As the summer comes to a close, it becomes time to get the kids ready for school and that time can sneak up on you so quickly. When it does, there are supplies to gather, clothes to purchase and new routines to get into. As we enter the month of August back to school becomes a reality. Parents have their supply lists in hand as they hit the local Staples or other office supply store.
Getting your children ready for school isn’t just about buying supplies. That’s just the tip of the iceberg. Once they have everything they need, they have to be organized in order to have a smooth transition into the new school year and make things at home a lot easier on you.
So, where do you start to get your children and your home ready to go back to school? Here are a few things to think about: do you have a disignated spot for backpacks and books when they hit the door? Where is homework getting done and where does it need to land once it’s done for you to check it and then for your young person to remember to take it back to school? How are you going to make afternoons, evenings and mornings drama free? Also, think about the challenges you have last school year. How can you shift thigns to eliminate those challenges for the coming school year?
My next post will give you some tips on getting your home and your children ready for the coming school year and will help you keep them organized throughout the school year. If you’ve got questions, post them here as comments to get them answered.