| Parents...are you ready for your kids to go back to | | | | you can. Show NOW!! If your child is into |
| school? | | | | extra-curricular activities, get lists from the coaches as |
| Before you know it, it will be time to go back to school! | | | | soon as possible. Buying things early gives you the |
| Do I hear kids groaning and parents going "Yipee!"? If | | | | "pick of the litter!" |
| you're not prepared, getting ready to go back to | | | | 6. Get & Stay Healthy Check with your child's |
| school can seem like a hectic and stressful chore. But | | | | doctor. Make sure your child's immunizations are |
| it doesn't have to be that way! | | | | up-to-date. Check with coaches about sports |
| Here are 9 great tips to help you get ready without a | | | | physicals. Schedule those as soon as possible. |
| lot of pain and fuss. | | | | 7. Food Rush Mornings are hectic. Shop now and |
| 9 Great Back to School Tips | | | | stock up on breakfast, lunches and after-school |
| | | | snacks. Have on-the-go foods ready (things that can |
| 1. Be Prepared The best overall advice to get ready | | | | be eaten in the car on the way to school). Put bins in |
| for back to school. . . start early!! Don't wait until the | | | | the pantry or refrigerator at child level and label them. |
| Friday before school starts to get ready. | | | | Putting items within easy reach of the kids teaches |
| 2. Clean Out Go through the house. Get rid of any of | | | | them skills to take responsibility for their mornings. |
| last year's paperwork that you don't want to keep. If | | | | 8. Uniforms Many schools require uniforms. Items go |
| there are sentimental items you want to keep, store | | | | quickly. Shop early to get the best choices. Purchase a |
| them in a 3-ring notebook. Label it with the child's name, | | | | variety (long and short sleeves, shirts, blouses, pants, |
| school and year. | | | | etc.). Mixing and matching these combinations will |
| 3. Refresh Get rid of any broken craft supplies. Throw | | | | provide many outfit varieties. |
| out rumpled paper, broken scissor, pencils, pens, | | | | 9. Learning Area Set aside a special area for study. |
| crayons, etc. Refresh and buy new ones. | | | | Make sure it's quiet. Studying in front of the TV is not |
| 4. Clothing Prep If you plan on recycling your child's | | | | conducive to good study habits. Make sure to have all |
| clothing, be sure to get them mended, cleaned and | | | | necessary desk supplies (pens, paper, etc.) |
| pressed. Don't forget to donate useable clothing and | | | | By following these tips, you and your child can have an |
| shoes that no longer serves your child's needs. | | | | enjoyable back to school experience. |
| 5. Shop Early Get the school supply list as early as | | | | |