If you are prepared, you will be confident, and will do the job ~ T Landry
Reset Your Schedule
During summer
vacation bedtimes and wake-up times are less structured. Getting enough sleep
and maintaining a dependable routine are two important factors in student
success, so:
- Slowly move bedtimes and wake-up times back to what they should be during the school year. Doing this gradually makes beginning school less tiring.
- Create a calendar. A family calendar can help everyone see what’s going on. Color-coding each member’s events is especially helpful. (Use Google calendar and you can take it with you!)
Get Your Head Back in
the Game
It’s a new
school year and a fresh start! If your mind is still on vacation:
- Finish one more book before classes begin. Use technology, or pencil and paper, to do a quick review of your math facts.
- Think about goals for yourself. Setting goals and achieving them is an important skill that will help you succeed. Set clear goals around reading, math and study habits. (For example, I will read ten books by December. I will do my homework by 6 pm every night.)
- Look ahead. Many teachers maintain websites. Look things over for insight into the year ahead.
Plan Your Workspace
and Gather Supplies
Set up a space
for completing homework and projects.
- Make sure it’s a quiet, distraction-free place. Sometimes it helps to be in your room alone, but for many of us it is important to be near the family. (As long as it is quiet enough to focus!)
- Stock up on the supplies you need. If your teacher doesn’t send you a list, many stores will have a generic list to help you get started.
Do the First Week Right
and the Rest Will Follow
You want to get
a good start on the school year. Make the first week even easier by setting up
the daily routines that make school life easier.
- The weekend before school begins, pick out outfits for the week.
- Each night before school, prep lunch and snacks and pack your back pack (Don’t wait until morning!)
- A checklist might be helpful for creating independence. (There are many to choose from at http://www.kidpointz.com/printable-charts/daily-routine-charts/morning-evening-charts/)
Winning is the science of being totally prepared ~ George Allen, Sr.
