(Photo by Jen Millward) As it does every year, summer vacation is drawing to a close and the return to school approacheth. Anticipation of the event evokes a medley of responses -- excitement about reunions with old friends, anxiety over new teachers, and perhaps tears as a kindergartener's educational career looms. It is a momentous occasion, this yearly return to the halls of learning, and a wealth of sites are here to help with the transition and to ease related stress. While the participants make preparations, the marketing departments of America are there every step of the way. Stores generously offer to post teachers' supply lists so that back-to-school shopping will be done within their doors, and coupon discount sites help you to find the best deals amidst the savings melee. For the college-bound, there exists an abundance of goods that might just reassure the old folks that there will be some semblance of order in the dorm room to come. Beyond the material prep, students, educators, and parents seek to prepare themselves in other ways. Students make sure their brains are at their best, excited teachers explore bulletin board ideas and back-to-school activities, and parents prepare themselves to be successfully involved in their children's education. On that first day, all hope to enter with their best foot forward. The return to school is a happy ritual, be it as a fresh start or nostalgic memory. Though changes may be on the horizon and school supply costs on the rise, back-to-school season means opportunities and new adventures for all involved. Suggested Sites... Kaboose: Back to School - find back-to-school activities and tips. FamilyFun.com: A+ Lunches & Snacks - smooth the transition with tasty eats. American Academy of Pediatrics: Back to School Tips - prepare your child for a safe and successful school year. U.S. Department of Education: Homework Tips for Parents - be an asset to your child's learning with these helpful tips. USA.gov: Back to School - resources and tips for students, educators, and parents.

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