Tiny Appliances for Your Dorm Room
Dorm rooms these days are so cute — they are basically like apartments now instead of the scary rows of bunk beds from days past. That means that you'll want to bring a little more to your dorm room instead of just an extra pillow. To help out, I've put together a dorm appliances list that will help you narrow down exactly what to bring to school this year. Plus—if you are an Amazon customer, get excited...everything on this list is from Amazon! So no changing out of PJs required. :) Make sure you check into your individual school's approved Keep Reading
Free Printable Teacher Thank You Note {so cute!}
My kids love going to school—and so do I! Teachers have the patience of saints and should be celebrated every day, in my opinion. ;) I wanted to come up with a way for my kids to show their own gratitude, so I came up with this free printable teacher thank you note. It's fun and easy because it's a fill-in-the-blank teacher thank you letter template - meaning it already looks beautiful and all you have to do is help your little one get to work. It really is a cute teacher appreciation idea! SHOP NOW >> 21+ Unique Teacher Gift Options You Can Order Keep Reading
Simple, Structured School Night Ritual (to ensure well rested kids!)
This post was sponsored by Orajel™. All opinions and text are mine. Hey moms and dads, are you ready? Ready for back-to-school? Ready for early mornings and busy days? I'm not quite ready yet! I feel like this summer has flown by. I don't have all the supplies yet or routines down, and I am not ready for the carpool lane again. I need to get on the ball, fast! But with school fast approaching in a little over a week, I need to get my act together. I plan on hitting the store later this week for school supplies at which point we will also be in another form Keep Reading
First Day of School “All About Me” Interview ~ Free Printable Back to School Survey for Kids
My two oldest are so excited for school to start this year. We go to a year-round school, which starts much earlier than traditional school, so we are getting ready to go back and it's only the first week of July! This year I wanted to do something I saw so many moms do last year - give my kids a survey right before their first day of school to document their lives at this point in time. I think it will be so special to keep these and show them to my kids when they are older. Cute Back to School Idea for Elementary Children I can't wait to see their answers to these Keep Reading
Preschool Teacher Gift Ideas
Update: Here's a cute free printable student survey you might like! When my oldest started preschool years ago, I was woefully unprepared for all the little things you must do throughout the school year. I didn't know you had to sign up to bring side dishes or treats for class parties. I also didn't know that all the parents took turns bringing snacks for the class on a rotating snack schedule. And I surely didn't know I was expected to give the teachers Christmas gifts! Preschool Teachers Get Gifts?!! In case I was every in doubt, the preschool Keep Reading
Quick Breakfast Ideas for School Days
Check out these easy and quick breakfast ideas for busy school mornings! This year, I have two little ones in preschool and keep the baby at home with me. We do this three mornings a week. So far, my husband has taken them to school more than I have simply because it's only 1 mile out of his way to work, and preschool starts around the time that he'd normally be leaving anyway. My Time Management Issues He's much better at getting them to school on time than I am. For some reason, no matter what time I start, I never seem to make it there on time. I think I'm Keep Reading
