Steps to help your children get back into the swing of school.
Summer is coming to an end and almost every retailer has notebooks, pens, pencils, and calculators on offer. Back to school season is officially in full swing! To ease your child back into attending school, check out these steps.
- Do your research
Make sure to do your homeowner before the kids head back to school. Where does the bus stop? When does school start again? Does your child need new school supplies? Visit the school’s website where there are many important dates and resources so that you know how to prepare.
- Get organized
If you’re going to be packing lunches, now is a good time to start stocking up on stables like snacks, canned fruit and veg, and lunchboxes. Also, school supplies and uniforms are filling the stores, so now is a good time to stock on needed essentials that your child will need in the coming year.
- Establish a routine
The lazy days of summer are almost gone and, believe us, waking up on the first day back at school at 10 a.m. is never a good idea. Two weeks before school starts, start sending your kids to bed earlier and wake them up earlier. This way, your children will be back in their school sleep schedule before the first day back.
- Prepare the night before
The morning of the first day back at school will go a lot smoother if you have prepared the night before. Ensure that your child has laid out his or her clothes, boxed up their lunch, and packed their bag. This will help your child and yourself make each morning a breeze!
Are you looking for enriching after-school programs for your child this month? Then turn to us at Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley to learn about the many after-school programs we have available for your child. Contacts us to get started today.