My son is starting back to school this week in Fresno Unified as second grader. We were so lucky last year, to have the type of teacher most parents dream their kid will have at some point. As we prepare for this new year, I'll admit it - both my son and I are a little apprehensive about getting to know a new teacher, learning her way of doing things, her routine and what second grade in 2014 is … [Read more...]
FresYes Families: How to go back to school ahead of the curve
Your favorite FresYes Family blogger (ok, the ONLY FresYes Family blogger...) has done your homework for you and has interviewed a group of teachers about what they would love for parents to know as they plan for the first day of a new school year and compiled the responses into an easy to read cheat sheet. If you want to start the new year off on the right foot, it's best you do what you should … [Read more...]