10 Tips how to prepare for back to school

As the new year begins, many parents are wondering how they can prepare for the new school year.

The back to school sales are everywhere, and your home will soon be overwhelmed with stationery and books.

Read: Back to school for teachers – 10 ways to prepare

Follow out top 10 helpful tips to help you prepare for school:

1. Read

Read with your kids as much as you can throughout the holiday. This will help prepare them for the new year.

2. Go shopping

Involve your child while doing the school shopping, and make sure you allow them to choose what they like and don’t like.

3. Prepare the ‘early bird’ routine

Start getting yourself and your child back into the early morning routine. Another great way to prepare for the early mornings is to make sure most of your work is done the night before, such as preparing lunch boxes and outfits.

4. Create back to school excitement

Do something fun to get your children excited for back to school. Why not host a back to school party for the children in the neighbourhood. Serve them sweet treats and snacks and maybe hand out stationary gift packs.

5. A special gift

Try giving your children a small gift on their first day back at school. A colouring-in book and crayons should do the trick. It helps add to the excitement of the day.

6. Make family time a responsibility

Although a school schedule can be hectic, and homework can up much time, always make sure that throughout the mayhem, family time is made a responsibility.

7. Prepare your child

This is important if its your child’s very first day at school. Take your child for a walk around the school so he/she can become familiar with the new surroundings. Meet the teachers, and make sure your child knows what to expect on his/ her first day.

8. Create a homework space

Make sure their you have a quiet area in your home designated especially for homework.

A space with minimal distractions will help your child concentrate better and get the homework done.

9. Send a back to school gift for the teacher

Back to school is a busy time for parents as well as teachers. Be pleasant and send a nice gift for the teacher. It doesn’t have to be fancy or expensive, just a small token of appreciation for all the work that she will have ahead of her.

10. Get back into routine

Start getting your children back into a routine at least a week before the school starts. This means normal supper, bath and bed time.

Also read: Last minute back-to-school checklist