Wednesday, August 08, 2007

Back to School

The first day back to school can be a stressful one. Make this year a little easier by visiting Kid’s Health: http://www.kidshealth.org/kid/feeling/. There you can find ideas for getting along with teachers and other kids, first day jitters, and suggestions for getting organized, staying focused and getting the job done. Scholastic’s website has an interactive page with ideas on how to create a home environment to really nurture reading: http://www.scholastic.com/familymatters/read/all/housetour/index.htm The Federal Government also has a back to school website with resources for parents and students of all ages. Here you can find information about everything from kindergarten to financial aid (it’s never too early to start thinking about college!): http://www.usa.gov/Topics/Back_to_School.shtml.

Teachers can find help too at Teaching Heart’s Ultimate Back to School Stop: http://www.teachingheart.net/backtoschool2.html. This site is great for new teachers or for experienced teachers looking for a few fresh ideas. Teaching middle school can be especially challenging so you brave souls out there who work with our blossoming youth might want to visit http://www.middleweb.com/1stDResources.html for ideas and inspiration. And last but not least, stop by in person at the any Santa Fe Public Library Children’s room for your free Tool Kit for Hispanic Families: resources to help students succeed in school. This packet is printed in both English and Spanish.

LW at Southside

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