Back-to-School Prep
Back-to-school is right around the corner! Summer is fun, but children also thrive on a schedule and routine. While the start of school is inevitable, you can make the transition from summer to school much easier by planning and prepping just a bit. However you and your child are feeling about back-to-school, one thing is for sure the more you plan the easier it will be!
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Visit the School
Going back to school can be hard for shy or anxious kiddos. Take advantage of your school’s back to school night so your child can get familiar with the layout of school. Let your child meet their teacher and see their classroom. This can help those kids who aren’t looking forward to school get excited, while also helping calm a nervous child.
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Read Books
There are so many fantastic books about the first day of school. Many are even grade specific! Find a few books about going back to school and read them with your child. These can help your kiddo relieve some of the stress of a new school year and give them a confidence boost.
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Set Goals
Setting goals at the beginning of the school year can help spark a conversation with your child about what they are looking forward to. This can help you and your child set expectations as well as discussing some worries they may have.
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Get School Supplies
One of our favorite memories as a kid was getting brand new school supplies! This can also be true for your child and you can share in the excitement for the beginning of the school year. Most stores will have a sale on back to school supplies, and your school or teacher will generally provide a list of supplies your little one needs.
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Calendar Planning
Once you have your children’s school schedule you can put it on your family calendar. Having a family command center at home, where everyone provides their schedule is helpful for everyone in your home. Not only can this help with curtailing any type of schedule conflicts, it can also be a great way to include your children so they can learn time management skills.
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Routine Planning
Writing down, and then practicing, a school day morning and evening routine can really help the whole family. Practicing getting up earlier for school, getting ready for the day, and getting to bed early can help your child focus more on the school day then feeling flustered by jumping feet first into the first day of school. Practicing these transitions early can help lessen tantrums and meltdowns from your child.
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Set-up a Homework Station
Pick a dedicated area that works for your family, for your child to do their homework or keep their school projects they bring home. Have your child help you set up their nook so they feel more comfortable and are more likely to use the space.
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Pantry Prep
Your pantry has been stocked for summer and most likely a lot more at home meals. Now that your child is heading back to school you’ll need to get your pantry stocked for school lunches and after school snacks. Talk with your child about what they envision their school lunch looking like. Will they be taking lunch, or will they be eating a school lunch? Do they still like the same items for lunch and after school snacks as they did last year or have their preferences changed?
We’ve all heard the age old saying: all good things come to an end. While you and your children may feel a mix of excitement, nerves, worry, or confidence we hope these tips are helpful for you to start the new school year off right!