How To Get Back Into A School Routine

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/