What do 5th graders wear to school

Plaid top by Chaps. Skirt by Peek. Francie Pants underneath the skirt. Cardigan by If It Were Me. Stripe tee and cargo pants by Old Navy.

Hoodie sweater by Pink Republic. Yellow tee and polka-dot leggings by Old Navy. Yellow jacket by Ismodern. Jean shorts by Old Navy. Feather printed top by Kiddo. Cropped pants by Jean Bourget at Juvie. Houndstooth capris by Gymboree. Mock turtleneck by Target.

Shrug by Seven Smooches. These Converse from Zappos and these black sporty shoes from Payless. Plus, she has a pair of cute brown and turquoise Asics that are still in good shape — we just need to replace the laces.

The only thing left to buy: a backpack. Maude looks great! The irony! I just had a friend come over and help my soon to be middle schooler figure out her wardrobe. Don't take sides. If some girls are in an emotional fight, stay out of it.

If you take sides, you may end up getting into trouble. Do not tattle. Tattling just shows you are a little baby who tells on people! Cool girls do not tattle. If there really is a situation where you need to tell an adult that something is wrong, do so. There is a difference between tattling and doing the right thing by reporting something. Don't try to downgrade other people, or you will appear mean.

Host hangouts and parties. Always be a great hostess. Popcorn, movies, Truth or Dare, and dancing are some of the things you can do, have, or watch at a sleep over. Don't throw too many parties, and don't send out invites if only two people can make it. It'll make you look socially inept.

Try finding a great game you can play, and be the center of attention! Not a desperate center, but a cool relaxed center. Act sophisticated. Do not be too wild or crazy. Be a little sophisticated and mature. If you're wild and crazy all the time, it gets really annoying and nobody will like you. Be too serious, and people will think you're boring and nobody will come to anything you host.

Come from somewhere in the middle. Use a little technology to help you come off as cool. Have a cool phone case and make sure to have a passcode so nobody can see your personal stuff, like text messages. Have a variety of cool music, including whoever is most popular at your school also have more than one singer. Have a lot of songs! Add everyone you know and have cool apps that people use Instagram, Snapchat, etc. Also have an app where you can send people stuff like online cards or something.

In addition have a cute, sophisticated up-to-date picture of yourself. Do not reveal too much or try to look older than you are in these photos, as there are creeps online who search for that. You can be cool without attention-seeking through makeup or revealing clothes. Also, only add friends. Don't make your password obvious like your name, last name, or best friend's name.

If someone sends you a mean email, IM, or text, just brush it off. Even if it bothers you, tell them that you don't care and block them from contacting you online. Make genuine friendships. Having lots of high-class friends is not a necessity for being cool. Try not be friends with the mean girls. Don't be mean back to them either. In the end, they'll be the ones in trouble. Be confident. Girls like to have a best friend who is sure of herself. If you're insulted, just reply with a snarky comeback, or an amused look, and walk away.

If you're mad at that person, even though you had a good dis, have a party. That'll cheer you up and if you're really feeling up to it, have sleepovers and cool activities once every week. Brush it off and keep moving. Include your email address to get a message when this question is answered. Never let someone down when they're depending on you.

Stay true to your word and go through with your promises. Helpful 7 Not Helpful 1. Carry something in your backpack to clean up stained clothes, such as hand sanitizer or baby wipes. Stained clothes could be embarrassing. Helpful 9 Not Helpful 1. Always stay up-to-date with everything going on in the social world in your school.

Helpful 7 Not Helpful 2. Don't let people bully you. Try to stand up to them yourself. If you get scared or the situation becomes dangerous, report them to your parents or teachers before the bullies start harassing you regularly. Helpful 8 Not Helpful 2. Never change to make yourself fit in. If you want to be the person you are today, don't let anyone bring you down.

You're perfect! Helpful 8 Not Helpful 0. Fancy phone or clothes aren't all that necessary. You definitely don't have to be rich. People love you for who you are. I have 2 of them on the top corners of the shiplap wall that each of the banner strings are looped around.

Cole is such a cutie, and no wonder you love taking his pictures with all his new outfits. Boys are definitely easier to buy for. By the way, the shiplap board is huge since seeing Cole sit in front of it.

The pictures you have up are also big sizes. I think your kids are blessed that their mom was a school teacher and this season of homeschooling will not be as tough on your family as it will be for many other moms out there. Thank you so much Debbie! The hard part is being able to help them AND get my work done.

The struggle for most of us right? Good luck to all parents this Fall! Hi Erin! Just found it the other day! First I want to say that you have the loveliest home ever, and second how sweet of you to share all of the information with all of us strangers. I love reading your blog because you are so down to earth. I guess all I can say is I love everything you say and do! Thank you for sharing with all of us! Hi Nancy! Oh you are so kind! What a thoughtful comment.

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Comments Okay, Kole literally grew up this summer! Enjoy your Wednesday! Can you share your source? Hi Jolie! Do you just use regular tape? Thank you, Fernanda Fisher. Easy to peel off.