{"id":83000000312,"date":"2019-09-30T07:31:29","date_gmt":"2019-09-30T07:31:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kidsrkids.com\/oviedo\/?p=83000000312"},"modified":"2019-09-23T07:44:46","modified_gmt":"2019-09-23T07:44:46","slug":"back-to-school-prepping-your-child-for-a-new-school-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kidsrkids.com\/oviedo\/2019\/09\/30\/back-to-school-prepping-your-child-for-a-new-school-year\/","title":{"rendered":"Back To School \u2014 Prepping Your Child for a New School Year"},"content":{"rendered":"

For most parents, seeing their child succeed is their ultimate goal. Every child is born with the ability to do great things. But they need the help of those around them including their parents, teachers, and caregivers.<\/p>\n

Schools play a major role in preparing our children for the future and can set them up for a successful life. In the fall of 2019, over 56 million children in America<\/u><\/a>\u00a0were enrolled to attend public and private schools across the country. This includes elementary, middle, and high school children.<\/p>\n

Starting a new school year is the perfect opportunity to prepare children for a fruitful and productive year. For older kids, the back to school time is exciting, and they look forward to catching up with friends and getting back to their routine lives after a long break.<\/p>\n

For younger kids, parents must prepare them by being their role model and mentors. Education experts encourage parents<\/u><\/a>\u00a0to touch up on subjects such as bullying, homework, respecting the teachers, and absenteeism. This can help the children cope better and tackle the academic and social challenges they are bound to face at the start of a new school year.<\/p>\n

Here are some tips to help parents prepare their kids for a new school year:<\/p>\n

Talk It Out<\/b><\/strong><\/h2>\n

For some children, especially the younger ones who are starting their preschool or kindergarten, going back to school or enrolling in a school for the very first time can be very stressful. The prospect of leaving the comfort and security they feel at home and engaging with new people can be difficult, to say the least.<\/p>\n

Parents can assuage any concern the child has by talking it through with them. Ask them about their feelings on starting a new school year, what their fears are, and what are they looking forward to. Discuss how they can efficiently manage these concerns and assure them that you are there for them whenever they need any kind of support.<\/p>\n

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Establish a Routine<\/b><\/strong><\/h2>\n

One of the most important things parents need to work on is getting their kids back on schedule after a long break. While it\u2019s ok for kids to be relaxed during summertime and stay up or sleep in, having a pre-established routine will help them cope once school starts.<\/p>\n

Parents can begin as early as two weeks before school starts. Establish a proper bedtime which will help them make the transition from summertime to school time easily. Start getting them into bed and up in the morning ten minutes earlier each day until you hit the target time that works best with their school timings.<\/p>\n

Make Shopping For School Supplies a Fun Task<\/b><\/strong><\/h2>\n

A great way to get your child excited over the prospect of going back to school is by taking them shopping for school supplies. Let them pick out their favorite backpacks, lunch boxes, water bottles, and stationary.<\/p>\n

This teaches them some responsibility by picking out the right stuff for their school routine. It will also get them all excited to try out their favorite stuff in school and show it off to their friends.<\/p>\n

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Encourage Your Child to Read<\/b><\/strong><\/h2>\n

Another good way to prepare your child for school is to encourage them to pick up a book or two. The importance of reading cannot be overstated. It is the key to lifelong learning and has a direct impact on the academic success of the child<\/u><\/a>.<\/p>\n

It improves their vocabulary, general knowledge, reading comprehension, and cultural awareness.<\/p>\n

Parents can begin by reading to their children at bedtime and encouraging them to pick out a good book every couple of weeks. This will allow the children to be more engaged by being able to choose what they want to read.<\/p>\n

Also, start going over the school material and incorporate that into the daily reading to help your child become better prepared for the school year.<\/p>\n

Get In Some Family Time<\/b><\/strong><\/h2>\n

The prospect of leaving their parents for even for a few hours can make a child feel vulnerable. Parents need to create a strong bond with the child<\/u><\/a>\u00a0and spend some quality time with them before diving into the back-to-school routine. Plan a family picnic or some fun outings to make your child feel happy and excited to be heading back to school.<\/p>\n

Make a family calendar marking all the major school holidays and plan something for each, even if it\u2019s as small as visiting the museum or going to the zoo. This will give your child something to look forward to throughout the school year!<\/p>\n

Find Out the Basic Information from the School<\/b><\/strong><\/h2>\n

Parents should get to know the school and the teachers before sending their children there. If possible, visit the school and meet the teachers and staff members officially to develop a good relationship with them. Find out the basic information such as:<\/p>\n