Back to School Basics

Here are some proactive ways to talk to your child about what to expect on their first day back to school:

• Talk about who their new teacher is.
• Talk about which of the same children will be in their class this year.
• Show pictures of the new classroom or new school if applicable.
• Look at fun pictures from school the previous year to reinforce positive memories.
• Prepare together- pack a lunch, snack, and choose an outfit the day before.
• Talk about the day's schedule, including what they will do when they get home from school.
• Get into a back-to-school sleep and waking schedule a few days prior to the start of school.
• Allow yourself at least 15 minutes buffer time for unexpected events.
• If your child is new to riding a bus, watch a video on youtube, such as the one below:

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