Summer vacation’s ending! Parents have been busy getting their kids ready for school. A number of children might feel sad about summer being over and will miss the extra time they spent with their families. However, the majority are pretty excited about their first day back to school, especially those entering school as kindergarten.
Be ready for school: Avoid first day jitters and rush
School is not just for learning and getting a proper education. It is also a place where one can make friends and do fun activities. Parents just need to make sure that their first day is child ready. To ensure that parents succeed in overcoming first day jitters and chaos is to prepare and pack all things the night before – from clothing and books to backpacks, so the kids won’t be late the next day, and you start the school year right.
Make the kids part of the preparation. Let the child choose his favorite things to make the first day in school less stressful.
This article will help you prepare by starting with a list of things crucial on your first day back:
Five Things You Need in Your Backpack
School Supplies
Of course, every school bag must contain notebooks, pens and pencils, and books. The most important things every student should have in their bags are notebooks and pens to organize their notes in class and assigned books to guide them in learning.
Other essential school supplies you need in your bag are correction tape, pencils and eraser, pad paper, and a weekly planner. The last one is unnecessary, but it could really help you manage your schedule and deadlines.
Also, do not forget your school ID!
Umbrella
It is important to bring an umbrella daily for sun protection and to keep yourself dry when it rains. The weather, especially in July and August, can be unpredictable, so it’s best to be prepared.
Since it’s the rainy season, you might want to bring a raincoat as well to stay as dry as you can. There are also available shoe covers that protect your black shoes from getting wet and dirty.
Water bottle
With all the interactions and conversations you encounter in school, you should always bring water to keep you hydrated all day. Invest in a good tumbler that can keep the water cool.
Snacks and packed lunch
A packed lunch prepared by parents is a given, especially for kindergarten, elementary and high school students. It’s still your choice to either bring lunch or buy lunch, but the former is a budget-friendly and healthier option.
Aside from packed lunch, it is a good idea to bring snacks you can eat during class. Snacks like salted nuts and granola bars could reenergize you and help you get through the day.
Money
Bringing your wallet to school is not necessary, but it doesn’t hurt to bring a little money just in case you want to buy something in the school canteen or you need to pay for something in class.
First Day of School Tips for Parents
As a parent, it is always scary and hard that your child is leaving your side. For your kid, it’s the same way. Here are a few things you can do to lessen their anxiety and help them properly adjust to a back-to-school mindset.
Sleep early
It’s crucial to establish a good sleeping routine before the start of class. During summer, parents tend to become a little loose with their children and let them sleep a little late than they normally do. A week or two before the school year starts, practice a sleeping schedule where your child gets to sleep and wake up early. Ready your alarm clock the night before so you will wake up in time the next morning as well.
Create a routine
It might be hard to get your rhythm back after summer vacation, so it is vital to plan and establish a routine for you and your children to enjoy a child ready school year ahead.
You must first familiarize yourself with your kid’s daily class schedule and then work around it.
Start the day with a healthy breakfast, like whole grain toast and a banana. You could also prepare a big meal for your child to give them energy for a long school day.
Prepare your kid’s clothes or uniform, as well as their bag, the day before so you have fewer things to worry about in the morning.
Pick the right bag
Parents tend to let their children choose their bags for school, and most kids pick the cutest and coolest ones, like bags with their favorite cartoon characters. As parents, you have to check the durability and comfortability of the bag. Choose a material that is lightweight with padded straps to avoid muscle strain.
One tip: go shopping for school supplies a month or two months early to avoid last-minute buyers.
Practice independence
In school, they’ll be all by themselves; teaching them how to take care of themselves is essential. A good practice for this is letting them decide what to wear and letting them organize their school bag.
Another important thing to remember is to teach your child the right person to talk to or connect with for services within the school community so they will not feel alone or overwhelmed once inside the school grounds.
Giving them small chores at home, like cleaning the dishes or folding clothes, is another way of teaching them.
Visit the school before the first day
Getting anxious on the first day of school is normal, especially for young children. One of the best things to do is to familiarize your children with their school to lessen their first-day jitters.
Take the extra time and roam around with them in their new school, visit their soon-to-be classroom, familiarize them with the route, and teach them the way home.
You can also make your visit your practice run to make them accustomed to their new routine: wake up early, prepare and eat breakfast, pack meals, and then get ready for school. Hopefully, with proper support and guidance, your child will be prepared the next day for his first day.
Conclusion
It’s ideal to prepare for the new school year a month before – buy all the school supplies needed, choose a school bag, prepare your school uniform, and establish a routine. These preparations could only do so much. You have to trust in yourself and just enjoy. It is important to spend time with your classmates and make friends. Hoping you don’t feel too anxious on your first day; it might not be as bad as you think.
Hope you have a great first day! Good luck!
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