Summer is coming to an end. Beaches are becoming more crowded, parks are closing earlier, and retailers are stocking up on backpacks, binders, and writing supplies. Even stores and restaurants are substituting light summer fare with pumpkin spice and apple pie delights.
Autumn is infiltrating the edges of everything, and you know what that implies. It’s time to return to school.
We understand that this time of year can be stressful for families. As a result, we’ve compiled a list of the top ten things parents can do to assist their children transition to the new school year..
1. Create a Morning Routine
The most difficult adjustment for parents will most likely be getting the kids up and out the door before the bus arrives. Getting older children an alarm clock and asking them to create their own morning routine is an excellent method to inspire them to take ownership and responsibility.
2. Avoid skipping breakfast.
Growing children must be mentally attentive and engaged with complicated stuff throughout the day. The key to this is a nutritious breakfast.
To avoid mid-morning collapses caused by sugary cereals, ensure sure children have a well-balanced breakfast. Protein, cereals, and a good dosage of vitamins should all be included. Wheat bread with scrambled eggs and a banana might suffice.
3. Decide on outfits the night before
Nothing makes a kid more anxious in the morning than being unable to locate a favorite shoe. To avoid this pandemonium, have your children choose their costumes before going to bed and place them (socks and everything) somewhere they will never forget. Laying out their clothes on a chair or hanging from a closet door are both excellent options.
4. Pack Lunches Following Outfit Selection
Taking the wardrobe game to the next level… you may and should do the same with the next day’s lunch. Save yourself (and the kids) a morning meltdown by getting things done ahead of time. Furthermore, if you know that tomorrow’s attire will be more—shall we say—sensitive to stains, you can arrange your lunch accordingly.
5. Begin eating lunch during the summer vacation.
To bring youngsters back into the school routine, schedule their lunches for the same time every day during the summer. This will assist kids in preparing for the first week of school as well as improving their memory retention.
6. Restrict TV viewing over the summer.
You might try limiting TV or video game time during the summer to assist develop healthy homework habits. Instead, instruct your child to spend that time learning one new thing per day. Then, during dinner, ask them to give you a quick, informal report on what they learned.
7. Family games help children develop large brains.
Family time is vital for many reasons, but did you know that playing word or math games with your children might help them absorb information and remember it better? Scrabble, Sudoku, and other games are excellent for keeping children sharp all year. Not to mention, they’re entertaining.
8. Prior to the start of school, establish bedtimes and wake-up times.
Let’s face it: bedtimes are extremely difficult to enforce throughout the summer. But if you want a tranquil and cheerful first day of school… It is preferable to establish a sleep routine for children before they begin school.’
Despite the inevitable grumbling, children will appreciate being able to begin getting up a few minutes earlier each day. They can gradually adjust to the earlier start time, rather than a sudden return to waking up at 6 a.m. every day.
9. Prepare to Study
Another suggestion is to provide your children with early copies of the books or materials they will be studying this semester. While no child wants to do homework during the summer, assigning one chapter to read and report on each week can’t hurt.
It will, at the absolute least, prepare students for the semester. It will also assist you in identifying any areas where they may require extra attention or tuition.
10. Do Not Leave It Until the Last Minute
Look. As a parent, you already know that supermarkets are stocked with everything you require right now. By the end of the month, the pickings will be minimal. Don’t put it off until the last minute.
Make an effort to complete your back-to-school shopping early. You can even take the time to go online for all of the back-to-school deals you can find and compare costs.