Back to School Archives - The Chirping Moms

Free Printable First Day of School Signs: All Grades!

August 29, 2018

Tomorrow we head out for one last hurrah at the beach before the kids start school. Before we leave, we’ll check off our school supply lists, pick out first day outfits and get our first day of school signs ready for the big day. Today I am sharing a set of FREE printable first day of school signs. When you… Read More

Lovies, Bribes and Tears: Preparing for Back to School

August 27, 2018

When I asked on Instagram last month what moms want to read about for back to school, two topics made up for 90% of the responses: school lunch ideas and school separation anxiety / preparing emotionally. I can’t believe this but it’s my 7th year sending a child off on a “first day of school”. The scary thing: time flies… Read More

Lunch Packing Hacks: 50 Things to Put in a Lunchbox

August 22, 2018

When I asked on Instagram last month what types of Back to School posts moms wanted to see, there were SO many messages about packing lunches. I’m not the best person to ask because it’s something I dread too and if it were up to my kids, they’d pretty much eat the same thing for the 180 days of school…. Read More

Adorable Back to School Finds

August 13, 2018

By: Sarah Tucker Getting ready for Back to School? Here are some of the cutest school finds online! Don’t you love New York in the fall? It makes me wanna buy school supplies. I would send you a bouquet of newly sharpened pencils if I knew your name and address. On the other hand, this not knowing has its charms…. Read More

Back to School with Keen Kids {Giveaway!}

September 11, 2017

In the summertime, kids need shoes to keep up with their days outdoors: climbing, splashing, summer camps, beach, lakes etc. When it’s time to head back to school, we often look for shoes that look nice and more like the shoes we had growing up. But if you’re kids are anything like mine, as soon as they bust through the… Read More

5 Tips for A Game Winning School Year (& a Kohl’s Coupon Code for Back to School Shopping)

August 18, 2017

Disclosure: “This post is sponsored by Kohl’s. I received the included back to school clothes and essentials as compensation.” Game on…it’s time to get ready for the best school year yet (or at least we hope!). In less than two weeks, we will be sending our kids off for another year of school. It’s time to get our game face… Read More

Back to School Favorites (& Giveaway!)

August 4, 2017

Yes, you read that right…we are thinking “Back to School” today. I know that you all are in summer mode & don’t you worry, we are too! It’s hard to believe that in less than a month we will be packing lunches, starting the homework routine, & sending our kids to their first day of school. Today, we wanted to… Read More

DIY Pom Pom Tassel Keychains & Our Favorite Tea Collection Outfits

September 9, 2016

We’re back in school and getting back in the swing of things. This week the talk in our house has been all about their new classrooms, classmates, lunch and snack time and school supplies. When we were buying school supplies this year, the girls were a bit disappointed in their supply list. Except for a few folders and a watercolor… Read More

Back to School with Boden & A Chance to Win a $750 Gift Card

August 15, 2016

I can’t believe the summer is coming to an end. I’m not too happy to have to get back on a schedule and swap days at the pool and beach for days of carpool and homework. But, watching the kids kick off another year filled with new things to learn is a pretty exciting part of parenting. Maggie learned so much last… Read More

Back to School Shopping for Kids

July 29, 2016

Disclosure: “We partnered with Kohl’s to share this post. We received complimentary gift cards from Kohl’s for our review. My blog may contain links to other websites. I am not responsible for the privacy policies of those other websites. When you click on a link, your information may be collected by those websites so I encourage you to read their privacy… Read More