Best Kindergarten Books + DVDs

Prepare your child for their BIG first day of Kindergarten with these fun books & DVDs. I really like these products and used them when my oldest son went off to kindergarten a few years ago! Not only did they prepare him for what to expect, they also helped ease my mind. Kindergarten is often times more difficult for you than for your child. Read more

August 11, 2009 · Filed Under back to school

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Preparing An Only Child For Kindergarten

By: Susanne Meyers

Do you have an only child? I do and I worry about preparing her for kindergarten. Of course, like many moms of one child, I was worried about whether she’d have a disadvantage compared to other children, because she didn’t have siblings. I did some research to see what I could do to help my daughter prepare for Kindergarten. Here’s what I found.
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August 5, 2009 · Filed Under back to school, parenting

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Get Ready For The First Day Of Kindergarten

I wrote this article a couple years ago when our son was starting Kindergarten in public school. We now homeschool but this is still a great resource for those kids getting ready to start public school or homeschool.

bts1 My son’s first day of Kindergarten is coming up soon. This will be a day of firsts, fun, and sure enough some anxiety! Many children, like mine, express fear and anxiety about going to school specifically Kindergarten since this is the formal beginning of school and it’s all new to them. Children feel this way because they are experiencing a new situation, a new schedule, and many different things all at once. Read more

August 5, 2009 · Filed Under back to school, parenting, school age kids

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Back To School Prep For All Ages

Back to School Preparation for All Ages by Laurie Hurley

If you have children, late July, August and early September represents more than summer ending, cooler weather and fall foliage. School begins once again for millions of kids across the country. Getting your child prepared, regardless of whether they are in Kindergarten or a senior in high school, is a must. Here are some tips to make the transition from several weeks of summer fun to school days and homework easier.
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August 1, 2009 · Filed Under back to school, parenting

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Preparing To Go Back To School Ideas

By: Audrey Okaneko

bts2 By the beginning of August my kids are usually asking to go to Staples to start looking at and buying back to school supplies.

Each year we are always unsure what supplies any one teacher might want. We’ve had some teachers that wanted a different notebook for every subject. We’ve had some teachers that wanted 5 subject notebooks to take notes for class. It is always so hard to second guess what the teacher may want.
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