This year has been unlike any other, and back to school is no exception. Between confusing messaging and undetermined schedules, it’s a time much more chaotic than the already usually-chaotic back to school season. We asked you how you’re feeling about the upcoming school year. Your responses were mixed, but everyone seems to agree on one thing: uncertainty. As one of our readers put it: “It’s the worst of both worlds. I’m afraid to send them to school and contract the virus and afraid by keeping them home they’ll suffer emotionally and academically.”
For both parents and educators, your biggest challenge with remote learning during the last few months of this past school year was getting your kids to focus — be it on homework or during virtual learning sessions. And with 34% of you still not sure what this year holds, we’re providing you with some well-rounded content. Whether your kids and students are going to school full time, part time, or completely virtually this fall, we’re here to offer you the tools you need — from book lists to tips and advice.
After combing through our Back to School Essentials, be sure to check out our Educational Resources & Activities to keep kids busy at home.
BOOKS TO GET KIDS READY
- 14 Books to Get Children Excited for the New School Year
- 8 Books About Kindergarten for Kids
- 11 Smart Books to Help Get Your Kids Ready for Preschool or Kindergarten
- Stories to Show Kids How to Be a Friend
- 7 Picture Books That Celebrate Great Teachers
- The Ultimate Elementary School Reads
- 10 Terrific Books for First Graders
- 16 Books About Middle School
- 12 Books for Soon-to-Be High Schoolers
- Brightly Storytime: Milk Goes to School
- Brightly Storytime: How to Get Your Teacher Ready
- Brightly Storytime: Here Comes Teacher Cat
PREP FOR PARENTS
- Back to School Printables and Activities
- Tips on Balancing Virtual Learning and Work for Parents
- How to Get Kids Into a Learning Mindset at Home
- 6 Tips to Get Your Kids Focused on the New School Year
- Help Ease Their First Day of School Jitters
- Get Back on Track with Reading Before School Starts
- Find Out What Your Kid’s Teacher Wishes You’d Do at Home
- See Why Back to School Is Awesome for Parents
READS FOR TEACHERS
- 6 Graphic Novels to Add to Your Classroom or Library
- Diverse Tween Reads for Your School Library
- 10 Classroom Read-Alouds and Activities to Start the School Year
- The Best Teachers in Children’s Literature
- 7 Picture Books and Classroom Activities to Introduce the Importance of Names
- 12 Class Read-Alouds to Check Out This Year
- 17 Books 4th, 5th, and 6th Grade Teachers Should Know
- Positive Discipline Tools That Work
Source Readbrightly.com
