For the best summer to school transition, take a look at these back to school basic tips. (Evgeniy Kalinovskiy (Adobe Stock))
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Whether you are pumped to send the kids back to school or bummed that you have to wake up way too early, it’s best to be prepared for the upcoming school year. After a summer of lax bedtimes, playdates and vacations, getting back into a good routine can be challenging. For the best summer to school transition, take a look at these back to school basic tips.
From assignments to upcoming appointments, have some sort of planning system. For students: write down all assignments in a planner or have special folders for each subject to avoid missing homework.
For parents: keep a master schedule, whether it be on a phone app or on a calendar hanging on the fridge. (supAVADEE BUTRADEE (Adobe Stock))
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For parents: keep a master schedule, whether it be on a phone app or on a calendar hanging on the fridge. Never miss a meeting with a teacher, doctor or friend by writing everything down.
To improve concentration in young minds and jump-start metabolism, it’s important to start the day with breakfast. Whether it be eggs or a quick granola bar, get an energy boost before walking out the door.
It’s no secret that kids are hungry when they get home from school. Having snacks already prepared ahead of time makes for an easy school to home transition. Think sliced apples and peanut butter, frozen yogurt grapes or banana bites.
Having a set area and time frame for homework will help kids stay on track. Make sure there is ample space, lighting and writing utensils to complete assignments. Remember, consistency is key to getting into a quality school year routine!
Kids love to dilly dally in the mornings. Regardless of sleep schedules, it can be tough getting everyone moving in the morning. Take the guesswork out of the day’s wardrobe by setting out clothes the night before. Not digging through drawers or looking for clean socks will save time in the morning.
Older students playing on sports teams are required to have a physical on file. Don’t wait until the last minute to turn these in.
Older students playing on sports teams are required to have a physical on file. (Anela R/peopleimages.com (Adobe Stock))
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Appointments with physicians are sometimes hard to get and practices often start before the school year. Stay ahead of the game by making sure your student is up to date on his/her sports physical.
From the dentist to the hair stylist, getting appointments on base can be tricky outside of school hours. Try to schedule hair cuts, braces tightening, physicals and other appointments outside of school hours so that students don’t have to be called out of class.
Transitioning back into the school year can be hard. With these tips and tricks, hopefully both parents and children can get back in the swing of things without too much stress. Take control of the school year before it even starts and ensure success. Who knows, this could be the year everyone earns straight As!
