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Tips for Easy Back-to-School Transitions
The summer is just about over. No more going to bed late, sleeping in every morning, or playing outside until dark. Now ...
Source: National Association for the Education of Young Children
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Back-to-School Time: Tips to Help Children Adjust
Back to school time often means changes for children and families: the first day of kindergarten or first grade; new ...
Source: National Association for the Education of Young Children
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The Final Days Before the Start of School
The week before... Get the supplies requested by the school (book bag, crayons, glue, nap mat or towel, etc.) ...
Source: National Head Start Association
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Back to School
Whether their summer was jam-packed with activities or filled with complaints about being bored with nothing to do, ...
Source: The Nemours Foundation
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Send Kids Back to School Safely
Getting ready for a new school year can be a time of excitement and anticipation for children. When setting new ...
Source: Children's Hospital of Wisconsin
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Plan Back-to-School Lunches Your Child Will Eat
The beginning of the school year can be hectic. Following are a few tips to help you develop a healthy lunchtime ...
Source: Children's Hospital of Wisconsin
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Making Back To School—COOL!
The short summer months will soon begin to wind down and school bus trips will take the place of car trips to the lake. ...
Source: Missouri Families
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Back to School Books
Going back to school can be both exciting and daunting for children of all ages - and even dogs, aliens, and aardvarks. ...
Source: Parents' Choice Foundation
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Preparing Your Child For Middle School
The move from elementary school to middle school can be a big transition. Here are steps you can take to help your ...
Source: OneToughJob
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School Days: Kindergarten vs. Primary Grades
Parents want to help their children build selfesteem, develop creativity and reach physical, social, emotional and ...
Source: Iowa State University Extension
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Preparing Your Child For Elementary School
Going back to school means getting into a new schedule and routine. Although your child may have attended summer camp ...
Source: OneToughJob
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What to Expect in Third Grade
Your child has scaled the cliffs of early reading, shot the rapids of adding and subtracting, and mined for gems in the ...
Source: Education.com
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The First Day of School: Dealing with Preschool Separation Anxiety
Separation anxiety is a very common problem for preschool children, especially during the first few weeks of school. ...
Source: Education.com
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Back to School for the Shy Child
Back to school season can be tough for shy children, but parents can take concrete steps to help their shrinking ...
Source: Education.com
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Helping Children and Youth Adjust to a New School
For many kids, changing to a new school can be an exciting experience. It can also be scary and intimidating. Parents ...
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The Transition to Middle School
Students make many transitions during their years of schooling: from home to school, elementary to middle school, ...
Source: Educational Resource Information Center (U.S. Department of Education)
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Transition to Kindergarten Parent Guides: How Will My Child Get to School?
Getting to school safely is important! Call the school if your child is going to be absent. Make sure the school ...
Source: Michigan Department of Education
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What to Expect in First Grade
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Ask the Child Psychologist: Refusal to be Alone
I have noticed that lately my four-year-old son will not do anything that requires him to be away from me. If I try to...
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Kindergarten Readiness: More Than Academics
Parents struggle every year to decide if their child is ready to take that first big step into formal education. Even in...
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10 Ways to Get Ready for a New School
If your child will be attending a new school this year, he or she may be feeling a little anxious. Here are 10 things...
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What to Expect in Fifth Grade
Suddenly, you're the parent of a "senior" of elementary school. That means big gains in academics, and often growth...
Source: Education.com
