| So you're in a hurry to get your kids ready for school | | | | have the same list) If your child has several teachers |
| and you can not wait any longer to go to the store to | | | | then they will have a separate list from each of their |
| buy supplies. If I were you I would slow down and use | | | | teachers. |
| some common sense. | | | | 4. As soon as your kid gets home you will be eager to |
| Think about it... Do you already have a supply list from | | | | ask them how the first day of school went. Make sure |
| this years teachers? If you do not have a supply list | | | | that you remember to ask them for the supply list that |
| then you are not ready to go shopping. It's like going | | | | their teacher gave them. Once again, include your child |
| grocery shopping when you are hungry, without a list. | | | | in this shopping trip for their supplies. |
| Sure you can go and buy pencils, paper, notebooks, | | | | As a teacher for thirty years and a parent for twenty |
| erasers, scissors, crayons, rulers, and everything the | | | | one years I can imagine some of your thoughts. Well, |
| store has if you want to make sure that little Johnny is | | | | what if the teacher does not send me a list? Common |
| ready for school. But if I were you I would follow these | | | | sense goes a long way in this situation. This probably |
| steps concerning school supplies. | | | | implies that one of two things are true. Either little |
| 1. Call your childs' school and find out if they have a | | | | Johnny already lost the list, or his teacher does not |
| school wide supply list for the school and grade that | | | | care if he has a spiral notebook, three ring binder, or |
| your son or daughter will be attending. | | | | loose leaf paper. Many schools have an open house |
| 2. If they have a list pick the list up and take little Susie | | | | either right before school starts or soon after school |
| with you. It will be an enjoyable trip where you can | | | | begins. This is a good time to once again exhibit to |
| show your son or daughter how much you value | | | | your child how much you value education and get to |
| education. | | | | know the people who are going to be spending time |
| 3. If they do not have a list then you will be saving a lot | | | | with your child. |
| of time and money if you will simply wait until your child | | | | I hope these hints will be helpful as you start the new |
| goes to school. Many teachers wait until school starts | | | | school year. Remember: Parenting is the most |
| so that they can send a supply list home that meets | | | | important job you will ever have as an adult. |
| the needs of their particular class.(Not all teachers will | | | | |