Back to School Resources
for Parents & Kids
From theU.S. government's official web portal, a set of very useful links that provide resources for students, parents, and educators in preparation for returning to school in the fall. Included are links to sites on how to calculate a grade point average (GPA), school and library locations, financial assistance, school bus safety, immunization schedules for children and adolescents, and more.
It's back-to-school season again! Help your child make a smooth reentry to school with these tips on back-to-school topics ranging from what to expect on the first day of school, to dealing with back-to-school anxiety, and adjusting to a new teacher.
You'll also find must-know information for parents on homework, school subjects, and helping your kids improve their skills. Give your kids a strong start this back-to-school season, and keep them on track all year long! From FamilyEducation.com.
(From KidSource) Back to school time often means changes for children and families: the first day of kindergarten or first grade; new preschools or child care settings; new classrooms and new teachers. Making smooth transitions between home, programs and schools can help children feel good about themselves and teach them to trust other adults and children. Helping children adapt to new situations can ease parents’ minds and give them a chance to become involved in their children's education. The National Association for the Education of Young children offers this collection of tips for parents / caregivers and teachers or early childhood education professionals. has three sections: for Parents, for Kids, and for Teens. This page is for kids, and advises that they may experience some negative emotions when it is time for them to return to school in the fall. Includes information about what teachers may talk about on the first day of school, starting middle school, and tips to help avoid some worries on the first day back.
KidsHealth has three sections: for Parents, for Kids, and for Teens. This page is for kids, and advises that they may experience some negative emotions when it is time for them to return to school in the fall. Includes information about what teachers may talk about on the first day of school, starting middle school, and tips to help avoid some worries on the first day back.
Blogger Julia Scott, AKA Bargain Babe, incorporates the mentality in a super-stingy back to school advice post, recommending parents do all they can to avoid paying the average $549 per annum school supply bill! (from ConsumerList)
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