Entries by The Short Books

Surviving the School Day

Surviving the school day… that may sound harsh. But… a school day can be long for young kids. For many kids staying focused throughout the day while in a classroom full of other kids which at times is loud can be tough. Although many classrooms are highly structured and play time is incorporated into these […]

Parent Teacher Conferences!

For schools who follow a traditional school year, the first set of parent teacher conferences are occurring or will be occurring soon. How can parents and students prepare for conferences. Are they scary? What information should you be learning about your child? What can you expect? If you have a child in lower elementary you […]

Preparing for the First Week of School

Summer 2017… is flying by! Now August has arrived, school supplies are out in full force, and teachers are starting to plan for the upcoming year. What does this mean for kids? What does this mean for families?  What does this mean for… our kiddos!  For many families, summer is a time where schedules are […]

Learning By Example

Children often learn by example. If reading is modeled in your home on a  regular basis, children will learn that reading is important for everyone!  Check out the I Can Teach My Child article for more awesome tips to help kids become life long readers.