Just For Parents Archives • The Community Classroom https://thecommunityclassroom.com/category/just-for-parents/ Tutoring, Academic Coaching, and Parent Services Thu, 27 Aug 2026 01:02:43 +0000 en hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.4 https://thecommunityclassroom.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/cropped-TheCommunityClassroom_favicon-32x32.png Just For Parents Archives • The Community Classroom https://thecommunityclassroom.com/category/just-for-parents/ 32 32 3 Back-To-School Hacks Before the First Bell https://thecommunityclassroom.com/back-to-school/3-back-to-school-before-the-first-bell/ https://thecommunityclassroom.com/back-to-school/3-back-to-school-before-the-first-bell/#respond Tue, 25 Aug 2026 16:35:53 +0000 https://thecommunityclassroom.com/?p=851419 Three simple back-to-school hacks that take just a few minutes to set up and can save you a lot of stress once the school year gets rolling.

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]]> https://thecommunityclassroom.com/back-to-school/3-back-to-school-before-the-first-bell/feed/ 0 Discover Our 2026 Half-Day Camps for Kids https://thecommunityclassroom.com/just-for-parents/discover-our-2026-half-day-camps-for-kids/ https://thecommunityclassroom.com/just-for-parents/discover-our-2026-half-day-camps-for-kids/#comments Mon, 17 Nov 2025 22:33:36 +0000 https://thecommunityclassroom.com/?p=850965 Explore The Community Classroom’s 2026 Winter–Spring half-day camps! Hands-on learning, STEAM fun, and creative adventures for kids ages 6–9.

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]]> https://thecommunityclassroom.com/just-for-parents/discover-our-2026-half-day-camps-for-kids/feed/ 2 Dandelions and the Power of Relationships in Teaching https://thecommunityclassroom.com/articles/dandelions-and-the-power-of-relationships-in-teaching/ https://thecommunityclassroom.com/articles/dandelions-and-the-power-of-relationships-in-teaching/#respond Wed, 30 Apr 2025 18:59:04 +0000 https://thecommunityclassroom.com/?p=848803 The post Dandelions and the Power of Relationships in Teaching appeared first on The Community Classroom.

]]> https://thecommunityclassroom.com/articles/dandelions-and-the-power-of-relationships-in-teaching/feed/ 0 Come Learn at the Florence Farmer’s Market https://thecommunityclassroom.com/events-in-florence/pop-up-learning-at-the-florence-farmers-market-powered-by-teachers-and-free-for-families/ https://thecommunityclassroom.com/events-in-florence/pop-up-learning-at-the-florence-farmers-market-powered-by-teachers-and-free-for-families/#respond Thu, 24 Apr 2025 00:52:54 +0000 https://thecommunityclassroom.com/?p=848787 Join The Community Classroom at the Florence Farmers Market this summer for free, teacher-led activities that bring joyful learning to kids and families.

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]]> https://thecommunityclassroom.com/events-in-florence/pop-up-learning-at-the-florence-farmers-market-powered-by-teachers-and-free-for-families/feed/ 0 Why Middle School Feels So Hard (And How Parents Can Help) https://thecommunityclassroom.com/parenting-tips/why-middle-school-feels-so-hard-and-how-parents-can-help/ https://thecommunityclassroom.com/parenting-tips/why-middle-school-feels-so-hard-and-how-parents-can-help/#respond Sun, 13 Apr 2025 21:00:05 +0000 https://thecommunityclassroom.com/?p=848768 Why is middle school so hard for kids? Learn 5 ways parents can support their middle schooler, and when it's okay to get others involved.

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]]> https://thecommunityclassroom.com/parenting-tips/why-middle-school-feels-so-hard-and-how-parents-can-help/feed/ 0 What the Latest Education Budget Cuts Mean for Your Child https://thecommunityclassroom.com/just-for-parents/what-the-latest-education-budget-cuts-mean-for-your-child/ https://thecommunityclassroom.com/just-for-parents/what-the-latest-education-budget-cuts-mean-for-your-child/#comments Sun, 06 Apr 2025 01:06:48 +0000 https://thecommunityclassroom.com/?p=848752 Federal education cuts are stripping vital resources from students—especially those who need them most. Megan Allen, educator and parent, breaks down what this means for your child and why we must act.

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]]> https://thecommunityclassroom.com/just-for-parents/what-the-latest-education-budget-cuts-mean-for-your-child/feed/ 5 Learning Takes Time: Lessons from Chopsticks and Orchids https://thecommunityclassroom.com/at-home-learning-tips/learning-takes-time-lessons-from-chopsticks-and-orchids/ https://thecommunityclassroom.com/at-home-learning-tips/learning-takes-time-lessons-from-chopsticks-and-orchids/#respond Fri, 28 Mar 2025 18:11:08 +0000 https://thecommunityclassroom.com/?p=848736 An orchid blooms and a child masters chopsticks—both powerful reminders that learning takes time. Growth is worth the wait.

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]]> https://thecommunityclassroom.com/at-home-learning-tips/learning-takes-time-lessons-from-chopsticks-and-orchids/feed/ 0 Spotlight on Our 2025 Summer Camp Themes https://thecommunityclassroom.com/events-in-florence/spotlight-on-our-2025-summer-camp-themes/ https://thecommunityclassroom.com/events-in-florence/spotlight-on-our-2025-summer-camp-themes/#respond Mon, 10 Mar 2025 17:53:49 +0000 https://thecommunityclassroom.com/?p=847120 Discover The Community Classroom’s 2025 Summer Camps—where hands-on learning meets fun! From STEAM adventures and leadership development to cookie science and unicorn magic, we have the perfect camp for every child. Spots are filling fast—register today!

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]]> https://thecommunityclassroom.com/articles/public-education-is-on-the-chopping-block-why-we-should-all-be-worried/feed/ 1 Valentine’s Science to Fall in Love With https://thecommunityclassroom.com/at-home-learning-tips/valentines-science-to-fall-in-love-with/ https://thecommunityclassroom.com/at-home-learning-tips/valentines-science-to-fall-in-love-with/#respond Mon, 03 Feb 2025 15:45:46 +0000 https://thecommunityclassroom.com/?p=847081 Celebrate Valentine’s Day with fun, hands-on science! Try these kid-friendly experiments, including Love Balloon Magic, Color-Changing Love Potion, and Candy Chromatography Hearts, to spark creativity and learning.

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