I never set out to homeschool, but after signing my son up for kindergarten, I couldn’t shake the feeling that I was checking boxes...
The return to school during the current health crisis can make families very uncertain and anxious. The Orchard School has put into place plans,...
We did it--we survived our first school year of kindergarten, and dare I say, we thrived?! I don't mean that I thrived in the...
My family is currently weathering a season of big change. This winter will bring a new baby brother or sister for our 3.5-year-old daughter,...
Like it or not, summer is quickly slipping away from us and it’s time to start thinking about the upcoming school year ahead. Reading...
Buckle up, mamas! Believe it or not, the first day of school is almost upon us. The first day can undoubtedly be a whirlwind...
Our son is a proud kindergarten graduate, and boy, what a monumental year of learning it was for him... and for us. I was...
I went to my first official school meeting this month in preparation for sending our soon-to-be 5-year-old off to Kindergarten in August. The introductory information meeting...
The transition from the long, lazy, and unscheduled summer days into the more disciplined, crispier school mornings can be difficult. Starting end-of-summer traditions is...
It's almost back to school time! Time to pack lunches, check bookbags, and get back into the school routine. It's also time for the...
As a parent, I want to know how I can best promote my child's academic success. As a teacher, I am a lot better...
From someone who grew up trying to be in every club, sports team, and extracurricular activity I could possibly get involved with as a...
With the exception of three years, all my K-12 education was in West Virginia. Yes, West Virginia, not western Virginia. I cannot tell you...
I looked the ten-year-old student in the eyes and asked, "Should you give your personal information out on the internet?" He ignored my question....
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Trick-or-Treating In and Around Indianapolis
TRICK OR TREAT! Because we're all planners, we're helping you plan ahead for your day or night of trick-or-treating on Halloween around Indianapolis. We...
