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School success upon returning to the classroom after summer vacation is achievable.

An online resource called Mom's Homeroom has tips and tools to help you prepare your child to succeed in school. A short checklist follows with suggestions for the first day of school:

• Help trasition to the start of school with a trail run of the morning routine.
• Start the school year sleep routine a week or two in advance.
• Get organized, declutter clothing closets, get fun school supplies ready.
• Create an organized, well-stocked homework space free of distractions.
• Have a healthy breakfast; eat smart; and pack a healthy snack to help your child get through the day.
• Get your child to school in plenty of time so they can settle in without feeling rushed.

Read books which will help your child feel less fearful about what's ahead. Some starting school book picks that are available at Childsplayspot include: Ruby's School Walk, Kindergarten Diary, First Grade Jitters, Biscuit Goes to School, Fancy Nancy: The 100th Day of School, Marley Goes to School, Pinkalicious School Rules, and There's No Place Like School.

Make learning fun and your child will have a great school year!

For the very first time, Playmobil will be hosting a special event at Childsplayspot. Please mark your calendars for Saturday, November 20. More details will follow.

For more than 25 years, PLAYMOBIL® has been inspiring children to create their own adventures and let their imagination soar! Magnificent, one-of-a-kind themes that stimulate imagination and creativity have recently earned PLAYMOBIL® numerous awards.

The cornerstone of PLAYMOBIL® is the two and three quarter inch figure. The figure has legs that bend, arms that move, and hands that grasp. The figure’s size is perfectly suited for the hand of a child and the pleasant facial expression makes it ideal for any play situation. Since all PLAYMOBIL® figures are compatible with PLAYMOBIL® play worlds, accessories, and vehicles, it’s not unusual to see a Knight helping with chores on the Farm or a Policeman exploring the ocean in a Submarine.

Award-winning toys from PLAYMOBIL® continue to enrich the lives of children by encouraging them to be active in their own play. PLAYMOBIL® is committed to developing one-of-a-kind themes that inspire imaginative play and that is the magic behind PLAYMOBIL®.

Is kindergarten the new first grade?

According to an article online at Grandparents, as recently as 20 years ago, most children learned to read in first grade. Now, some schools assess students' reading skills as they enter kindergarten and reevaluate them several times during the year. Why the rush? Schools are being pressured to meet the standards dictated by state-mandated standardized tests, which require that students be "proficient" readers by third grade.

Take children step-by-step into the wonderful world of reading on their own with I Can Read! Widely recognized as the premier line of beginning readers, I Can Read! books are organized into color-coded levels. With more than 200 titles featuring award-winning authors and illustrators, and the most beloved character friends in the history of children’s literature, you can find books at every stage to engage and excite your child.

Since the series debuted in 1957 with the introduction of Little Bear, I Can Read! books have featured adventures with enormous child appeal, likable and convincing characters, and carefully crafted words and illustrations. Your child will find new friends in the I Can Read! series with categories such as adventure, folklore, history, humor, mystery and poetry. Sign up for free membership in the I Can Read! Fan Club where you will have access to articles and tips on enhancing and improving your child's reading skills.

“A lifetime of discovery begins with the magical words, ‘I can read!’”

New Arrivals
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• Learn to Dress Kitty
• HEXBUG Nano Habitat Set
• Hungry Monsters Lunch Sacks, Play Packs, and Kiddie Aprons
• Magformers Carnival
• Playmobil School

• Calico Critters Country Tree House
• Halloween Costumes
• Apple Park Organic Baby
• JellyCat Cordy Roys
• Elenco Snap Circuits

...and more