Blog — Back-to-school Tips

Time Timer: The Ultimate Back-to-School Tool for Students' Success
Enhance your student's learning experience with the perfect back-to-school companion - a Time Timer visual timer! Designed to boost time management, focus, and productivity, these visual timers are a must-have tool for students. Check out our latest blog to discover why Time Timer is ideal for any student's toolkit.
Tips for a Smooth Back-to-School Transition
We are officially at that point of the summer where our children are beginning their transition back to school. In today's blog we discuss some tips to ease transitions back into the school year and set your children up for success!
Get Ready, Teachers – It’s Back-to-School Prep Time
Today’s blog post focuses on the back-to-school classroom prep for teachers. It is almost the time of year where students are headed back to the classroom. This blog can help you set the students up for success with the classroom environment.
What Teachers Really Want to Say on Parent Information Night
Ever wonder what the teachers really want to say to parents on Parent Information Night? The Fifth Grade Teachers are Mariemont Elementary School near Cincinnati, Ohio, presented one of our own with this letter, telling us what they really wanted to say on their Parent Information Night. We thought it would be worth sharing as it rings true for teachers all over this country, and the world. And we hope that it gives you, as a parent, teacher, or student, some inspiration to make this school year the best that it can be!
To Sharpen Your Skills This September, Think Like a College Student in these 3 Ways
September is self-improvement month according to, well, the Internet. When I tried to research the origins of the designation, I couldn’t find much. No matter the origin, September makes a lot of sense as a time to dedicate time to reflect on positive changes you want to make in your life.
Whether you teach, have a student in your household, are currently a student or none of the above, something about the back-to-school season signals a time for new routines. As the days begin to shorten and summer activities adjourn, everyone seems to get to work on something new.
Even if you haven’t seen a classroom since, well, the Internet, it’s time to take advantage of the spirit of September and sharpen your skills by thinking like a student--specifically a college student. (Don’t worry, there is no admissions test.)

5 Tips to Ease Your Family’s Back to School Transition
Back-to-school season is just around the corner, and for many families, that means the chaotic transition from summer break to the fall semester is about to begin. Get your family ready for the new school year, drama-free, with these five easy steps: