My oldest is in 5th grade and has entered the time in her life where she has to study for tests. Earlier, she never really had to and now that she is almost in middle school her teachers are encouraging them to learn how to study so they can do the best on tougher tests and exams. Learning to study isn't that hard, as long as tweens are set up for success. These 15 study tips for tweens are a … [Read more...]
6 Steps for an Awesome First Day of School
It's August so that means it's back to school month here! We still have a few weeks until the first day, but that doesn't mean I'm not starting to get geared up now. Besides for the desire to want to sleep in, I think my kids are getting excited for the new year to begin. We'll have a 5th grader, 3rd grader and 1st grader, so preparing for back to school is not new for me, but that doesn't mean I … [Read more...]
5 Things to Do This Summer for Your Best School Year Yet!
Summer is half way through here and that means it's time to start thinking about back to school! Ok, I know most of us aren't quite that ready yet, but there are some things (and easy ones too!) that you can do over the summer to start preparing for back to school without really trying. These things don't require much effort and can get you well on your way to having the best school year … [Read more...]
6 Ways to Volunteer in Your Child’s Classroom
I love volunteering in my kid's classrooms. I think it is such a great way to spend some extra time with my little ones and also it really give you an opportunity to get a better glimpse into your child's classroom's routines, procedures and expectations. Time is tight no matter if you work or not, but thankfully there are ways to help out, even if you do work full time. Most teachers love any … [Read more...]
10 Fun Ways to Learn With Legos
Do your kids love Legos? Yes, I probably assume they do! Mine are totally obsessed with them, especially my son. I love how creative they can be when they free build and just let their imagination guide them. Legos are fun to build with, but did you know that you can use them to help your kids learn too? Legos aren't just for the playroom, here are 10 fun ways to learn with Legos- so your kids can … [Read more...]