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    Home » Holidays » Back to School

    The ultimate back to school tips guide!

    Published: Jan 29, 2021 by Heidi. This post may contain affiliate links 6 Comments

    It's time for the kids to go back to school, but you're not ready! You had big plans to spend the summer practicing reading and math and getting everything ready so that the first day of school would be perfect . . . but you forgot all about it the first time the kids ran out to play. You're not alone! With back to school just around the corner (or already here), I've got you covered with back to school tips, crafts, organization ideas and printables. Stop here for great ideas to get your school year started right.

    The Ultimate Parent's Guide for Back to School | Great tips to start the school year off right! {OneCreativeMommy.com} Organization, Crafts, Printables and more!

    The Ultimate Parent's Guide for Back to School

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    Thanks for stopping by today. I hope you and your kids have a great year!

    Heidi

     

     

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    Hi! I’m Heidi, the sometimes scatterbrained, but always creative mind behind One Creative Mommy. I'm a retired teacher, wife, and mom of three beautiful teenage girls and one adorable fur baby. In my spare time, I love to share my ideas (mistakes and all) with anyone who will listen.

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    Comments

    1. Katie

      August 13, 2015 at 4:16 pm

      Thanks so much for sharing our tips for homework routines!

      Reply
      • Heidi

        August 13, 2015 at 9:41 pm

        I was happy to include them, Katie! Thanks for taking the time to comment.

        Reply
    2. ang

      August 17, 2015 at 11:18 am

      Thanks so much for including my link! Pinning!

      Reply
      • Heidi

        August 17, 2015 at 10:19 pm

        Happy to include it, Ang. Thanks for the pin!

        Reply
    3. Sydney @ Tastefully Frugal

      August 17, 2015 at 2:25 pm

      What a great roundup! I am just starting tot school with my boys and I was just talking with another mom about where do I start, what do I do and this is really going to help. Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
      • Heidi

        August 17, 2015 at 10:20 pm

        Have fun with tot school, Sydney. I did it with four other moms when my oldest was little, and we had a lot of fun.

        Reply

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