5 steps to prepare your child for a new school year

When we remember our childhood, the transition from vacation to the start of the school year was never an easy stage. The vacation is fun and full of activities while the study period is the period of early sleep, homework, exams and limited activities. All children like to get rid of restrictions, we were all children and we understand that very well. We became parents and starting school became a period full of responsibilities and obligations.

Preparing school uniforms, bags, sports uniforms, shoes, school supplies and other equipment is especially stressful when your family has more than one child in your family. Psychology has proven that children feel safe when there is a constant and organized routine that governs what happens in their day. You will have a great challenge to create and implement a daily routine, but stick to the routine at first and then you will find that your children respond more smoothly in the end.

We invite you to read this article, which may help you prepare for the school year with your children well. If this is your child's first school year, this article is very important. If your child has previous school years, reviewing the necessary preparations will also be a good thing. Remember that the years run fast and the journey to your children's studies is arduous, but it is fun and will remain a beautiful memory in the future.

1- Regulate sleep hours

The biggest challenge of moving a child from vacation to school is helping them stick to different sleep schedules. Going to bed early and waking up early is usually especially unpopular for children after the holidays. Vacation time usually includes nightlife, evening activities and visits from family and friends, how to move from that stage to sleep early.

The transition between the two phases should be gradual, for example ten days before the start of the study. You can encourage your child to sleep half an hour for an hour earlier than usual every day and wake the child up early. Don't let waking up and going to bed early seem like punishment and don't threaten and threaten the child. Instead, prepare small rewards for the child so that he gets his reward every time he abides by the agreement.

Try to prepare an activity that you do with the child when they wake up outside or inside the house, this helps children feel energized and get rid of lethargy quickly. Notice your children's food, especially sweets and starches, and avoid them at dinner. Candy and starches provide the baby with energy greatly and make it difficult for him to sleep.

2- Visit the school

Share your memories of school with your child and help them remember their happy moments at school and their friends. If this is your child's first year at school, take him to school once or twice. If your child has an older brother or sister, accompany them together and discuss where the children can best meet at school or after school.

These visits help break the barrier of anxiety and fear of the study experience and the school year and help the child feel familiar at school. During the visit, introduce your child to the different places inside the school. Now after that visit the child will feel safe, confident and excited to start the school year and see other children.

Represent the experience of going to school after the visit and observe the child's reactions and how much he remembers the different places in the school he saw at the time of the visit. Make sure that the school visit is scheduled a few days before school to help the child cope and remember his feelings during the visit.

3- Equipping the child's corner

Preparing a corner for the child inside the house to review his lessons and homework is very important. A corner where the child feels specially equipped and simulates the classroom at his school. Involve the child in choosing the corner and how to equip it to feel comfortable and independent. Take care that the corner is close to a well-ventilated, quiet and appropriately lit source. If the child chooses an inappropriate place in the house, calmly discuss with the child why this corner does not fit. Help the child decorate his corner and make it especially special, which will contribute to his feeling of anticipation and enthusiasm for the beginning of the school year.

4- Purchase of school year supplies

An integral part of our enthusiasm at the start of the school year lies in the journey of buying shoes, school bags as well as school supplies, most of us still remember those days. Our children find great fun in buying school supplies, accompany your children on the journey of buying supplies. Make a list of essentials and before heading to the store make an agreement with your children about what to buy and your budget for school supplies. Make the day special and happy, for example, you can buy supplies, eat lunch or dinner afterwards, and take pictures with your children to prepare for the school year.

5- Celebrate and make memories

Celebrate the start of the school year either the day before school or the first day itself. Count simple activities such as balloons, a child-friendly meal such as pizza or fried chicken, or prepare a cake or chocolate biscuits with milk. Simply celebrating is trying to encourage the child to see the beauty of new things and new beginnings. Commemorate the day by making a banner for the new school year and taking pictures with banners. All things are simple, but they will help your children to welcome the New Year with enthusiasm and joy, as well as create memories and happy moments that will live on for a lifetime.