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Help your children learn, simplify school schedules, and manage your school calendar with Live Simply, Cozi's online family magazine.

Make the Most of Your Math Moments!

Math is much more than homework equations. Get fifteen ideas for making math a part of everyday activities and conversation.
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School Picture Day Snapshots

School picture day isn't just about remembering to put your kids in clean clothes for the big day, it's about exorcising the ghosts of picture days past, like the ones that haunt you from your school picture days.
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What are the New Math Basics?

Should the way we teach math change with the needs of the workplace? The old math basics-memorizing simple math facts and learning how to multiply and divide-may not be enough to prepare our children for the new century. The new math basics embrace math as the basis for problem solving and critical thinking in our everyday lives.
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School Morning Checklist

Let this checklist do the redundant work of reminding the kids (every single morning!) of what needs to be done before you head out the door.
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Night Before School Checklist

When it's time for bed, use this checklist to remind the kids of what needs to be done before cuddle time.
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Prevent a Cluttered Backpack

With multiple compartments, zippers, straps and buckles, are kids' backpacks too complicated? Professional tip: go simple for an organized pack.
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5 Ways to Keep Cool During school

The new school year is here. Are you beginning to feel the stress of morning madness and the craziness of the after-school juggling act? Make this school year different. Implementing simple systems that family members make part of their daily routine can bring relief.
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Back to School Celebration

With Back to School time at hand, it's time for a Back to School celebration!
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Cut the Chaos: School Volunteering

Whether you are a Worker Bee or a Queen Bee, volunteering at school can be a tough job. Stay focused on the goal - helping the school - and your volunteer hours will be well spent.
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Is the First Day of School Your Favorite Day of Summer?

Summer break might begin like a well-oiled machine with energetic outings, week-long camps and cheery playdates. But as August slips away, some parents are secretly (or not so secretly) happy to see summer come to an end. Where do you stand?
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Quiz: Are You a Back to School Genius?

Are you an Einstein of organization? Or do you need a little help?
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Organizing School Papers and Artwork

The back to school countdown has begun. One thing you can do to start the school year fresh is to spend time organizing last year's school papers and artwork. And don't forget to make a plan for new treasures from the coming year.
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Is Your Vehicle Ready to go Back to School?

Take a few minutes to get your car school-ready, as well as your kids.
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Organizing a Carpool

Families don't need extra idle time. Get together to save time and money.
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5 Sack Lunches Kids Love

Get inspired with this full week's menu of healthy lunches. Even finicky eaters will find something to love.
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Get Ready for Kindergarten

Each of these tips is easy to carry out. Except one - wait until you're in the car to cry.
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Back to School Books

Add school themes to your daily book reading routine to get your kids in the groove for school.
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School Countdown To Do List

A complete list of what to do for Back to School, week by week.
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School Snacks List

A filling and nutritious snack after school buys you more time to make dinner and helps kids focus on homework. (Add any item to your Cozi shopping list by clicking on the icon. You may be asked to sign into your Cozi account first. You will need to sign in only one time.) Snack Ideas Cheese and crackers Oatmeal cookies Popcorn and nuts Fruit and yogurt dip English muffin pizzas Apple slices and peanut butter...
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Healthy Lunches Grocery List

Create a personalized shopping list to stock your cabinets. Then let your child do the packing.
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