A back-to-school countdown turns the big day into an event. Make the journey something kids will look forward to with these three school countdown calendars that are fun to create as a family.

Paper and paper-based packaging are your secret weapon to college life: They can help you study better, learn more quickly and have more fun at school, letting you go beyond the screen. Follow our A-to-Z college survival tips to learn how to get better grades and meet new people.