School Administration: Lands End
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What to Get a Teacher for Christmas?
Asked by R.M. from Sacramento
on November 23, 2008
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Hi Ladies!
My son is in kindergarten and I am not sure what the protocol for Christmas gifts are. We would like to get something for his teacher and the assistant tea...
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- Hello R.: Choosing a gift of that appeals to everyone is a tough task! A protocal we friends follow is to give a gift album rather than buying a gift.This has many...
- I am akindergarten teacher for three years now and some of the best gifts I get for Christmas I get are things I can use in the classroom. Holiday books, supplies, etc...
- Hi R., I am a teacher and let me tell you I have more bath and body works items than I know what to do with. I finally just threw away some of the stuff that was ove...
Teacher Gift Suggestions
Asked by K.S. from Detroit
on May 29, 2007
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Hi Everyone!
I'm in need of cute idea for a teacher gift. The gift is for my son's speech teacher. She's very patient and kind with him I'd like to make sure she rea...
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- I agree, gift certificates are great! A lot of people don't realize how much of their own money teachers spend on supplies for their classroom. also, maybe a spa tre...
- Go to redenvelope.com They have great ideas. I have a 4yo daughter too, I have gotten gift certificates and then teacher can pick out what he or she wants ! Where ...
- I always need gift idea because my son has a large IEP team. However this year I only purchased for his LRC & General Ed teacher and my daughters teacher. I ordered ...
Book Carts or Similar
Asked by E.T. from Dayton
on March 28, 2011
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I am a teacher, and go to the library weekly for books for my preschoolers. In addition, my son is developping some interests which we support with books also from th...
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- I would use a traveling suitcase with wheels.
- get another cart box on wheels? Places like home depot probably has them. All my Daughter's Teachers, has this.
- What about this one for 24 bucks? It holds 100 lbs. http://www.stacksandstacks.com/mini-shopping-cart?id=815&sku=8460&AID=10273848&PID=3992259
My Daughter Has Been Complaining That Her Pants and Socks Are Uncomfortable
Asked by G.F. from Boston
on November 27, 2007
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Every morning my 5 years old daughter cries that her socks are uncomfortable and her pants feel uncomfortable. I've tried numerous socks, including Stride Rite's comf...
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- G.- Not sure that I have any advice, but wanted you to know you're not alone. My daughter is 5 and just this year started saying her socks and tights are not comforta...
- G., I this is a response from my mother. My youngest brother has sensory issues...here's what she had to say! :)-> yes it is sensory. If there was one pair she liked ...
- Hi G.~ Sounds like a sensory issue to me. I would talk to your pediatrician and her teacher. Perhaps she could see a school based Occupational Therapist. My son als...
Swimsuit Advice for Nursing Mom
Asked by L.S. from Dallas
on June 4, 2009
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Okay, I am NOT a pool rat. As a cancer survivor, we take our family for mountain vacations instead! However, my 3 yr old is going to swimming lessons, and I need som...
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- I like lands end. They have a great selection and fit. Good Luck (I don't like going to the pool, but I also have small children!)
- Lands End is a great place to shop from. I love their adult suit selection.
- As a swim teacher choosing the right bathing suit is very important. I have found that Landsend.com has the best suits and the best way to SHOP for suits. You can pick...
Preschooler Bags/backpacks
Asked by M.K. from Chicago
on July 16, 2009
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Hi Moms! My daughter will be starting preschool in the Fall. Her preschool sent a note indicating she should bring a "large school bag/backpack that can be opened an...
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- Usually they want you to get a bigger backpack so the larger library books will fit in it. I just went to Target and got a Thomas the Tank backpack for my kids when...
- The Children's Place has cute backpacks and lunch boxes to match. They come in different sizes and styles and they are all only $10 right now.
- I too like LLBean. I bought one for my daughter this past year from LLBean and only had to buy 1. In the past 2 years, she had gone through 2 per year. She will be ...
First Backpack!
Asked by A.R. from Seattle
on July 25, 2011
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My oldest daughter is starting kindergarten next month (so exciting!) I was wondering if I could get advice from all you mama's out there about what kind of backpack a...
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- I let my kindergartner pick one out at Toys R Us or Target in their favorite character. The rule is that once you pick one, it is yours for the year, so think hard ab...
- I would say let her pick. At that age it really doesnt matter-she isn't going to get much to bring home. It is so much fun for them to pick out one with their favori...
- Go to the store, pick out a folder, THEN go to the backpack section. Some backpacks are tiny, cute, perfect for kinder kiddos. But you can guarantee that a kinder teac...
Son Will Only Wear Elastic Waist Pants
Asked by A.W. from Boston
on January 29, 2010
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I have a HUGE dilemma. My six year old will only wear elastic waist pants without snaps or buttons. He wears a school uniform and the only full elastic waist pants I...
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- Lands End, Rugged Bear Stores, and www.CWDKids.com all have elastic waist pants.
- Can't help you with the shopping dilemma as it's been a few years since I've had to shop for a six year-old. But my first question is ... WHY will he not wear snap/but...
- Have you tried Target or Kohl's. My son went through the same thing.
Gift Cards as Christmas Gifts ???
Asked by L.M. from New York
on December 4, 2011
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Ok today at lunch my teen daughter said she didn't know what she was going to get her best friend for Christmas. Dad said " a gift card". Her, "Dad you don't give yo...
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- I LOVE receiving gift cards to my favorite stores/restaurant. I've never understood why others don't like them. If you happen to receive a card to a store you don't li...
- I love gift cards! I do not mind giving them either. I will sometimes give a GC to a friend attached to a bottle of wine, or to book or something so it is not just th...
- I think that they are acceptable, especially if you don't know what the person would want or the size, etc. I choose a card from a store they like or from a store wher...
What Size Backpack for Kindergarten?
Asked by T.M. from New York
on August 13, 2009
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Hello everyone. I was just wondering if any of you have any suggestions on what size backpack to buy for Kindergarten? I see all different sizes at the stores. The ...
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- I am a kindergarten teacher & always recommend a full-size backpack for the children. Not only do they have to fit a folder in there, but they also frequently bring h...
- Land's End is currently having a backpack sale, and on their website they narrow the choices by "big kid" 8-20yo, "little kid" 4-7 yo, and toddler 2t-4t. Then if you ...
- www.kidztravelzone.com makes the BEST backpacks. You order the color, the design for the embroidery and then they embroider a design of your choosing and your child's...
