{"id":110,"date":"2018-08-26T13:37:37","date_gmt":"2018-08-26T17:37:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/iblog.dearbornschools.org\/charafeddine\/?p=110"},"modified":"2018-08-26T13:37:37","modified_gmt":"2018-08-26T17:37:37","slug":"back-to-school-resources","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/iblog.dearbornschools.org\/charafeddine\/2018\/08\/26\/back-to-school-resources\/","title":{"rendered":"Back To School Resources"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"article-row article-container no-left-pad\">\n<h1 class=\"article-heading\">Back-to-School Resource Guide<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-headline col-md-8 no-left-pad no-right-pad\">\n<div class=\"article-row\">\n<div class=\"col-sm-7 full_picture no-right-pad\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-responsive \" src=\"https:\/\/www.schoolfamily.com\/images\/articles\/fullsize\/0815_btsresourceguide_fullsize.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"caption\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-sm-5 intro-text\">We&#8217;ve made it easier to get a running start on a great year with our list of helpful articles, printables, and other resources, organized by topic.<\/p>\n<div class=\"author\">\n<p>by Elizabeth Leaver<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"a2a_kit\">\n<div class=\"facebook-style social-big\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"twitter-style social-big\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"pinterest-style social-big\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"email-button social-small\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"print-button social-small\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"custom\">\n<p><strong>Make school supply list shopping easy!<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.teacherlists.com\/parents\">Find your child\u2019s exact list<\/a>\u00a0and in one-click purchase every item and have it delivered right to your front door.<\/p>\n<hr width=\"98%\" \/>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"item-page\">\n<div class=\"articleBody\">\n<div class=\"pull-right\">\n<div class=\"adtablet desktop-hidden hidden-mobile\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"adtablet desktop-hidden hidden-mobile\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Back to school is here! While its arrival can mean a return to some much-needed routine, all parents know that the transition from summer to school brings inevitable challenges. But don\u2019t fear\u2014that\u2019s what we\u2019re here for. We have lots of helpful information on everything related to back to school, including getting organized, working with teachers, easy meal planning, and much more. We hope this list of resources can help you and your family prepare for the transition from summer to school.<\/p>\n<h4>Back-to-School Shopping Tips<\/h4>\n<p>Don\u2019t hit the malls (or your computer) without being prepared. You\u2019ll save time, money, and stress with these tips.<\/p>\n<div class=\"admobile mobile-visible\"><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>Find the school supply list for your child&#8217;s school and grade at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.teacherlists.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TeacherLists<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.schoolfamily.com\/school-family-articles\/article\/10846-back-to-school-shopping-money-saving-tips\">Money-Saving Tips for Back to School<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.schoolfamily.com\/school-family-articles\/article\/830-back-to-school-shopping-tip\">Back-to-School Shopping Tips<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Easy (and Healthy) Meals and Snacks<\/h4>\n<p>Schedules and deadlines always put pressure on meal times. Get your action plan in place now with our ideas for quick and healthy breakfasts, easy weeknight dinners, and nutritious school lunches that won\u2019t stress you out when you\u2019re preparing them late at night.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.schoolfamily.com\/school-family-articles\/article\/10679-breakfast-ideas-for-school-success\">Breakfast Ideas for School Success<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.schoolfamily.com\/school-family-articles\/article\/735-5-sack-lunches-kids-love\">5 Sack Lunches Kids Love<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.schoolfamily.com\/recipes\/category\/quick-and-easy-weeknight-dinners\">Recipes for Quick and Easy Weeknight Dinners<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.schoolfamily.com\/school-family-articles\/article\/10885-power-snacks-for-active-kids\">Power Snacks for Active Kids<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.schoolfamily.com\/print-and-use-tools\/document\/634-weekly-school-lunch-planner\">Printable Lunch Planner<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Homework Help<\/h4>\n<p>Set the stage for good homework habits at the beginning of the year, and it can reduce the stress all year long.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.schoolfamily.com\/school-family-articles\/article\/10909-uncommon-homework-advice\">Uncommon Homework Advice<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.schoolfamily.com\/print-and-use-tools\/document\/1690-5-quick-tips-help-your-child-with-homework\">5 Quick Tips: Help Your Child With Homework<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.schoolfamily.com\/print-and-use-tools\/document\/585-homework-checklist\">Printable Homework Checklist<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Getting Organized for Back to School<\/h4>\n<p>Taking some time to get organized now will pay off during the first school day, week, and all year long.<\/p>\n<div class=\"admobile mobile-visible\"><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.schoolfamily.com\/school-family-articles\/article\/764-ready-set-back-to-school\">Ready, Set, Back to School<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.schoolfamily.com\/school-family-articles\/article\/762-back-to-school-checklist\">Back-to-School Organization Ideas for Kids and Families<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.schoolfamily.com\/school-family-articles\/article\/762-back-to-school-checklist\">Back-to-School Checklist<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>How To Adjust to New Routines<\/h4>\n<p>Change and new routines are always stressful. Being organized and talking about what\u2019s ahead is key to helping everyone make the transition into the school year.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.schoolfamily.com\/school-family-articles\/article\/10887-adjusting-to-the-new-school-year\">Adjusting to the New School Year<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.schoolfamily.com\/school-family-articles\/article\/10868-a-stress-free-morning-routine\">A Stress-Free Morning Routine<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.schoolfamily.com\/school-family-articles\/article\/10799-ease-back-to-school-stress\">Ease Back-to-School Stress<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.schoolfamily.com\/school-family-articles\/article\/739-finding-balance-for-busy-families\">Finding Balance for Busy Families<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>What To Expect in Each Grade<\/h4>\n<p>Many parents aren\u2019t sure what the school year will bring academically or socially. Our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.schoolfamily.com\/all-grades\">\u201cwhat to expect\u201d guides<\/a>will walk you through what your child will be learning and how she\u2019ll be developing socially during the year.<\/p>\n<h4>Parent Involvement<\/h4>\n<p>Being involved in your child\u2019s education is an important part of helping him have a successful year. You don\u2019t need to run for president of your parent group\u2014just pitch in where and how you can.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.schoolfamily.com\/school-family-articles\/article\/754-5-reasons-to-get-involved\">5 Reasons To Get Involved<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.schoolfamily.com\/blog\/2014\/08\/14\/6-easy-ways-to-volunteer-in-your-childs-classroom\">6 Easy Ways To Volunteer<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.schoolfamily.com\/school-family-articles\/article\/10877-what-does-a-room-parent-do\">What Does a Room Parent Do?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Working With Teachers<\/h4>\n<p>Start the year feeling confident about how you communicate with your child\u2019s teacher. We have lots of suggestions on what to ask and how to keep your meeting time productive.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.schoolfamily.com\/school-family-articles\/article\/728-talking-with-teachers-about-student-progress\">Talking With Teachers About Student Progress<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.schoolfamily.com\/school-family-articles\/article\/10687-tips-for-productive-parent-teacher-conferences\">Tips for Productive Conferences<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.schoolfamily.com\/print-and-use-tools\/document\/629-back-to-school-conference-questions\">Printable Conference Questions<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For more on the above topics, check the following resources:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.schoolfamily.com\/school-family-articles\/category\/697-organization-skills?limit=all\">Organization Skills<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.schoolfamily.com\/homework\">Homework Help<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.schoolfamily.com\/recipes\">SchoolFamily Recipe Share<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.schoolfamily.com\/school-family-articles\/category\/240-communicating-With-the-teacher?limit=all\">Communicating With the Teacher<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Back-to-School Resource Guide We&#8217;ve made it easier to get a running start on a great year with our list of helpful articles, printables, and other resources, organized by topic. by Elizabeth Leaver Make school supply list shopping easy!\u00a0Find your child\u2019s exact list\u00a0and in one-click purchase every item and have it delivered right to your front <a href=\"https:\/\/iblog.dearbornschools.org\/charafeddine\/2018\/08\/26\/back-to-school-resources\/\">Continue reading &#8594;<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":872,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-110","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-blogs"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/iblog.dearbornschools.org\/charafeddine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/110","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/iblog.dearbornschools.org\/charafeddine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/iblog.dearbornschools.org\/charafeddine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/iblog.dearbornschools.org\/charafeddine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/872"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/iblog.dearbornschools.org\/charafeddine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=110"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/iblog.dearbornschools.org\/charafeddine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/110\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/iblog.dearbornschools.org\/charafeddine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=110"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/iblog.dearbornschools.org\/charafeddine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=110"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/iblog.dearbornschools.org\/charafeddine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=110"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}