The first day of school often brings a blend of excitement and worry for children. There’s the thrill of making new friends, meeting new teachers, and engaging in school activities. However, this excitement is often accompanied by uncertainties—wondering if their…
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Where to Donate or Receive FREE School Supplies for the 2024-25 School Year in the Des Moines Area
As families across the Des Moines metro prepare for the return of the school routine, several organizations are stepping up to lend a helping hand by providing school supplies completely free of charge. Additionally, these generous organizations wholeheartedly welcome donations…
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Back to School & First Day of School Traditions for Des Moines Families
The countdown is on! To make your family’s transition into the new school year a whole lot easier and little more fun, we’ve rounded up a list of first day of school activities and traditions. For more great ideas for…
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Communicate + Connect with Your Child’s Teacher
Do you feel intimidated when you think of talking to your child’s teacher? What if your child complains about problems with their teacher? Communication between home and school can be challenging. It’s vital for parents to be involved in their…
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Adjusting to Kindergarten
Sending a child off to kindergarten, whether it’s for the first, second or last time is an event filled with so many emotions – for both kids and parents. But there are some things you can do to prepare yourself…
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Fun Ideas for Hosting a Block Party
Set up the block party in the middle of your street, gather the food, entertainment and of course, the neighbors for an easy party right outside your door! A block party is a great way to spend an afternoon or…
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Helping Your Child Overcome Back to School Jitters
The first day of school is just around the corner! I think almost everyone has experienced back to school jitters at one point or another. Which helps us relate and empathize as parents, when our kids become nervous about going…
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Central Iowa School Starting Dates & Calendars for the 2021-22 School Year
Central Iowa is home to many, many school districts. And the nature of being a Des Moineser means you have at least one friend or family member who lives in a different district than you. It’s always handy to have…
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Back To School Tips for the 2020-21 School Year
Going back to school can be tough, even in ordinary circumstances – but this has not been an ordinary year! No one could have prepared for the turn of events that closed out the 2019-20 school year. On-line learning from…
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Central Iowa School Starting Dates & Plans for the 2020-21 School Year
Find 2021-22 school start dates here. This time of year, we traditionally start to think about and look forward to the kids going back to school. As we are in the middle of a pandemic, this year has been a…
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