Stick To The Basics

Tips For The New School Year

Each year, when students are returning back to school, it brings on a host of opportunities and challenges. It can be a tough transition for many families and with students returning back to the classroom and now having to wear a mask, it won’t be a smooth start.

Here’s some good news.

There are all kinds of resources to help.

Here are three tips for back to school basics:

Establish a routine 
Children need plenty of sleep to be able to wake up ready for a new school day. Set a schedule for when your children will go to bed and when they will wake up, and stick to it. Getting enough sleep each night will ensure that your children are awake, alert and ready to learn.

Have a study space
Set aside a workspace in the house where your children will study and do their homework. Make sure the space is quiet and has plenty of light. Put a box of supplies in the workspace so your children will have paper, pencils, erasers, etc. available to them, and they won’t waste valuable work time looking for them.

Create a school calendar 
Sit down with your children and mark important school events for the year on a calendar. Mark parent conference nights, field trips, project due dates, report card dates, and holidays. This would also be a good time to talk to your children about what you expect from them (as far as grades, behavior, etc.) during the school year. Hang the calendar in a location where everyone can see it.