Back to school tips and ideas for parents
Free templates for clever and easy DIY teacher gift ideas There’s no better way to show appreciation to dedicated teachers than with a thoughtful, handmade gift. Yet, you can make your DIY teacher gifts even more special with personalized Avery…
We asked working moms to talk to us about the MVP school supplies in their house n a qualitative survey, we talked to moms between the ages of 24 and 54 with at least two kids in school. We asked…
What is an academic planner? An academic planner is a planner or agenda specifically for students. Generally, they cover July through June (as opposed to January through December) in order to align with the school year. While “academic planners” is…
Universal school supplies for every age Each year, your kids’ teachers will provide you with a class list of the specific school supplies you’ll need to provide. While there’s nothing wrong with waiting to get those lists, it often means…
How to choose the best school binders from elementary through college “Nearly every school supply list will include a binder because they’re crucial for organizing and storing work.” Lisa Chew, 5th grade teacher Of course, over time, binder needs change…
Label school supplies with labels that last If you’re a teacher or have kids in school, chances are you have tons of school supplies. Between sharing toys, playing in groups at recess, and not-so-proficient nose wiping, we all know little…
How do I make free printable bookmarks? Printing a bookmark is almost as easy as printing a sheet of paper. The main difference is that you’ll also need the right bookmark template and cardstock. Luckily, with Avery Design & Print…
What is a bookplate? A bookplate, or “ex libris,” is a personalized label that can be found on the inside cover of a book. Many have custom designs and can show the author’s signature, the owner’s name or a special…
How to label sports equipment When labeling sports equipment, durability and adhesion are the most important factors to consider. In other words, will this label stay on and still be easy to read even when it gets a lot of…
“What should I prepare for the first day of school?” Let’s jump in and answer the most important question first: “What should I prepare for the first day of school?” These are the top tasks you need to focus on…
Keep supplies, schedules and paperwork from taking over your home Homeschooling your kids can be very rewarding but it’s also a lot of hard work. Before the school year gets started, it’s a good idea to explore some homeschool organization…
Start organizing dorm stuff early to give your student a calm, confident start Like most things in life, dorm organization is so much easier when you take a beat to think ahead and prepare in advance. Accordingly, it’s important to…
Make some “me time” with fun binder crafts that will make you smile Binder cover ideas that give you a little “happy boost” are the perfect crafty activity to channel your creativity. It’s not too complicated, and you’ll smile every…
Fostering organization skills for 23 years My name is Connie Jameson and I have been an elementary teacher for 1st through 3rd grade for 23 years. As a teacher, I certainly know that developing organization skills is key for students’…
5th grade school supplies from a teacher with 35+ years of experience I am an elementary-grade teacher in a public school in Rosemead, California, and have been teaching for over 35 years. I love working with the little ones, kindergarteners…
