How To Get Back Into A School Routine
Back to school, back to reality
Like adults, children can find it difficult to get back into a daily routine. Preparing your child/ children for the new school year can help them gradually get back into a consistent school routine.
Ease your child back into a school routine with these simple tips.
Bedtime routine:
· Get back into a bath time schedule
· Reel in earlier bedtimes
· Limit TV time and use of electronics before bedtime.
Morning routine:
· Ease your kids into waking up earlier each morning
· Get your kids to start eating on a scheduled time every morning
· Get your kids to start eating a healthy and nutritious breakfast.
Day-time routine:
· Instill some quiet time in the days leading up to school, let them do some reading or fun educational tasks.
· Keep your kids active during the day, this can make going to bed earlier a bit easier.
School essentials:
· Go uniform and stationary shopping
· Organise school essentials before the first day of school.
Provide validation:
· Talk to your kids about the new school year
· Let your child know that his nervous or apprehensive feelings about the start of school are normal.
· Get your kids excited about seeing friends, learning more getting back into a routine, no more boredom.
Sources:
https://www.moms.com/child-into-school-routine-winter-vacation/
https://childmind.org/article/helping-kids-back-school-routine/
