Sometimes we forget that our habits are quickly picked up by children who watch our every move.

We can easily just tell them to recycle or reuse things, but it’s better for everyone if we all understand why being green is important and how it can be easy and fun.

With that in mind, we have entered the back to school shopping season and it’s time to green up that routine as well.

For practical tips and statistics on how to go green for back to school, check out the “How to Go Green: Back to School Guide” on the Planet Green website.  It’s one of their newest guides and I’m sure it will be helpful no matter what grade level you’re preparing for.

Check out the guide and let me know what you think.  Comments are always welcome!

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A study released by Ohio State University and Teachers College, Columbia University suggest that kids who live in homes where kids are exposed to set mealtimes and bedtime, clear chore assignments, a family calendar, and keeping the TV off during dinner, can encourage early reading ability.

According to the Teachers College website, “The “study suggests household order, though not your home’s noise, is associated with early reading, though only where mom is an above-average reader,” reports Paul Nyhan.”

To find out more about the study, visit the website for Teachers College, Columbia University.

I created this blog to share my love of learning and to help caregivers, parents, and educators find creative ways to teach and tutor kids.

I hope that you will find the information useful and leave comments and suggestions for posts and articles!