7 Back to School Hacks

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1. Label everything! Shoes, water bottle, snack box, school bag, sun hat, etc. Items go missing, so this helps them get back to you.
2. Prepare the snack box together. This helps your child understand what they have to eat each day.
3. Hold a uniform fashion show at home. This helps your child to practice getting ready for school, and to feel more confident about their first day.
4. Run a ‘test morning’. Choose a morning to practise getting ready for school. This helps you find out what your child finds difficult, so you can best prepare for the real day.
5. Go for a run, cycle or swim the night before. Exercise can help a child to feel relaxed and ensures a good sleep before their first day.
6. Create a new workspace at home. A desk area with fresh stationery helps a child get ready, and gives them a sense of pride about their study.
7. Buy a small gift. Something to celebrate the new year and prepare your child for school, for example, a watch to help them keep track of time.