‘Tis the season for supply lists. Unfortunately, the back to school supply list can really add up! More than one mom has approached her homeschool list or classroom list with excitement, only to walk away with a grown up case of test anxiety. As a teacher and a mom, I want to encourage you to keep a few things in mind, if your list has you stressed.
- Your kids don’t need to have the latest and greatest option out there (= most expensive)
- If the list is long, prioritize what’s needed most (= a key life “lesson” for all of us)
- Your kids don’t even have to be part of the choosing (= it’s okay to give them their supplies)
- If the list breaks your budget, let your teacher know you need to spread it out (= don’t be proud)
- Your kids should know the cost (= this is part of the learning)
- If there’s one item you can’t find, don’t let it drive your back-to-school mood (= wait ’til they restock)
When all is said and done, what students need to learn is a curious mind, opportunity to explore, and interaction about their discoveries. Moms, on the other hand, can use something NOT found on a back to school supply list: ENCOURAGEMENT and PRACTICAL IDEAS. So, here’s a list of useful resources and inspiring posts just for YOU in the midst of the back to school season. The top is packed full of helps for prayer, because that’s the foundation for a great school year!
Back to School PRAYER Supplies
- Back to school prayers for our kids and teachers
- ABCs of Praying for Students (printable bookmarks under “Prayer Resources”)
- Praying for the Teacher
- Praying for Kids as They Go (printable reminder for mom’s prayer time)
- Real Moms Praying for Real Teachers
Back to School Supply List for Mom
- How to be a Parent Teachers Love
- Bullyproof Your Child
- Beatin’ the Back-to-School Blues: A+ Advice for Moms
- Breakfast Cheat Sheet (printable to help with breakfast)
- Best Advice for First Time Homeschooling Parents
- How to get kids to share about school
- Talking to your child about school (when he doesn’t want to talk)
- 10 Back to School Tips & Dozens of Ideas to Make it Happen!
- Top 5 School Supplies (printable post card to send with kids)
- 5 Easy Back-to-School Traditions
- Our Back-to-School Tradition
Supplies for Special Needs
- What to do if you suspect your child has a learning disability
- 5 Back to School tips for Your Special Needs Child
- The ADHD Bill of Rights
- IEP Checklist
- 7 Tips to Help Parent Your ADHD Child
- Election Day and empowering, enduring truths for moms - November 8, 2016
- Loving People: How Moms can Make Life a Lesson in Loving - October 11, 2016
- A Child’s Heart and the Hidden Treasure of Talking Back - September 13, 2016
