School Years

It’s Back-to-School time again! At St. Louis Mom, we want to celebrate along with you by sharing our First Day of School Printables! Whether your child is just starting out in preschool, or heading off to high school, we...

Ready or not, Back-to-School time is here!     Transitioning from summer to back-to-school is rough for even the most seasoned moms, but hopefully, these tips and tricks might make your experience a little less painful:   School Supplies     Outsource, if possible – Some schools/PTOs...

Being a parent and an educator gives Rita a deeper insight into the parent-teacher relationship!   I've worked in education my entire life, but there was nothing that could prepare me for my own daughter's first day of Kindergarten last year....

I can’t believe we are finally on a journey to a new school year - back to the future!   The past few years will be listed as the “COVID-19 School Year,” where things were unprecedented, and the entire world had...

  The “kindergarten bubble” is another byproduct of the pandemic that will influence decisions parents of preschool students will make in the coming months. School closures and remote learning— or any long absence from the classroom— caused some parents to...

Are you looking for a DIY valentine card project? If you need a non-candy valentine for school valentines, check out these options. Be creative and make your own versions, or grab my templates for a shortcut.   Easy Ways to Make...

Take it from this STEM mom, STEM is happening all over the place. Hey moms (especially you SAHMs), in honor of STEM day, this is for you. Can I confess something to you? I was not what they in the...

  Fall is the perfect time to try some simple science activities with leaves. If you loved our post about leaf rubbings, nature treasures, and fall discovery tables, you’ll love these ideas, too.   Fall Science Activities with Leaves     Observe Leaves Releasing Oxygen   Place...

Stressing about back-to-school? St. Louis Mom has some tips for you!   It's that time of year! It's time to think about putting away the summer gear, get to bed a little bit earlier, get back into a routine ... and...

'Where to Start if You’re Worried About Your Kid at School’ originally ran in August, 2019.     August signals an abrupt end to summer and includes the excitement for a new school year. Buying new outfits, supplies, and posing for those...