Making a Morning Schedule
You are probably already working with a morning routine. I created one last year, when my girls were in Pre-K. This year, though, I’ve asked my daughters to get involved in creating a written Morning Schedule.
Questions Every Parent Should Ask
Many school staff assume families know how to navigate schools. Unfortunately, traditionally marginalized families, such as Black, Latino, low-income and immigrant families, often lack the basic information they need to support the success of their children. Schools that want to support the success of ALL children can answer the following questions for families.
Establishing a Bedtime Routine
I’m sharing a few tips for new parents on establishing a bedtime routine that gets your kids (and YOU!!!) to sleep!
Make a Big Difference During Back-to-School Sale Season
We all know Back-to-School Sale season is a great time to get extra supplies at great discounts. But did you know it’s also a time families can help out our schools? While you’re out shopping to get supplies, why not consider getting resources that will make a big difference for teachers this fall?
Lunch Box Love – Lunch Note Ideas for Your Kids
Each day, every day, we wrote a special reassuring note to each of our girls on a post-it hidden in their lunch. Here are my favorite lunch note ideas…
Free Printables: Family Checklists Make Going Back-To-School a Breeze
Kids always do better on a schedule. When I learned Michele Obama taught her girls to wake up and get ready for school when they were in kindergarten, I had to try it with my girls, who were already well into second grade. I have to say, it was much easier than you’d think.
Love Notes
This post is a part of a series to help you get your little one ready for their big first...