The 2024-2025 school year is just around the corner, and it’s time to prepare your little one for an exciting new adventure at Kids 360° Early Learning Academy! Here are the top 5 most important things to do two weeks before school starts:
1. school supplies
Ensure your child has everything they need for a successful start
- Check the school’s supply list
- Shop together for school supplies, including backpacks, notebooks, pencils, and other essentials.
- Get any uniforms or necessary new clothing. Or even just a new outfit they can pick for the first day of school to help build confidence and excitement.
2. get back on a schedule for bedtime
Help your child adjust to the school routine by gradually shifting bedtime earlier:
- Start adjusting bedtime by 15 minutes earlier each night until you reach the desired school night bedtime.
- Ensure your child gets enough sleep to wake up refreshed and ready for the day ahead.
3. practice your morning routine
Establish a smooth morning routine to reduce stress on school mornings:
- Practice waking up, getting dressed, and having breakfast at the same time as school days.
- Encourage independence in tasks like brushing teeth and packing their backpack.
- Check out this post about successful morning routines!
4. do a practice school run (drop off at school or bus stop)
Familiarize your child with the route and logistics of getting to school:
- Take a trial run to Kids 360° Early Learning Academy.
- If your child takes the bus or you drive them to school, do a practice run to see how long it takes.
- Talk about what to expect during drop-off and pick-up times.
5. discuss any safety precautions with your little one
Ensure your child understands important safety rules for school:
- Discuss traffic safety for walking, biking, crossing the street, and getting on the bus.
- Talk about the rules of the bus if they’re taking a bus. You may not know the specific expectations until the first day, and that’s ok! Review them with your little one after.
- Remind them about stranger danger and who they can trust at school.
- Review how to ask for help from teachers or staff if needed.
Preparing for the school year at Kids 360° Early Learning Academy can be both exciting and reassuring with these steps. By taking these proactive measures, you can help your child feel confident and ready to embark on a new chapter of learning and growth.
Here’s to a fantastic school year ahead!
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