Just as the last day of school marked the beginning of summer, the first day of school marks the close. Whether you’re excited to start the next school year or sad to say goodbye to the carefree days of summer, here are five tips to master back-to-school.
End of summer celebration
Take time to notice the good stuff in life. It can be anything that feels like a celebration to you – one last trip to your favorite beach or hiking trail, a pool party, an afternoon ice cream cone at the local shop, a road trip, or stargazing on a balmy night. Make time for everyone to share their favorite memories from summer.
Kick-off meeting
Get the whole family involved with a kickoff meeting. It will give you and your kids a chance to set expectations, define responsibilities, address worries and challenges, go over what to expect, and work out a schedule and a system. Give your kids a chance to shine too, get their ideas for chores, lunches, and routines, this could be the best school year yet!
Back to bedtimes
Two weeks before school starts, start getting back to bedtime. It’s much easier to get to sleep a little earlier each night, easing back into the normal routine, than to try to change it overnight. And this isn’t just for the little ones – teenagers and grown-ups need sleep too.
Set up study areas
It could be a desk, a nook, a quiet chair, or the kitchen table. Make a dedicated spot with easy access to supplies, limited distractions, and always ready to sit down and study. Having this space defined helps kids establish the routine, “when I sit here, I study,” which helps them focus, and helps you keep everyone on track.
School administrative setup
Save yourself a ton of stress by taking an hour or so to collect all the information you have for the upcoming year. Print a copy of their schedule, add their teachers’ email addresses and phone numbers to your address book, add the school calendar to your calendar, and gather information about sports, clubs, or organizations you or your child might be interested in. A little time upfront will have you feeling on top of things all year.
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Source: psychologytoday.com, cdc.gov, & pearsonaccelerated.com