After months off from school, it could be challenging for your kids (and you) to transition back into the schedule. We know preparation is essential when helping children prepare for returning to school. Since this transition can be hard on a student, in some cases, the transition needs to be done before the first day of school. Ease the transition from summertime to school with these back-to-school tips.
Shop for All School Supplies In Advance
Many schools will give a list of school supplies that you will have to buy. Try to get your children involved in back-to-school shopping, set a spending budget for things like school supplies, shoes, and backpacks, and let them select what they like best. If your kid needs to wear a school uniform, ensure they have what they need before the first day. Setting aside a day to buy and organize supplies can help remove the stress of the first day of school.
Visit the School Together Before the First Day
Walk or drive the direction to school with your kids before the first day of school. Show them how to get to the bus or where you will drop them off and pick them up after school. If possible, you may also go inside the school to show your kid where their classroom is. Going back-to-school night or open house with your kid can be an excellent introduction to the physical school setting and the social atmosphere.
Connect with Friends
Talking to friends in the community or from the previous school year will help strengthen the thought for children that they are all in it together. It also allows them to get enthusiastic about returning to school if they know their friends will be there. If your child is starting school for the first time or in a new place and doesn’t know anyone in their age group, contact a local community facility or religious organization to find a peer team and connect them. A back-to-school party can be an excellent way to start the school year on a positive note and reunite your kid with friends new and old.
Get Back on the Schedule
With summertime comes late nights, swimming events, and vacations. In many cases, summer schedules are very different from the typical school week routine. To get children back on track, you must bring in an earlier bedtime before school begins. A week before the first day of school, have your kids go to bed early and wake up at a set time. Another thing to consider is to develop a meal routine before the start of school.
Schedule a Checkup
Make sure that your child is healthy before going back to school. Ensure that your child’s immunizations are updated before the school year begins because it can help lessen sick days and goes a long way toward keeping your kid in optimum health all year round.
Have a Homework Station
Setting up a designated homework station will help improve good study habits. The area can be anywhere peaceful with as few distractions as possible. Or, it can be in a spot like a kitchen, where you will be around to help with homework while preparing an evening meal.
