It seems like only yesterday that summer vacation began and now as it quickly comes to a close, it is time to begin thinking about getting ready for school! Here are a few quick tidbits to help get the kids back into the school groove:
- Start With Their Schedule: All summer they have been able to go to bed later, without the need to wake up as early. If you want to avoid the morning monster from visiting your house, start by slowly nudging them into a regular sleep schedule. Each day send them to bed a half an hour earlier and wake them up a half an hour earlier. Also, don’;t underestimate the power of caffeine… I still have to stop drinking in well before bedtime or it’;ll take me forever to get to bed. Try and limit the amount of caffeine by only serving juice or non-caffeinated sodas (such as fruit flavored sodas, cream soda, ginger ale, and some root beers… if in doubt check the label!) after three o’;clock. Also remember to keep candy to a minimum after this time, it will make it a lot easier for you to get them to bed!
- Have a Fashion Show: How much have your children grown over the summer? Do the school clothes that you bought last year still fit, or are you going to have to slather butter on your children just to get their jeans on? One of the most important items to check is their shoes. Comfortable fitting shoes are imperative with growing children, as forcing growing feet into shoes too small can cause damage. After the fashion show, make a list of what you need and head down to the store. Tight on cash? Every city has outlet stores scattered through town which offer great deals on brand named clothes. Another option is second hand stores, which offer clothes that are practically new for a fraction of the department store cost. Do a little online research and save big!
- Stock Up: The final, and most dreaded task of school shopping, is stocking up on the school supplies. I recommend that you get started early so you’;re not fighting other parents in a crowded aisle for that last set of scissors. Remember to check the school for a more detailed listing of what will be needed for that specific grade and schoole, but here are a few essential items to keep in mind when shopping:
- A School Box (8″ W x 5″ H x 2″Â Deep)
- Glue Stick
- No. 2 Pencils
- Large Eraser
- Ballpoint Pens
- Children’;;s Safety Scissors
- Pencil Sharpener
- Crayons/Markers/Colored Pencils
- Folder
- 3-Ring Binder
- Notebook
- Loose-leaf Paper (Wide-ruled)
- Backpack
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