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Ready for School Guide

By Holly Christy, Publisher August 3, 2023

Some of the most important decisions parents of young children face are about childcare and early education. Fortunately we have several wonderful options in our community! Click through the listings below to learn more about these featured schools and childcare centers. And if you're struggling to know what sorts of things set a school apart, check out our Top 40 Questions to Ask Pre-K, Private Schools, or Childcare Centers.

Helpful Hints

🍎Easy to Pack Lunches That Your Kids Will Eat!
🍎7 Things You Can Do at Home to Make the First Day of School Easier
🍎Less is More for Kids in School
🍎 6 New Ways to Ask About Your Child's Day
🍎 Friendship 101
🍎5 Teacher Approved Ways to Make Back to School Time Great
🍎What Younger Kids Need to Know As School Starts
🍎Coping With Back to School Anxiety


After School Snacks

🧀 No Bake Peanut Butter Balls
🧀 Apple Nachos
🧀 Easy Peanut Butter Roll Ups
🧀 Watermelon Granita
🧀 Ladybug Bites
🧀 Easy Star Biscuit Bites
🧀Fruit and Veggie Flowers (with Dip!)


School Themed Crafts

🎨 Back to School T-Shirt
🎨 Homework Time Door Hanger
🎨 Brighten Up Your Backpack with a DIY Rainbow Keychain
🎨 Free Back to School Printables to Celebrate That First Day


Useful Websites for Kids

💻 Khan Academy - learn everything about everything
💻 National Geographic For Kids - Explore our world and the creatures that live in it
💻 Fact Monster - homework help and study tips for all subjects and grades



ADVENTURE PARK ACADEMY

FREDERICK CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

MONTGOMERY METHODIST CHILDREN'S CENTER

THE BANNER SCHOOL

YMCA OF FREDERICK COUNTY BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL ENRICHMENT PROGRAM

YMCA OF FREDERICK COUNTY EARLY LEARNING CENTERS