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Create your child’s ideal homework station

wmanning — Tue, 16 Aug 2016 13:09:56 +0000

All hands on deck…school is just around the corner! Once you’ve got the school supplies and new school clothes, it’s the perfect time to get your student’s homework station ready to go for the new school year.

Back to School Homework Station Tips:

Create a homework routine – kids in the first through third grade perform best when they know exactly what is expected. Have a specific place for storing backpacks and times for doing homework. Use these formative years to set up good study habits. Kids will raise their performance to the bar parents set.

Utilize a homework notebook – track homework assignments in a notebook that goes back and forth between home and school each day. Use this notebook to communicate with your child’s teachers to address issues with homework, notes that need signed, or praises for a job well done.

Stock-up on Homework Essentials — when you’re out purchasing your kids’ school supplies, pick-up extras to keep at their homework station/desk. Include items like pencils, highlighters, scissors, ruler, stapler, post-it notes, paper clips, colored pencils, markers, timer, loose notebook paper, and notebooks. Store supplies, aside from the paper, in Mason jars or a desk organizer.

Hang a White Board for Important Reminders — once kids go back to school, fall becomes a busy time with homework assignments, projects, and after school extra-curricular activities. Help your kids stay on track with a place to jot down notes with due dates. Use painters tape to create a giant calendar to post each day’s activities and homework assignments.

Use Magazine Files for Organizing Projects — instead of a pile of papers stacked on the kitchen table, use magazine files for organizing the important stuff. Label the files with “slips/homework to sign” or “homework to complete.” A file system helps to eliminate lost permission slips and homework. Encourage your kids to empty their backpack folders as soon as they get home and file or toss papers right away to keep the mess away.

Invest in a Good Chair & Lamp — help make your kids’ homework space one that is conducive to studying. This can easily be done with a simple desk, ergonomic chair, and a good lamp so your kids have plenty of light making it less of a strain on their eyes. Insure the space is free from distractions do your kids can concentrate on homework activities.

Add Some Colorful Artwork — if your child’s designed homework spot is decorated in their own personal style they’re more likely to spend more time there doing homework. Create a wall of empty frames that can hold a smaller piece of original art. As your child starts bring home art projects, feature them inside the frames on the wall. Switch their artwork out monthly and store old projects away. Surrounding themselves with a collection of their personal work will enhance creativity that will flow into their writing assignments too.

And Don’t Forget a Lorena Canal’s Washable Rug — check out Lorena Canal’s back to school all natural rugs. No need to worry about marker, paint or ink stains, just throw it in the washing machine and you’re good to go!

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Be the Coolest Kid on the Block with Pottery Barn Kids

wmanning — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 18:37:03 +0000

Everyone wants to be the coolest kid on the block – and every kid wants to visit the coolest house on the block! This year, Pottery Barn Kids takes after-school cool to a whole new level. From arts and crafts, to sports games and make-believe tea parties, your house will be the ultimate play place for all the little ones in the neighborhood.

Below are some favorite Pottery Barn Kids essentials that will have all the kids scrambling to come over for some after-school and weekend fun!

Blank Canvas – Arts and crafts time doesn’t have to end when the school bell rings. Create a mini art studio and help your child find their inner Picasso with Pottery Barn Kids Carolina Craft Table Paper Roll, Jumbo Wall Mounted Paper Roll, Art Jar and Art Pad. When they’re done having fun and have finished creating the next masterpiece painting, display the works on Pottery Barn Kids Star Art Cable, Art Clip Rack or Magnetic Multiplication Artwork – it will be the hippest art studio on the block.

Land of Make Believe – Create a magical fantasy land for your little princesses. Let girls have fun decorating with the Westport Doll House – by far the most stylish dollhouse on the street – with the Dollhouse Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen and Bathroom Sets. Or watch them play house with Pottery Barn Kids Cottage Playhouse. Adorned with detailed appliques of flowers and gardens, and with a real mail slot for letters, the Cottage Playhouse will keep young girls entertained all day long.

After a busy day playing, it’s time for tea. Pottery Barn Kids Finely Play Table and Chairs is the perfect set-up for tea and cupcakes with friends. Set the table with the Silver Tea Set, serve cakes using the petite Tea Cart and enjoy tasty treats like the delectable Cupcake Set – yum!

Boys Toys –Pottery Barn Kids has everything boys need to slam dunk and have fun with friends! From the Personalizable Basketball Hoop, Soccer Rug, and Wilson Sports Balls for outside fun, to inside games where they can master prehistoric times with Remote Control Dinosaurs, explore the universe with the Solar System Floor Puzzle, and save the neighborhood using their Super- Hero Kit – there’s so much to do! Your little one’s games room will become the cool spot for all the little juniors on the block.

Available at www.potterybarnkids.com

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Fabulous Finds – Kids

saraconnors — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 20:17:19 +0000

Little Pim, winner of 20 awards, makes it fun and easy to introduce kids to a foreign language. Give your kids a head start with Little Pim! 10 languages available. www.LittlePim.com

Me Art capture’s your child in a way that’s modern and hip. Me Art turns photos into one-of-a–kind, custom works of art, designed by you. They also take piles of your kid’s art and turn them into one masterpiece. Go create at www.MeArt.com

Birthday Keepsakes® time capsules are beautiful color prints, bursting with great facts about the day your child was born! See more personalized products at www.bkeepsakes.com and use Coupon Code AKA11 for 10% savings.

KidKusion Driveway Guard
Use our Driveway Guard to set boundaries for your children and neighborhood traffic! This bright orange net creates a visual boundary for your children. Available in both a Retractable and Non Retractable Net. KidKusion.com

Modern-twist Kidz Placemat
Made from silky food-grade, hand silk-screened silicone, the mats won’t crease or rip. The mats are ideal for travel and mealtime activities and they feature creative, playful designs that will amuse and inspire little tikes. All Modern-twist
products are free of BPA, latex + chemicals, and perfect for an eco-friendly home. www.modern-twist.com

These amazing toddler shoes can be worn both indoors and outdoors. They promote healthy development of growing feet while providing the child with the freedom of movement, traction and protection. Shop online at:
www.mySkidders.com Use coupon code Skid20 to recieve 20% discount.

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