Back to School Archives - The Chirping Moms

Lunch Packing Hacks: 50 Things to Put in a Lunchbox

September 9, 2024

Who could use a list of 50 Things to Put in a Lunch Box? It’s almost that time…. back to school aka back to lunch packing for the next 10 months! This year I will have four lunches to pack each day x 180 days of school…. When I asked on Instagram last month what types of Back to School… Read More

Simple Scissors Practice for Preschoolers

November 3, 2021

Summer is coming to an end & we are looking forward to a new school year to start soon! Today we’re sharing some simple scissor practice for preschoolers. We have been soaking up afternoons at the pool, early morning bike rides, & picnic lunches at the park. But with school just around the corner, this former teacher is making sure… Read More

20 Favorites for Packing Lunches

August 28, 2021

Last week I shared a favorite post and printable: 50 Things to Put in a Lunchbox. Today I am sharing some favorites for packing lunches and lunch box essentials. All of these are our true favorites and things we use or have used. Many of them we have had for years and years! Often the stainless steel lunch box accessories… Read More

Free Printable First Day of School Signs: All Grades!

August 29, 2018

Creating school signs for your kids’ first day can be an essential means of communication and one that can also benefit the school and its community. It’s also really fun to make! Here’s a free printable for kids that they’ll surely enjoy. Prior to heading out for one last hurrah at the beach before the kids start school time,… 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

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