Tag Archives: Parenting

Creative Ways to Organize Children’s Artwork

by Diane Burdick, M. Ed. Comment on this post to be entered to win a $20 School Box gift card! One of the best (and worst) things about elementary school children is their enthusiasm for the new skills they master. … Continue reading

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Making Homework Fun, Part II!

by Kate Wilson and Elizabeth Cossick, M. Ed. Comment on this post and be entered to win a $20 School Box Gift Card! As a parent, it’s up to you to set the right tone, provide the right support and … Continue reading

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Making Homework Fun! (really)

by Kate Wilson and Elizabeth Cossick, M. Ed. Comment on this post and be entered to win a $20 School Box Gift Card! Okay, so you will be hard pressed to find a child who loves doing homework. So, it … Continue reading

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The Coolest Birthday Gifts Ever (Hands-On Science Part III)

by Elizabeth Cossick, M. Ed. Comment on this post and be entered to win a $20 School Box gift card! Science is one of those subjects that, when done right, is just as fun on a Friday night at home … Continue reading

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Hands-on Science for Home or School, Part II

by Elizabeth Cossick, M. Ed. Comment on this post and be entered to win a $20 School Box gift card! Science is one of those subjects that, when done right, really is just as fun on a Friday night at … Continue reading

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Hands-on Science for Home or School, Part I

by Elizabeth Cossick, M. Ed. Comment on this post and be entered to win a $20 School Box gift card! Science is one of those subjects that, when done right, really is just as fun on a Friday night at … Continue reading

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How to Pack a Lunch with a Punch!

by Diane Burdick Comment on this post and be entered to win a $20 gift card to The School Box! Here’s a great article if you’re a parent (use these tips!) or if you’re a teacher (print these tips for … Continue reading

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Back to School! Easing the Transition {for everyone}

by Diane Burdick, M. Ed. Comment on this post and be entered to win a $20 School Box gift card! The long, lazy days of summer are done and gone. Ease your child (and yourself) into the new school year … Continue reading

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Combatting School Stress: Removing the “Grind” from Back-to-the-Grind

adapted from an article by Daniela Baker Comment on this post and be entered to win a $20 School Box Gift Card! Winners are drawn each month. So, in less than a month, summer will be drawing to a close. … Continue reading

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Summer Learning Ideas (and GREAT Centers!)

Centers… Revised! by Kelli Lewis, M. Ed. Whether you’re a parent looking for some fun summer learning activities to keep your children’s skills sharp, or an early elementary teacher who wants to breathe new life into your centers next year, … Continue reading

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