Welcome to the Back to School Blast!
Getting your family prepared to head back to school, can be difficult especially after a long, fun-filled summer. Here are a few of our favorite Back to School Tips to help you along the way.
1. Back-to-School Supplies Checklist - Backpack? Check. Pencils? Check. Safety scissors? Not Yet. Use the same checklist each time you head out to grab supplies, to keep track of what you have already purchased and the things you still need to. These are also handy if you have more than one child. Simply print 2, 3, 4 list and add their name to the top.
2. Stock up on your snacks, both parents and kids will need them when busy school year starts.
3. Finish your regular car check-ups, make sure everything works properly and the car is clean of results of your summer trips, this way you have less chances to miss a ballet class or a field trip.
4. Plan to schedule all the kids activities in advance, also find a back-up support in case you stuck during rush hours or be busy at the meetings, someone from the family who will be able to take your kids from school or drive them to after school classes.
5. Do not forget about tech gadgets, these days even toddlers need some for their classes, besides tablets and ipads also time to get charges, storage devices, new headphones and speakers.
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2. Stock up on your snacks, both parents and kids will need them when busy school year starts.
3. Finish your regular car check-ups, make sure everything works properly and the car is clean of results of your summer trips, this way you have less chances to miss a ballet class or a field trip.
4. Plan to schedule all the kids activities in advance, also find a back-up support in case you stuck during rush hours or be busy at the meetings, someone from the family who will be able to take your kids from school or drive them to after school classes.
5. Do not forget about tech gadgets, these days even toddlers need some for their classes, besides tablets and ipads also time to get charges, storage devices, new headphones and speakers.
The Back to School Blast was organized by Mom Powered Media.
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For older children, before you take them shopping let them know what their monetary limit is. It will help with negotiations later.
ReplyDeleteShop the sales and maybe just wait until the first day of school when you get a supply list from the teacher before going out and buying everything except the most needed items like a bookbag and lunchbag, by then as well most school items will be on sale.
ReplyDelete-- Carmen Q
SALES!! There are always sales if you look for them...I stock up when things are cheap and we have when we need it.
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ReplyDeleteBook Covers out of brown paper can look really cute with added ribbon or washi tape.
ReplyDeleteStart getting kids up early a couple of days ahead of the day they start school so they get used to it.
ReplyDeleteNew school, walk them beforehand so they know the route and how long it will take them.
ReplyDeleteHave a list and stick too it. Wait until teacher provides her own list bedore buying for the class.
ReplyDeletePlan a homework schedule ahead of time for older kids - so they know exactly what to expect and what's expected of them!
ReplyDeleteBring the school supply list every time you go shopping in July and August - that way if you come across some great deals you will know what you need to scoop up by quickly looking at the list (and this will hopefully help you to stick to just buying items on the list, instead of buying things you don't need).
ReplyDeletePack lunches & lay out clothes the night before!
ReplyDeleteLove the tips of our amazing readers.
ReplyDeleteMy best back-to-school tip is to start early for clothing and supplies. Dealing with the mad rush at the last minute is no fun.
ReplyDeleteMake sure to pack lunch AND homework the night before (that way, morning's left at home!). Awesome giveaway. :)
ReplyDeleteGet up extra early just to make sure everything goes smoothly.
ReplyDeletemy best tip is start early....I sometimes buy clearance school items a year before
ReplyDeleteMy best tip is to wind the summer down the last 2 weeks of August. Make sure bedtimes get earlier to transition back into routine with out problems!
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ReplyDeletefreeze some meals ahead of time to make the first week back easier on the whole household!
ReplyDeleteMake a list, find coupons for what your buying, and try to save
ReplyDeletePut snacks into individual baggies. Makes making lunches quick and easy, and means there's healthy snacks in good portion sizes for when kids get home.
ReplyDeletepack lunches the night before
ReplyDeleteEnjoy everything
ReplyDeleteLearn from everything
ReplyDeleteShop during sales and let the kids know their limits before shopping. Happens everytime we go shopping, they want everything in sight and we end up spending way more than we expect or want to lol
ReplyDeleteshop early so you get everything on your list
ReplyDeletealways pick out your outfit the night before!!
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