school Archives - Verified Mom https://www.verifiedmom.com/tag/school/ Unapologetically Me Thu, 10 Aug 2023 21:07:05 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.2 https://www.verifiedmom.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/cropped-VMBookmark152152-32x32.png school Archives - Verified Mom https://www.verifiedmom.com/tag/school/ 32 32 Celebrating the New School Year: 5 Fun Ideas! https://www.verifiedmom.com/celebrating-the-new-school-year-5-fun-ideas/ Thu, 10 Aug 2023 21:05:07 +0000 https://www.verifiedmom.com/?p=19095 5 fun ideas for celebrating back to school

Ah, the scent of new notebooks, the feel of crisp pages, and the excitement of seeing friends after a long summer. The new school year is not just a return to routine, but a chance to embark on new adventures and learn more about ourselves and the world around us. And why not celebrate this new beginning? If you’re wondering how to usher in the school year with a bang, I’ve got some vibrant back-to-school … Continue Reading...

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Ah, the scent of new notebooks, the feel of crisp pages, and the excitement of seeing friends after a long summer. The new school year is not just a return to routine, but a chance to embark on new adventures and learn more about ourselves and the world around us. And why not celebrate this new beginning? If you’re wondering how to usher in the school year with a bang, I’ve got some vibrant back-to-school … Continue Reading...

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]]> Back-to-School Pancake Breakfast https://www.verifiedmom.com/back-to-school-pancake-breakfast/ Sun, 24 Aug 2014 19:31:16 +0000 https://www.verifiedmom.com/?p=10350 To celebrate both boys heading off to school, I decided to give them a great big Back-to-School Pancake Breakfast.  Can you believe the summer is already over?!?! Well, it is for us and the boys head back to school tomorrow morning!! EEK!! This summer just flew by. It is such a bittersweet moment to have my sweet baby starting kindergarten. I am so sad to see him grow up but so excited to have him

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]]> To celebrate both boys heading off to school, I decided to give them a great big Back-to-School Pancake Breakfast.  Can you believe the summer is already over?!?! Well, it is for us and the boys head back to school tomorrow morning!! EEK!! This summer just flew by. It is such a bittersweet moment to have my sweet baby starting kindergarten. I am so sad to see him grow up but so excited to have him … Continue Reading...

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]]> It’s Docu-Days – our special movie day with Netflix! #StreamTeam https://www.verifiedmom.com/its-docu-days-our-special-movie-day-with-netflix-streamteam/ Thu, 24 Jul 2014 06:31:29 +0000 https://www.verifiedmom.com/?p=10297 With it being summer, the kids often get bored.  You’ll hear, “there’s nothing to do”, or the famous, “I’m bored”, and when that happens, it’s my cue to turn on Netflix and see what is new and interesting for them to watch.  With school being out, lets head for the documentaries!  There are some really great titles for kids of all ages to watch!  Just because they are out of school, doesn’t mean they can’t … Continue Reading...

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]]> With it being summer, the kids often get bored.  You’ll hear, “there’s nothing to do”, or the famous, “I’m bored”, and when that happens, it’s my cue to turn on Netflix and see what is new and interesting for them to watch.  With school being out, lets head for the documentaries!  There are some really great titles for kids of all ages to watch!  Just because they are out of school, doesn’t mean they can’t … Continue Reading...

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]]> {DIY} Goofy Summer Sendoff https://www.verifiedmom.com/diy-goofy-summer-sendoff/ https://www.verifiedmom.com/diy-goofy-summer-sendoff/#comments Thu, 29 May 2014 17:33:26 +0000 https://www.verifiedmom.com/?p=10138 Can you believe it? This school year has flown by. We only have 1 more week left of school, 6 days to be exact. Then it’s nothing but sunshine and ice cream ahead of us. We are saying goodbye to our first grade friends with something fun and “silly” to start the summer off with.

We headed to the Dollar Tree and picked up a ton of “goofy” string, I cleaned them out. Then, I

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]]> Can you believe it? This school year has flown by. We only have 1 more week left of school, 6 days to be exact. Then it’s nothing but sunshine and ice cream ahead of us. We are saying goodbye to our first grade friends with something fun and “silly” to start the summer off with.

We headed to the Dollar Tree and picked up a ton of “goofy” string, I cleaned them out. Then, I

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]]> https://www.verifiedmom.com/diy-goofy-summer-sendoff/feed/ 1 Smart Money – Smart Kids – My Thoughts https://www.verifiedmom.com/smart-money-smart-kids-my-thoughts/ https://www.verifiedmom.com/smart-money-smart-kids-my-thoughts/#comments Wed, 30 Apr 2014 13:23:15 +0000 https://www.verifiedmom.com/?p=9863 Food for thought…

 

Schools teach our kids about math, science, language arts, social studies, physical education, health, sewing, cooking, and even sex ed as early as elementary school through high school.  However the one thing that they do NOT teach kids is how to financially survive in this big world we live in.  In my personal opinion, children should learn how important the economic system is, the value of a dollar, how to save … Continue Reading...

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]]> Food for thought…

 

Schools teach our kids about math, science, language arts, social studies, physical education, health, sewing, cooking, and even sex ed as early as elementary school through high school.  However the one thing that they do NOT teach kids is how to financially survive in this big world we live in.  In my personal opinion, children should learn how important the economic system is, the value of a dollar, how to save … Continue Reading...

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]]> https://www.verifiedmom.com/smart-money-smart-kids-my-thoughts/feed/ 2 Our Valentines Day 2014 https://www.verifiedmom.com/our-valentines-day-2014/ Mon, 03 Mar 2014 13:52:59 +0000 https://www.verifiedmom.com/?p=9703 Another year and another holiday as come and gone! This year is flying by and it is hard for this mom to keep up. But, is all very special to my 1st grader so of course we have to go all out. 😀 Well, as “all out” as I can manage. This year, it’s a little harder because my youngest son’s birthday is on the 12th and we usually have his party the weekend before … Continue Reading...

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]]> Another year and another holiday as come and gone! This year is flying by and it is hard for this mom to keep up. But, is all very special to my 1st grader so of course we have to go all out. 😀 Well, as “all out” as I can manage. This year, it’s a little harder because my youngest son’s birthday is on the 12th and we usually have his party the weekend before … Continue Reading...

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]]> I’m heading back to school. https://www.verifiedmom.com/im-heading-back-to-school/ https://www.verifiedmom.com/im-heading-back-to-school/#comments Tue, 21 Jan 2014 20:00:08 +0000 https://www.verifiedmom.com/?p=9613 Explain in your own words why Plato and Tolstoy believed art could be “dangerous”.

 

WHAT?? Seriously.. What did I get myself into?

I knew heading back to school was going to be a challenge but no idea this was waiting for me when I turned on the computer this morning. That’s right, I am heading back to school, online classes only, to get a third degree in something. Was thinking an English degree would … Continue Reading...

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]]> Explain in your own words why Plato and Tolstoy believed art could be “dangerous”.

 

WHAT?? Seriously.. What did I get myself into?

I knew heading back to school was going to be a challenge but no idea this was waiting for me when I turned on the computer this morning. That’s right, I am heading back to school, online classes only, to get a third degree in something. Was thinking an English degree would … Continue Reading...

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]]> https://www.verifiedmom.com/im-heading-back-to-school/feed/ 1 School lunch https://www.verifiedmom.com/school-lunch/ Sun, 20 Oct 2013 05:48:28 +0000 http://www.totstoteensmagazine.com/?p=8778 This is one thing I will miss. Having lunch with my daughter at her school. In our elementary schools, parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles have the opportunity to have lunch with their special child. You can bring in your own lunch from their favorite restaurant, fast food chain or just something from home. This is one of my favorite things to do with my kids. At least once every few weeks I go in and … Continue Reading...

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]]> This is one thing I will miss. Having lunch with my daughter at her school. In our elementary schools, parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles have the opportunity to have lunch with their special child. You can bring in your own lunch from their favorite restaurant, fast food chain or just something from home. This is one of my favorite things to do with my kids. At least once every few weeks I go in and … Continue Reading...

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]]> Halloween Books for school age boys https://www.verifiedmom.com/halloween-books-for-school-age-boys/ Fri, 18 Oct 2013 15:34:25 +0000 http://www.totstoteensmagazine.com/?p=8725 I have mentioned before, that we are huge book readers and lovers here. But, sometimes the cute little puppy books we read just doesn’t appeal to my 6 year old and the more advance series are too much for my 4 year old. 2 years age difference, well actually 19 months, may not seem too big, but when the 6 year old is in his 2nd year of school and around other 6 and 7 … Continue Reading...

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]]> I have mentioned before, that we are huge book readers and lovers here. But, sometimes the cute little puppy books we read just doesn’t appeal to my 6 year old and the more advance series are too much for my 4 year old. 2 years age difference, well actually 19 months, may not seem too big, but when the 6 year old is in his 2nd year of school and around other 6 and 7 … Continue Reading...

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]]> Halloween Books for Preschoolers https://www.verifiedmom.com/fun-halloween-books-for-preschoolers/ Fri, 18 Oct 2013 13:03:35 +0000 http://www.totstoteensmagazine.com/?p=8692 Picking out new books for kids can be fun, trying, but fun.  We have selected some of our favorite Halloween books for preschoolers and would love to share them with you.  I love Halloween and all that comes with it. Pumpkins, candy, decorations, crafts, costumes. It’s a fabulous time of year. Next to Christmas anyway. So to get the boys into the Halloween mood, not that the lure of candy and dressing up doesn’t do it, … Continue Reading...

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]]> Picking out new books for kids can be fun, trying, but fun.  We have selected some of our favorite Halloween books for preschoolers and would love to share them with you.  I love Halloween and all that comes with it. Pumpkins, candy, decorations, crafts, costumes. It’s a fabulous time of year. Next to Christmas anyway. So to get the boys into the Halloween mood, not that the lure of candy and dressing up doesn’t do it, … Continue Reading...

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]]> {DIY} Homemade Play Dough https://www.verifiedmom.com/diy-homemade-play-dough/ Wed, 16 Oct 2013 13:27:59 +0000 http://www.totstoteensmagazine.com/?p=8670 After picking up the dried play dough from the carpet, yet again, I decided I had enough. I know they love playing with play dough, but they never, EVER, clean up after and there is always a huge mess. Once all the little bits dry up I push it all onto the floor and vacuum it up. Well, doing this process at least 15 times a day, 5 days a week, has left little play … Continue Reading...

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]]> After picking up the dried play dough from the carpet, yet again, I decided I had enough. I know they love playing with play dough, but they never, EVER, clean up after and there is always a huge mess. Once all the little bits dry up I push it all onto the floor and vacuum it up. Well, doing this process at least 15 times a day, 5 days a week, has left little play … Continue Reading...

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]]> Sending some love to school https://www.verifiedmom.com/sending-some-love-to-school/ Wed, 02 Oct 2013 12:56:35 +0000 http://www.totstoteensmagazine.com/?p=8614 A few months ago, I was the very lucky winner of a fantastic giveaway from the extremely talented Lauren McKinsey. I was lucky to win some awesome lunch box notes for school. I was thrilled because I had planned on sending some “love” with Braden to school in his lunch but now, with these I was certain!

When school started a mere 5 weeks ago, I packed a little love note in Braden’s lunch … Continue Reading...

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]]> A few months ago, I was the very lucky winner of a fantastic giveaway from the extremely talented Lauren McKinsey. I was lucky to win some awesome lunch box notes for school. I was thrilled because I had planned on sending some “love” with Braden to school in his lunch but now, with these I was certain!

When school started a mere 5 weeks ago, I packed a little love note in Braden’s lunch … Continue Reading...

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]]> Revisiting 100 Things to Do this Summer https://www.verifiedmom.com/revisiting-100-things-to-do-this-summer/ Fri, 23 Aug 2013 17:54:29 +0000 http://www.totstoteensmagazine.com/?p=8410 Before the summer officially started we created a list of 100 things to do this summer, view post here. Now that summer is officially over, I looked back over the last few months and I hope that we created some fun and lasting memories for my boys to keep with them. Of the 100 things, we managed to fit in 43 of these activities.

 

1. Cloud Watching – WE SAW LOTS OF PUPPIES … Continue Reading...

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]]> Before the summer officially started we created a list of 100 things to do this summer, view post here. Now that summer is officially over, I looked back over the last few months and I hope that we created some fun and lasting memories for my boys to keep with them. Of the 100 things, we managed to fit in 43 of these activities.

 

1. Cloud Watching – WE SAW LOTS OF PUPPIES … Continue Reading...

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]]> 5 Websites For Preschool Inspiration https://www.verifiedmom.com/5-websites-for-preschool-inspiration/ Wed, 21 Aug 2013 12:59:54 +0000 http://www.totstoteensmagazine.com/?p=8396 Have a preschooler at home and looking for some inspiration for fun educational things to do with them at home? From crafts, worksheets, activities, and more these websites are perfect for your 5 and under crowd.

As a stay at home mom for over 6 years, I have to find new and exciting things for my little ones to do that does not include TV or video games. I have personally frequented these sites, often … Continue Reading...

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]]> Have a preschooler at home and looking for some inspiration for fun educational things to do with them at home? From crafts, worksheets, activities, and more these websites are perfect for your 5 and under crowd.

As a stay at home mom for over 6 years, I have to find new and exciting things for my little ones to do that does not include TV or video games. I have personally frequented these sites, often … Continue Reading...

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]]> 5 books for Back to Preschool https://www.verifiedmom.com/5-books-for-back-to-preschool/ Fri, 16 Aug 2013 13:53:11 +0000 http://www.totstoteensmagazine.com/?p=8360 We have one more week left before we head back to school and we are gearing up for the start of the year. My youngest will be entering Pre-k and we have decided to home school him because he is my last little guy at home and they grow so fast. I have years to send him off to school and I want to take this opportunity to be with him while I am able … Continue Reading...

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]]> We have one more week left before we head back to school and we are gearing up for the start of the year. My youngest will be entering Pre-k and we have decided to home school him because he is my last little guy at home and they grow so fast. I have years to send him off to school and I want to take this opportunity to be with him while I am able … Continue Reading...

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]]> Back to School Interview https://www.verifiedmom.com/back-to-school-interview/ https://www.verifiedmom.com/back-to-school-interview/#comments Wed, 07 Aug 2013 23:53:21 +0000 http://www.totstoteensmagazine.com/?p=8266 Ready to head back to school? This year start a new tradition with a Back to School Interview. This is a fun way to track your child’s growth in school and something to look back on in years to come. I found this awesome FREE back to school interview download from the oh so sweet, Giggles Galore. I printed out a few copies and will have my boys fill them out right at the … Continue Reading...

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]]> Ready to head back to school? This year start a new tradition with a Back to School Interview. This is a fun way to track your child’s growth in school and something to look back on in years to come. I found this awesome FREE back to school interview download from the oh so sweet, Giggles Galore. I printed out a few copies and will have my boys fill them out right at the … Continue Reading...

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