Back To School Tips

Can you believe that the new school year will be upon us very soon? Summers can go quick or they can go slow, but the school year is here, so let’s GO! I was an involved parent at our three kids schools and soon became a Teaching Assistant, the Lunch Lady and taught preschool. Bringing our kids to a new school year always hit me. For me, it was a milestone, even more so than their Birthday. I held their hand, I walked them to class and I cried like a baby every year, until I couldn’t! By middle school there was no more hand holding, walking to class and my tears were hidden. It just seemed that time flew by every summer. Today, they are grown adults and I miss their little shannanagans for sure! Now, I’m aware that the schools have changed since forty years ago, but, being their for our children, teaching them, being a role model and encouraging them along their journey will NEVER go out of style. I’ve learned a few things along the way and want to share them with you.

This blog post shares Back To School tips. This blog post shares our composition notebooks which is a great visual reminder to be of good character and so much more. Have you met the Characters of Character? Please, visit their page and learn about their trait because we all know that having good character is better than great! Encourage your child with a Certificate of Achievement here.

We hope that your school year is healthy and safe, and don’t forget to remind your children that they are really, really GREAT!

Miss Joni and Team Characters

Parents make great teachers, too! It takes a village there is no doubt, if you're in need of resources, give us a shout! We have suggestions to support you on teaching these traits, no doubt!

Hope we can meet you where you are along the way. It's important to teach our children each and every day. Be it through music, through journals, through taking a walk, please take the time to talk, talk, talk. Children need good role models and they are watching what you do, they are listening to what you say, so it's up to you to make good choices, too, each and every day!

Miss Joni