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Hi Parent, Believe it or not, school is nearly back in session! Read on for organization tips, ideas for back-to-school celebrations, and a printable to help your child have a smooth morning routine. Plus, find out what your child will learn this year.

Thursday, August 6 Use this easy printable to create a label for your child's backpack. See All Daily Tips

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Share the Joy of Reading With Kids School Stories These charming and funny stories of classroom antics will help get your child excited for the return to school. Avoid Summer Brain Drain It's never too late to get kids reading this summer. This August, as part of the Scholastic Summer Reading Challenge, have your child log all of her reading minutes in “Minute Mania Month” to help break the world record. Learn Something New With an Activity Kit Chase away kids' late-summer doldrums with an out-of-this-world activity kit! With Klutz, kids can become paper pilots, craft cute critters, fashion an array of adorable accessories, or invent something zany. And, tackling the step-by-step instructions is a great way to keep reading skills sharp over summer vacation. Help Kids Learn to Love Reading Check out Scholastic's World of Possible website, which is full of resources and inspiration to get kids reading. More Book Recommendations Shop The Scholastic Store Online With 15% Off Looking for the best books to prepare your kids for the start of the school year? Find just-right books for kids at a great price at The Scholastic Store Online. Plus, get 15% off your order using the code below. Noodles: I Love School! In this adorable and reassuring story, Noodles finds out school is fun. Tony Baloney School Rules Tony's resilient spirit will help him deal with all of the rules for school. Pete the Cat: Rocking in My School Shoes It's non-stop dancing as Pete discovers all the best spots at school. SHOP NOW: USE CODE PNL1508 *Expires 8/31/15. Excludes: LEGO Systems product.

School and Fun New Year, New Grade Find out what each new grade will bring for your child academically—and what you can do to support his learning. Begin the School Year With a Fun Celebration Try these creative, fun ideas for kicking off the school year, such as a bus stop breakfast social or a growth chart. Write a Letter to the Teacher Here's a great way to introduce a new teacher to your child: write a letter! With your child's help, share your child's strengths and hobbies with the teacher. Click to find out what to include in your note. Get Organized—Here's How Don't let chaos reign during the first days of school. See tips for how to get your whole family organized for the school year, such as creating a central calendar area. More School Success Tips

Free Printables Morning Routine Chart Print this chart to help your child know what needs to be done each morning. He can check off items when they're complete. Math Strategy: Guess and Check This free printable will help your child learn how to make reasonable guesses with math problems. The Facts on the Moon Does this moon shine? Download this free printable to share a science lesson with your child. See All Free Printables

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