Back to School

By Heidi Butler

The COVID pandemic caused learning loss and regression for some kids during remote learning. Here's how you can beat the summer slide and prepare to go back to school.

By Sophia Birk

Tutoring can help kids who are falling behind in school or experiencing bullying. Learn about the pros of hiring a tutor.

By L. Elizabeth Forry

Starting high school is a rite of passage for teens, but for many it can be a daunting and challenging time. Here are tips for parents to help ease their child's worries about starting high school.

By L. Elizabeth Forry

To make you smile and prepare for the back-to-school frenzy, we’ve compiled 30 of the best back-to-school memes guaranteed to make you LOL.

By L. Elizabeth Forry

While the back-to-school season can be exciting for some students, it can be anxiety inducing for others. As a parent, we want to everything we can to help our children succeed. We've gathered the top tips for quelling your child's back-to-school anxiety.

By Jennifer Caffelle

With another school year approaching, it's time to restock the kiddos' school supplies. Choosing the right backpack for your child can help set them up for success. Here are our top picks for the best backpacks for kids for school this year.

By Julie Mason

It’s important to have an open and honest conversation with your child about what to expect this upcoming school year. A former teacher and family therapist weigh in on how to talk to your kids whether they are going back in person, remote learning, or doing some combination of the two.

By Jennifer Caffelle

Get your children set up for success with these eight backpack essential items, all which can be purchased through Amazon.

These back-to-school resolutions can help streamline your child's busy life for the best school year yet. Hang this list on your fridge to keep you and your children focused and stress-free from September to June. also check out: Homework Contract @media(min-width:768px){ .layout-content article .fe-bts-wrapper .printable-left{ width:38%; margin-right:110px; } .layout-content article .fe-bts-wrapper .printable-right{ width:100%; } } .fe-bts-wrapper .related-links .related-links-heading{ display: flex; align-items: center; } .fe-bts-wrapper .related-links img{ padding:0; width:50px; margin-right:15px; } .fe-bts-wrapper .related-links .links a{ display: block; }

Capture your child's back to school memories with our back to school photo props! Download and print the PDF to use these photo props in your child's photos or scrapbook. also check out: First-Day Rehearsal for SchoolPrintable School-Day Reminder Checklist @media(min-width:768px){ .layout-content article .fe-bts-wrapper .printable-left{ width:38%; margin-right:110px; } .layout-content article .fe-bts-wrapper .printable-right{ width:100%; } } .fe-bts-wrapper .related-links .related-links-heading{ display: flex; align-items: center; } .fe-bts-wrapper .related-links img{ padding:0; width:50px; margin-right:15px; } .fe-bts-wrapper .related-links .links a{ display: block; }

Here are 12 things teachers want you to know about that first week of school.

By Jacqueline Weiss

Gone are the days of back-to-school dread! Make new family memories starting this season.

By Miranda Altice

Here are ten clever first day of school photo ideas that can help you reach your #parentinggoals.

This goal setting themed packet is designed by TeacherVision Advisory board member and veteran high school teacher, Sara. The beginning of the year is the perfect time to support students to set goals for their learning. Encourage high school students to develop SMART goals to help them pass your class. This packet includes handouts to get students thinking about their long term priorities (after graduation) and the short term goals they can set, with action plans, to help them be successful. Also includes a reflection sheet that can be completed weekly, monthly, or half-way through semester to gauge student progress and success with goal(s). Table of Contents The Big Picture Semester Goals Brainstorm Goal Plans Check-In Reflection

By Charise Rohm Nulsen

The school year is winding down and soon the kids will be home for the summer. Parenting blogger and expert, Charise Rohm Nulsen, breaks down how to create a summer schedule for your children and offers tips on planning for summer activities and fun.

New shoes! New binders! New school year! In a unique narrative, readers meet a diverse group of six children ranging in age from Kindergarten through fifth grade. With nerves and excitement each child gears up for a new school year by hustling in the morning, meeting new teachers and new classmates during the day, and heading home with homework and relief by day’s end. Simple, bright illustrations focus on each child and his/her worries, hopes, and successes on the first day of school.

First day at a new school? You have the jitters! Everyone knows that sinking feeling in the pit of the stomach just before diving into a new situation. Sarah Jane Hartwell is nervous and scared and doesn't want to start over at a new school. She doesn't know anybody, and nobody knows her. It will be awful. She just knows it. Fun, energetic illustrations brighten page after page with the busy antics surrounding Sarah Jane. First Day Jitters is an enchanting story that is sure to be treasured by anyone who has every anticipated a first day of school.

By Erin Ollila

Your daughter loves braids, but you just can't get the hang of those Youtube tutorials. Don't sweat it. We found five easy braids you can totally master for back-to-school.