About.com School Crafts and Activities- Try these free school related craft patterns and projects. Use many creative techniques and supplies to make a variety of back-to-school related crafts including backpacks, pencils, and many other unique crafts.
Back to School at Momscape.com- Help for easing the transition and bringing yourself back into balance during this busy time of year.
Back to School Tips from Mommysavers.com- Find out how real moms save money on back to school
supplies, and how to find the brand names your kids want
for less.
FamilyEducation.com- Get educational printables, games, activities, parenting ideas and advice, and information for children and parents. Parents find practical guidance, grade-specific information about their children's school experience, strategies to get involved with their children's learning, free email newsletters, community areas, and fun and entertaining family activities.
FreeKidsCrafts.com- FreeKidsCrafts.com has Backpack Buddies, Homecoming Mums, Pencil Holders...Back to School crafts for all ages.
KinderArt - August- Seasonal Arts and Crafts for the Month of August from KinderArt
KinderArt - Back to School- Find great back to school art ideas, lesson plans, activities and helpful articles for both teachers and parents.
KinderArt - September- Seasonal Arts and Crafts for the Month of September from KinderArt
My Jelly Bean Back to School- A huge special section with all the 411 you need for back-to-school time, from Myjellybean.com. Get prepped with tips on
starting the year right, purse and backpack essentials, locker decoration, healthy lunches, making friends, peeks at
back-to-school fashions, and more. It's going to be the best school year ever!
Organize for a Smart School Start!- Use the dwindling days of summer to organize and prepare your kids for school. Whether sending them off on a bus or schooling them at home, not surprisingly, you can achieve a great deal by simply carving out a place for everything:
Fourth of July!
July 4th is almost here. Celebrate Independence Day this year with crafts, recipes and plenty of other ideas. Here are a few examples to get you started...
Fun Picture Riddles Help with Letter Recognition: Scholastic has done it again, releasing yet another fabulous book in its popular I Spy series. This time Jean Marzollo's witty riddles married with Walter Wick's vibrant photographs make for a fun and engaging read for children of all ages. Through the seemingly magical power of rhyme and repetition, children will obtain several early reading skills without even trying!
Family Matters Radio
FMR is a nationally syndicated radio program developed to help you live your best life, hosted by Caroline & Jacquie. No rants and raves - you get enough of that from your kids. Choose a segment below to begin listening!