At long last, summer is over and school is beginning. Mornings will never be the same again! Getting those alarm clocks set for early rising is a top priority. Here are some other helpful tips to get the family ready for school:
Meet the Teachers
Don’t wait for the first open house to meet your kid’s teachers. They’ll probably be in their schoolrooms the day before school starts. You can also meet them if you’re picking up the kids. And meeting teachers isn’t just for younger students. There is nothing wrong with meeting the high school teachers, too!
Set Goals and Rewards
You should set goals for the coming year that can include anything from improving grades to more participation with afterschool programs. Along with those goals, there could be rewards. A little motivation goes a long way towards getting kids to stay focused.
Establish Homework Time
Along with the general goals of the year, you’ll want to get specific with homework goals and that starts with setting a homework time every day. The moment you allow a kid to put off doing homework until the last minute, is the moment they’ll get used to do that.
Set Up Carpools
Carpools are going to be a big help for you in the coming school year. They work especially better with older kids who are out of booster seats. It starts with finding out who your kid is friends with. It’s a safe bet those parents will be eager to share the driving responsibilities with you.
Prepare for Parent Teacher Night
Even though you’re meeting the teacher’s early, you probably won’t be able to ask them questions as they pop up unless it is an emergency situation. To prepare for the first parent teacher night, right out those questions and concerns you have so you can discuss them freely.
Toss Out the Clutter
The “getting ready for school each day” routine will be greatly helped when there is less clutter to sort through in closets and dressers. Along with buying school supplies, you probably have to buy a few new outfits because of all the clothes that have been outgrown. When you’ve created a pile of clutter, call in the team from Junk King Sarasota. They’ll be able to sweep through your entire home and remove all the stuff that is taking up space. You’ll feel better about getting back into the school routine in a house that is clutter free. Let Junk King Sarasota help with that task today.