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7 Tips to Prepare Your Child for Middle School

Are you preparing your child for Middle School this summer?  It can be nerve wracking to start at a new school.  This post cover Middle School transition tips:  lockers, school supplies, lunch, and attending an open house.  We are far from experts but have 2 of our kids have successfully survived middle school.  We found that these 7 Tips helped ease back-to-school anxiety. A friend's son wrote Real Advice for Middle Schoolers, that covers a wide variety of "real" topics. Amazon affiliate links … [Read more...]

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4 Tips for Creating a Welcoming Classroom Environment

4 Tips for Creating a Welcoming Classroom Environment

4 Tips for Creating a Welcoming Classroom Environment Have you ever wondered how teachers figure out how to create a welcoming classroom?   Each teacher starts with the same basic tables, desks, and chairs.  Then they turn it into a place for learning and growing.  Copy these tips to create a beautiful, stylish, welcoming classroom environment! I'm delighted to showcase my personal friend and classroom style expert.  Jen has been teaching for 20+ years, although she looks like she’s … [Read more...]

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Simple Elementary Reading Specialist Room

Simple Elementary Reading Specialist Room

Simple Elementary Reading Specialist Room Are you looking for ideas to set up your small elementary classroom or a reading room?  I hope so! In my professional life, I'm an elementary reading specialist.  I recently moved to a new school and "inherited" quite a bit of stuff that was left behind.  I wanted to give the room a complete makeover.  One that was fresh and welcoming to both students and teachers. I'm a visual person, so I searched everywhere for some small classroom ideas.  Alas, I … [Read more...]

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Gift Giving for Families with World Vision

Gift Giving for Families with World Vision

Gift Giving for Families with World Vision If your family is looking for a way to practice charitable giving, one of our favorite causes is World Vision.   World Vision is a Christian humanitarian organization that helps communities worldwide that are struggling with poverty, disaster, and injustice.  I love using World Vision Gift Catalog for those hard-to-give gifts too. Keep reading to find out five reasons to give a gift with World Vision. Financially Responsible … [Read more...]

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