EDUCATION
THE ESSENTIAL BACK TO SCHOOL CHECKLIST FOR BY MILI GODIO ANY ELEMENTARY PARENT WRITER
Every year, summer break is the perfect opportunity for many families to reconnect and relax without school, homework and parent conferences getting in the way. But through all the traveling, vacations and beach days, summer seems to go by quicker than ever. As it comes to a close, parents around the country start to prepare for yet another school year ahead. Here are a few helpful points to help tackle this academic year.
Adjust bedtimes accordingly. There is nothing worse than being consistently late because your child does not want to wake up early. Even though it feels right to give our little ones as much sleep time as possible, there is no avoiding the early hours during the school year. Enforce an appropriate bedtime before the year begins to ensure that your child is waking up at just the right time.
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Maintain a positive “back to school� attitude. If your child sees you dreading the start of school as much as they are, they will most likely start to lose interest before the year even begins. Getting them excited about learning will increase their motivation to do well and help them associate school with positive thoughts.
Take advantage of all the back to school deals. Getting the right supplies for your child will be vital to their academic success and fortunately almost all of it is on sale! Not only will they be prepared to learn, but they will also get a heightened sense of organization that will make them feel ready to conquer the year!