Mom of the Year right here. That title is one I earned recently. I knew we were struggling in the reading department. But when she would sit and focus on the word, she could sound it out, no problem. Reading signs outside wasn’t an issue. No headaches. No squinting to read things. None of the […]
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First Day of School Printable Signs
It’s that time of year. Time to print out your free first day of school printables for First Day of School pictures to document the 2019-2020 school year! Have you been filling up shopping carts with school supplies? Planning school lunch box meals? Trying on last year’s clothing to see what still fits? Back to […]
7 Classroom Supplies Your Child’s Teacher Needs But Won’t Ask For
Whether you are preparing for a new school year or helping to replenish supplies mid-year, the list most likely consists of items such as pencils and paper, glue and crayons, but chances are there are a few items missing from that list that your child’s teacher really needs. So how can you help your child’s […]
Reading Readiness Skills for Kindergarten
It is normally the time when a child becomes of the age to enter kindergarten that reading becomes a concern. Many parents wonder if their child is ready to read and worry if their child is not on target. Let’s discuss the basic skills a child will need in order to be ready to read. […]
How to Survive Sending Your First to Kindergarten
Kindergarten is looming large on the horizon at our house. We’ve been awaiting this day for quite some time. Now that it’s here, I don’t know what I’m going to do with all these feelings. Kindergarten When my son was a baby, Kindergarten seemed so far away. Kindergarten seemed like my ticket to freedom. One […]
Back to School Shopping with Mini Boden
This post was sponsored by Boden as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central. I received complimentary products to facilitate my review. As a child, my favorite part of Back to School time was buying new school supplies and new clothes for the school year. We would purchase clothes more suited for Fall and Winter, […]