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5 Tips for Getting Into The Back-To-School Routine

08/11/17 | Tips for Moms

It's almost back to school season and here are some helpful tips for getting into the back-to-school routine.

Summer’s not quite over, but most schools in the Atlanta area were back in session this week.  I admit, I had an amazing summer, but I find getting into the back-to-school routine to be a really tough task. Things like waiting til the last minute to buy school supplies and such make it all even more of a hassle. The kids, after thoroughly taking advantage of not having an early bed time at grandma’s house find it particularly hard to shake off the summer fun and start being on a stricter routine.

Whether you’re already working through the back-to-school transition, or you’ve still got a few weeks to prepare, here are some tips for getting into the back-to-school routine that can help make the process so much easier on you and your kids.

5 Tips for Getting Into The Back-To-School Routine

Prepare their minds for learning

It’s no secret that children lose quite a bit of learning over the summer. After a summer of fun, it is easy for your kids’ brains to just hit a blank spot.  This is why it is so important to engage in activities that get their minds ready to learn.  Mind exercises like flash cards, reading, STEM learning activities, etc. will start to get your kids’ minds back into the learning process.  You can find some great resources for learning in my Summer Camp at home post from earlier this summer.  

Prepare Sleep Schedule

It is best that at least week or two before summer ends and school begins, you should get your kids starting on a school appropriate sleep schedule.  Have them go to bed and wake up at the same time they would have to for school days. This way, their bodies will get used to the schedule ahead of time since it can take some time for them to adjust to the more rigid back-to-school schedule.  Doing this will make it less of a struggle for you and them when school starts.

Homework Space

When it comes time for school, homework is probably the most dreaded thing for both you and your kids.  It’s even more so at the start of back-to-school season because they just got through a whole 3 months without any homework. One way to combat this is to set up a fun and motivating area for them to do their homework.  Let them help with this, so they can make it as comfortable and give them a sense that it is their area.  Set this place up somewhere away from people and distractions.

Pro-tip: Be sure to include a clock or some sort of time keeping device in their homework space.  It allows them to track how long it takes to finish their homework each day and how long they have left, making homework seem a little less daunting to them.  

Prepare at least one week’s wardrobe

At least a couple of weeks before school starts, be sure to go through your kid’s closets and make sure they have at least 1 week of complete outfits.  This includes not only their outfits or uniforms, but also socks, stockings, undershirts, etc.  Go ahead and lay those all out prior to the first week of school. There will be so many other adjustments to make that first week, this could be the last thing you’ll want to worry about.  

Devise a plan for organizing files, documents and schedules

This might be one of the most important tips for getting into the back-to-school routine.  The first week of school is filled with papers, forms, documents, and basically every “important” thing your child’s teachers want to you know and keep.  

This can be so overwhelming unless you have a plan for these documents.  Create multiple file folders specifically for things like classroom communications, extra curricular activities, signed forms, etc. A family calendar is also super helpful in the kitchen to help everyone keep track of schedules. 

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With these tips for getting into the back-to-school routine hopefully, your experience can be much easier than it has been before. Just remember summer is almost over so it is time to get started, the earlier the better.

 How do you get into the back-to-school routine? Do you have any tips you’d like to share that aren’t on this list?  Let me know in the comments!

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  1. Elizabeth O. says

    August 7, 2016 at 8:35 pm

    Back to school season is one of the busiest! And it’s definitely important to make sure that the kids have everything that they need and that they are also mentally prepared to take on the new semester. I like the tips that you have here!

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  2. rika says

    August 8, 2016 at 4:03 am

    Great tips! My kids are still enjoying their summer break. They need to go to bed early

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  3. Nikki Wayne says

    August 8, 2016 at 9:14 am

    Wow, I never thought that having a kid at school can be an easy task. My son will be starting to go to school next year.

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  4. Geanine Cilenti says

    August 8, 2016 at 10:42 am

    Very helpful tips! Thanks. Starting to get your sleeping schedule back on track starting at the end of summer is so important for the back to school transition!

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  5. Emily says

    August 8, 2016 at 10:56 am

    Great advice. I find that having outfits ready ahead of time is the biggest morning time saver.

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  6. Akhil Sharma says

    August 8, 2016 at 4:49 pm

    I am bookmarking this page for my cousin; she always remain confused in this period of time and I think this post will definitely help her getting into the back to school routine.

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  7. Rose says

    August 8, 2016 at 5:13 pm

    I’ve been doing the one week check. Making sure they have one week of uniforms, one week of back to school eats, one week of after school snacks, lol. One week at a time breaks it down and makes it easier to manage. Now we have one week left before school starts. 🙂

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  8. Ron Leyba says

    August 9, 2016 at 1:32 pm

    The wardrobe tip is truly important and useful. A real sanity saver for parents and guardians at home.

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  9. Rosey says

    August 18, 2016 at 9:07 am

    Time flew this summer! I started the bedtime routine early. That’s always crucial for my youngest who needs to ease into sleep changes. 😉

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