Getting back to school after summer vacation

Can you believe May is almost ending and schools will be starting in a couple of weeks. It is time for not just students but also parents to start preparing for the school. It’s not easy! So, here is a quick “how to” on easing your child’s way back into the school schedule:

Help your child wake up earlier

You may have been getting up at the same time every day this summer, but your child could have been sleeping in. Help your youngster ease into the earlier waking schedule by gradually putting him or her to bed and waking them up earlier. That way, when it’s time to return to school, they will feel rested.

Begin timing snack and lunch time

At school, children are on a specific food-related schedule. Get your child back on this eating schedule by timing it yourself, informing sitters, or asking your elementary-school aged child to stick to a schedule.

Get centralised

Every school has a calendar. They also often send children home with report cards, permission slips and more which you need to see. Set up a space to keep calendars and important school information now – and start to use it as you schedule the rest of your summer activities. This calendar area will help your family stay organized throughout the school year.

Do a Practice Run

The last thing you want to do on the first day of school is be late getting your child to the bus stop or school parking lot. Do a test run one morning to make sure you know what it takes to get your child to school – and you to work – on time.