Here are 5 greats tips to make sure your child has a great first day at school!
1. Create a new bedtime for the school year.
A week or so in advance of school, begin to adjust his/her bedtime so that it matches with bedtime during the school year. This will ensure your child is getting enough sleep which is crucial to their success in the classroom on their first day of school and beyond.
2. Discuss the school year schedule with your child
Talk about the schedule for the upcoming school year. Has anything changed from last year? The more comfortable your child feels about the new school year, the less anxiety they will feel during their first day at school.
3.Help your child prepare the night before
Get everything ready: backpack, pencils, erasers, even clothes, so that you can enjoy a relaxing evening and a less chaotic morning. It is important to be calm, cool and collected so that your children will feel the same way.
4. Meet the teacher
Start building your relationship with your child’s teacher and open the lines of communication on day one, letting them know you want to be involved in your child’s learning. Our tutors can also reach out to your child’s teachers.
5. Be on time
Last but not least, it is important to give yourself ample time to get to school on the first day. No child wants to enter their classroom late on the first day of school!
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