For most Douglas County students, the new school year will begin in two weeks. These tips will help make the transition a little smoother.
1.) Get together with a few school friends.
I always think that my kids and I will get to spend more time with our friends during the summer but rather the opposite seems to be true. Between summer vacations and camping trips, we actually see less of our school friends. Try to re-connect before the first day of school.
2.) Tame anxiety.
If your child is just starting school or you've moved to a new area, he may be feeling a little nervous. Open the door to conversation so you can help ease the worries before the Big Day with a great book. Not sure where to start? We've got 10 Books to Ease Back-to-School Jitters, for kids from pre-Kindergarten to middle school.
3.) Get back on a schedule.
Staying up late, watching TV before breakfast, not reading every day ... we relax a lot of our rules during the summer months. If you do too, now is the time to start easing back in. Re-establish a bedtime routine and get back into the habit of daily reading and writing.
4.) Take your child shopping for school supplies.
Print the list off your school's website and let your child choose some of the items and a snazzy new backpack and lunchbox to build excitement. Pick up a few extra items to donate to help students throughout Douglas County.
5.) If you haven’t already done so, create a study space in your home.
It doesn't have to be anything fancy, just a quiet space where she can sit without distractions and concentrate on homework.
