Backpack filled with pagers and other items

The Backpack Excavation

At some point in the school year, the backpack becomes its own ecosystem. It sits by the door with a slight lean. It’s noticeably heavier than it was two weeks ago, and it has a strange smell that isn’t quite food but isn’t quite gym shoe either. You’ve asked, and your child claims that it’s […]

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Saying Goodbye to Elementary School

Many of John and Crosley’s favorite readers are fifth graders. When this school year comes to a close in a few short weeks, they will be saying goodbye to elementary school. This is an exciting transition; emotions may run from happy to nervous to happy again and even a little sad. To help your student […]

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