For families, back to school is a time of new beginnings and a fresh opportunity for children to advance in learning and development. Recharge your back-to-school batteries with these ideas for home and school enrichment of your child's education this year.
Back to School - Getting Organized
School is starting soon and it will be a busy time for families with children. Work seems to pick up at the same time, so we will be running hard to adjust to our new schedules. Here are some ideas to get through that first week with sanity and good temper intact.
Organizing the Homework Center
Get off to a good start at homework time in your house. Stock a homework center with these essentials to help your child stay focused and organized.
Beginning Kindergarten - A Bittersweet Milestone
This transition for the child begins with the first visit for kindergarten registration in the Spring. Another visit to the school will usually be held prior to the first day to "meet the teacher."
Moving Into Middle School - What Kids Need
The seven developmental needs of early adolescents {Scales 1991) guide us in the ways we can influence our child's development, building protective factors for greater independence and reducing his exposure to the risks of adolescence.
Top Picks - Elementary Homework Helpers on Your Computer
Get your kids back on track at homework time with these great online resources.
Best of the Educational Web for Elementary Students
A great educational web site has depth of content, as well as excellent design and ease of use. Here are my picks for the Best of the Educational Web.
More Elementary School Tools on Your Computer
Your home computer is a powerful tool for enriching your child's elementary education. We use the Web to help with homework and to remediate my children's weak areas.
Parent Involvement at Elementary School
How can busy working parents be involved in their children's education? Get some quick ideas for ways to be involved with and support your child’s elementary education.
Fundraising Ideas for Parent-School Groups
School fundraising is a task that often falls to volunteer parent groups. If you are new to fundraising for your child's school, or an experienced parent group fundraiser, you will need to decide whether to go with the tried and true product sales approach or to look for new school fundraising ideas. Here are some tips from parents for successful school fundraising:
