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Back to School Guide

By Nicole Zawidski, Publisher of Bethlehem Macaroni Kid September 22, 2021

Back to School is right around the corner. As a mom and a teacher I more than know the stress from both sides. From the preparation to the shopping it can be overwhelming. To help support you, I've created a Back to School Guide to help take the stress out of going back. Here are a list of resources to make sure you are ready for the next school year! 

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✔️ PREPARATION

7 Ways to Prevent the 'Summer Slide'

Save Money on Back to School Shopping

8 Things To Do Before Going Back To School

10 Things to Do With Kids Before School Starts

📋 TIPS AND TRICKS

Coping with Back to School Anxiety

Tips for Making Breakfast Easy on Busy School Mornings

5 Teacher-Approved Tips to Make Back-to-School Time Great

Back to School Pressures: Four Ways We’re Stressing Out Our Kids

Expert Tips to Help Your Child Transition from School to Summer Break

Morning Hacks to Help Make Back-to-School Stress-free

MacKid Mom Hacks: 9 Tips for Packing Lunches

📚 BOOKS

10 Books to Ease Back to School Fears

10 Books to Get Kids Thinking About Racism and Discrimination

New Pigeon Book Focuses on Going to School

Read This Before That First Day of School

🦠 CORONA

5 Tips to Help Your Child Adjust to Wearing a Face Mask at School

10 Tips to Prepare Your Kids and Your Home for Distance Learning

10 Tips on How to Survive a School Closure, From a Homeschool Mom

Gimme a Break! Brain Break Ideas to Get Kids Through the School Day

School Canceled? 36 Free Educational Resources Kids Can Use At Home

🖍️ FUN STUFF

Free Printables! Brighten Your Child's Day With a Love Note

Back-to-School Printables to Celebrate that First Day

Free Printable! Create Your Own Personalized Word Search