Philadelphia Family Back to School Guide
Tips, advice, and resources for a successful start to the school year.

This Philadelphia Family Back to School Guide will help you navigate the journey of getting your kids ready for the new school year in Philly, whether they are stepping into kindergarten for the first time or embarking on their final year of high school. You’ll find a treasure trove of information in this Guide, including tips for selecting the best extracurricular activities, advice on creating effective routines, insights into managing homework and more.
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Philadelphia Family Back to School Guide Stories
Discover Montessori learning with your infant or toddler!
There's big news at MTP and we can't hold it back anymore!
Parents rejoice! We’ve got you covered after school.
The School District of Philadelphia's third annual bus tour will prepare families for the 2023-2024 school year
Expand your child's strengths through learning in Philadelphia with these education and enrichment local businesses our Community LOVES.
Everything you need to know about your local public library!
Parents have a lot of choices when it comes to schools for their children. Learning about the different types of schools can help you discover the right fit for your child.
These camp programs in Philly provide children with a safe and stimulating environment where they can learn new skills, make friends, and have fun during school holidays or breaks.
Enjoy outings with everyone in your family with the accessibility options provided by these Philadelphia attractions!
Get your kids ready to head back to school (without making them miserable) with this simple and easy to follow step-by-step guide!
So you didn’t get organized in time for the school year to start. It’s not too late! We’ve got achievable tips and tools to make it all easier.
Dr. Grace Yum gives us some great tips about children’s oral health and ending the brush battle!
Public school libraries should never be taken for granted. WePAC works to bring libraries back to our kids and bring kids back to the joys of reading.
Public Schools in many changing neighborhoods of Philadelphia reflect their communities: diverse success stories which have shown steady improvement.
First day jitters? Here are some great books to tackle all the different feelings that come with starting school.
If your child is feeling anxious, here are some tips for how to soothe their school-related nerves.
Get to know these Philadelphia Family Members: Enrichment Programs
Philadelphia Family Members are local community builders like us who would like to be more connected with families in Philly. The Members below support the Philly Family Community and our Back to School Guide. Have you had a great experience with any of them? You can help other families benefit from your experience with an endorsement on their Profile Page! SHOW YOUR SUPPORT WITH A 5-STAR REVIEW.

We help young athletes build confidence & improve their skills through 1on1 sports coaching.

The Center for Forensic Science Research & Education (CFSRE) is a non-profit organization dedicated to…

Homesewn is a modern stitchery with sewing, knitting, crochet, and other fiber arts classes for…

Providing physical, occupational, and speech therapy along with our new behavior division is our passion.

Milestone Therapy Group is dedicated to providing exceptional Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy…

MUSIC THEATRE PHILLY is a vibrant professional training ground for young artists in theatre and…

PAFA Youth and Family programs offer a variety of opportunities for young artists and their…

School of Philadelphia Ballet offers the highest caliber dance education of any program in the…

Sawubona Creativity Project weaves social emotional learning and character development skills into theater arts programs…

At Small Talk, they are neurodiversity affirming speech and language pathologists with extensive experience in…

Smith Memorial Playground & Playhouse is a non-profit organization located in Philadelphia’s East Fairmount Park.…

Spanish Workshop for Children is a Spanish immersion program for children (15 months and up).

The Philadelphia Dance Academy offers the following programs: Early Childhood, Primary, Pre-Professional Ballet, Theater, Contemporary,…

The Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History in Philadelphia offers a captivating and educational…
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