Back to School: Start Smart!
Back to School: Start Smart!
Whether your child is a first-timer or an old hand, explore these articles and resources to make this the best back-to-school season ever.
Preparing for the New School Year
Try these solutions if your child is dreading her return to the classroom.
Help your child handle following in his big brother's or sister's footsteps at school.
Getting back in the academic saddle is a family effort as you stock supplies, organize, and prepare for the busy year ahead.
Starting the school year doesn't have to be a hassle. Use these ideas for a smooth September.
Reduce stress with these simple, time-saving, mood-lifting strategies.
Keep back-to-school time from becoming berserk by getting things in order before the first day.
Get a sense of your child's life at school by asking questions that elicit more than a one-word response.
It can be hard when your child is in a class without his friends. Here, a Ph.D., a kid, and a mom offer advice on making new friends.
The teacher will have goals for students, but what does your child want to achieve? Here are 3 ways to help him set goals.
Books and Reading
Delight in these charming, poignant, and downright funny books about friendship, learning, and classroom antics.
Join generations of fans and introduce your kids to the world of Judy Blume.
Introduce your child to to the vibrant characters of this Library of Congress "Living Legend."
Cabot's winning tone and characterizations will make Allie Finkle's Rules for Girls a surefire hit with kids as well as parents.
If you adore Harry Potter, try these fantasy books and series that will satisfy your taste for all things magical.
These fun seek and find books are full of poems, rhymes, and images certain to entertain your little lady.
Honoring the "most distinguished contribution to American literature for children," Newbery winners are some of the best chapter books... more
Your middle school reader will enjoy taking a trip through time with these stories of ancient civilizations.
Tips for Success
Read these tips from teachers to help get your child ready for the new school year.
Encourage these signs of progress in your independent reader.
Is back-to-school anxiety worrying your kid? Try these calming tips.
Make sure to include these 10 things in your child's homework and study space to make it productive and comfortable.
Read our grade-by-grade guide to what social skills teachers tend to look for.
Discover 5 totally tear-free tricks to de-stress reading time.
Get Involved
Advance planning means your teacher conference will be productive and pleasant.
Building a strong parent-teacher relationship from the start is key to your child's academic success.
Sharing information at the start of school helps you build a strong partnership that will benefit your child all year long.
What to Expect at Every Grade
Review general curricula for preschool, what to expect for each subject and activities that can be done at home to support learning in the classroom.
Review general curricula for Kindergarten, what to expect for each subject and activities that can be done at home to support learning in the classroom.
Review general curricula for 1st Grade, what to expect for each subject and activities that can be done at home to support learning in the classroom.
Review general curricula for 2nd Grade, what to expect for each subject and activities that can be done at home to support learning in the classroom.
Review general curricula for 3rd Grade, what to expect for each subject and activities that can be done at home to support learning in the classroom.
Review general curricula for 4th Grade, what to expect for each subject and activities that can be done at home to support learning in the classroom.
Review general curricula for 5th Grade, what to expect for each subject and activities that can be done at home to support learning in the classroom.
Back-to-School Gear
Check out our picks for the best backpacks and book bags for kids!
We shopped around for the best school supplies for kids. Check out our picks!
Fast Breakfasts and Creative Lunch Ideas
When your kid needs some fuel between meals, here's how to put together a healthy snack. Plus: How to tell if your kid is hungry or just bored.
by Marge Perry
Kid only likes PB&J? Try these five clever ways to introduce new flavors in the lunch-box standby.
by Marge Perry
During hectic school mornings, sometimes breakfast just has to happen on the go. Try these four quick and healthy breakfast ideas!
We found 11 cool and creative lunch boxes, ice packs, and more!
Out of brown bag school lunch ideas? Check out these easy, creative packed lunches your kids will love.
Our Favorite Apps
P&C tech expert Warren Buckleitner, Ph.D., editor of Children’s Technology Review, picks the best numbers apps for kids.
School Breaks
by Rainer Jenss
You can still plan a great family vacation for a school break. Discover five under-the-radar places to visit, plus hotel and booking tips!
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