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Back to school shopping can be fun: adorable outfits, colourful notebooks, and a coordinating backpack and pencil case for all those supplies. But as your little student gets older, your shopping list can change. Kids may need a laptop to access apps and software for digital and audio books, research and more. The choices, however, can be overwhelming, not to mention confusing (what is an SSD, anyway?). Here’s what parents need to know. 1. Choose the right computer type There are three main types of computers you’ll want to consider: Chromebook, Windows-based PC and Apple. Before deciding which to get,...

Learning multiplication facts is an important part of elementary math.  Knowing math facts fluently will help students tackle other math skills, as well as benefit them throughout their life.  Unfortunately learning math facts can also be super boring because rote memorization often plays a big part.  I'm sure we all remember the days of endless flashcards and timed tests. Here are some of my favorite alternative multiplication fact practice activities that are engaging and fun! Make Multiplication Fact Practice A Game Instead of the old “drill and kill” method, use the same flashcards to replace question cards in board games. If...

I am a avid podcast listener. My own preference for podcast listening is true crime shows. Crime Junkie, Dirty John, Doctor Death, and The Drop Out are among some of my favorite true crime podcasts. I like to listen while I garden and do other household tasks that allow me to enjoy a show while still being productive. Obviously, true crime isn’t appropriate listening for young children. My children are 7, 7, and 9. Podcasts that we have selected for our family listening are all shows that the kids enjoy, are age appropriate, and we all learn something at the...

The children will have a blast pairing STEM concepts and creativity with these LEGO engineering challenges! Make sure to add them to your list of engineering activities for kids today! Related: Building a Castle Engineering Activities for Kids There are so many fun LEGO activities out there for the kids to try! And in my opinion, LEGO are an excellent tool full of so many educational opportunities. And what better way to put the LEGO to use in your classroom than by setting up some epic engineering challenges?! These activities are so versatile that you’ll be able to work at...

It’s pretty much the parenting dream to have kids who can make their own lunches, can we agree? You can be one step closer to lunchbox independence when you stock your pantry with high-quality snacks that come in individual servings. Order some high-protein snacks, nut-free snacks, granola bars and fruity options to set yourself up for a successful school year. Dick and Jane Educational Snacks Make snack time fun and educational! Dick and Jane's educational snacks are all-natural, non-GMO and 100% nut-free. Each pack is made with crackers imprinted with learning opportunities like spelling, abbreviations and more. Varieties currently include...