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- TALK, READ, CHAT: Honest and open conversation about the first day is really helpful. Lay out the entire day….when to wake up, the route you will take, what will happen during the day, end of day pick up. Find books about the first day of school and read them together. This is a time to be very supportive and positive.
- SHOP TOGETHER: It can be a lot of fun to get that new lunchbox, backpack, or a new outfit or two. Put your purchases aside and use only when school starts. That will make them super special.
- PLAN AND TRY HEALTHY SNACKS AND LUNCHES: Very important for everyone, and particularly if your child is a picky eater. Is your child used to a hot lunch? If you want to take warm items during the colder months, will your child have help with things like soups. Planning ahead can avoid snack and lunch time disappointments….and melt downs.
- THE SCHOOL SLEEP SCHEDULE: Ideally your child should get 9 to 10 hours of sleep every night. Figure out what time you want to get up for school and work backwards. Start an hour before that to turn off screens and get into calming routines. But do it gradually if you can. The sleep routine may be the single most important task we have for getting ready for school!
- PLAN, PLAN, AND THEN PLAN SOME MORE. Organization is the key to a successful transition. Lay out clothes the night before. Maybe make some casseroles for quick and easy dinners that first week. Think about pick up plans if your child is having a really bad day.
Before school commences and early on, the more time you can spend with your child’s new school, their teacher and special needs aides, the easier will be the transition. School can be very rewarding, offering great educational and socializing opportunities.
The other articles in this series, Returning to School and Home Schooling, will be posted by August 4 at: http://www.perfectdaystore.com/pages/Blog.htm
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Andrew Koster is the owner of Perfect Day Special Needs Store where you can find products that can help ease your child's transition back to school.
www.perfectdaystore.com
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For August, we will have an open library on Monday, August 13th from 1-4pm.
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