Back to School
 
It's That Time of Year Again...
 
Caregivers, happy back to school! If you have school-age children, you know it can be a hectic time between shopping, teacher meet-and-greets, and figuring out new schedules. The library has plenty of resources to smooth along this time of year! 
On top of a great collection of books to help with back to school, the library also has plenty of digital resources you can use! First, check out our expansive digital libraries, the BRDC (Libby) and Hoopla, to access library materials at home. Second, browse our Homework Help databases including HelpNow's Live Homework Help and EBSCO’s Explora for grades 6 and up. Last, scroll through #backtoschool for books for all ages, including you! And if your children aren't school-age yet, check out our 1000 Books Before Kindergarten program to get a head start! 

Books about School
Feeding Littles Lunches: 75+ No-stress Lunches Everyone Will Love
by Megan McNamee

The founders of an ultimate lunchbox resource for busy parents offer 75 real-life, healthy lunches for kids, along with charts, grocery lists and visual inspiration that will keep your child excited about lunch from daycare through high school.

Want more ideas? Read The Little Lunchbox Cookbook: Easy Real-food Bento Lunches for Kids on the Go
Middle School Superpowers: Raising Resilient Tweens in Turbulent Times
by Phyllis L. Fagell

A licensed clinical professional counselor and Washington Post education column contributor offers this practical, evidence-based and compassionate guide for parents and educators to help tweens navigate through challenging situations by providing 12 superpowers they need be confident, self-aware, independent and resilient.

Read more about Middle Childhood in The Crucial Years: The Essential Guide to Mental Health and Modern Puberty in Middle Childhood (ages 6-12)
A Parent's Guide to Gifted Children : A Resource for Caregivers and Advocates
by Edward R. Amend

In this new edition, coauthors Edward R. Amend Psy.D., Emily Kircher-Morris, LPC, and Janet Gore, M.Ed. reinforce the reliable approaches originally explored in the first edition, while drawing extensively on the wealth of research and information developed over the last 15 years in the areas of neuroscience, psychology, and education.

For more about neurodiversity in schools, read Autism and Education: The Way I See It by Temple Grandin
Modern Miss Mason: Discover How Charlotte Mason's Revolutionary Ideas on Home Education Can Change How You & Your Children Learn & Grow Together
by Leah Boden

Modern Miss Mason is your invitation into an adventure, a call to turn a corner on your already incredible journey of parenting and let Leah Boden show you the fresh face of an age-old perspective on motherhood, childhood, and education. She will help you: find methods that you and your children can explore by learning through books, being outdoors, and through living experiences; recognize that each child is unique and discover how to plan their learning journey accordingly; and learn how to practically incorporate Charlotte's timeless philosophy into your home every day.
Help Your Kids With Study Skills: a Unique Step-by-Step Visual Guide
by Carol Vorderman

A newest installment in the best-selling Help Your Kids series presents valuable advice for parents on how to support their children's classwork, homework and revision with effective study methods that suit a range of learning styles for the third-grade level and beyond.

Balance studying with screen-time with this Parent TV video: How Can I Manage Screen Time When My Child’s Learning at Home?
You, Your Child, and School: Navigate Your Way to the Best Education
by Ken Robinson

Offers practical advice on supporting children through the formal education system, dispelling myths about learning patterns and tackling critical schooling options and controversies.

Want a taste? "Childhood is not a rehersal. Your children are living their lives now with their own feelings, thoughts, and relationships. Education has to engage with them in the here and now."

 
How To Choose The Best Preschool For Your Child: The Ultimate Guide to Finding, Getting Into, and Preparing for Nursery School
by Jenifer Wana

Starting preschool is one of the biggest milestones in a child's life. With this comprehensive, step-by-step guide, you won't have to navigate the preschool process alone. Whether the nursery schools nearby enroll every child, or they're so competitive that they only accept a few applicants, this book has everything you need to know to choose and get into the right preschool for your child.

More for Preschool kids in: Preschool Clues: Raising Smart, Inspired, and Engaged Kids in a Screen-filled World
Homeschooling for Dummies
by Jenny Kaufeld

Fully updated with new resources and technologies, this guide is just what you need to help you decide whether homeschooling is right for your family. Learn about the rewards and challenges presented by homeschooling, how to ensure that your children receive a well-rounded education, where to find tools that help you develop appropriate curricula, and how to connect with the homeschooling community.

Read more up-to-date homeschooling tips in Homeschooling for Absolute Beginners: Make Learning at Home Simple, Affordable, Fun, and Effective
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