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Back to School Checklist Tips to help get
ready for the big day With
the first day of school drawing near, parents and children across the country
are getting set for their return. Focused on ensuring parents and kids have everything
they need for school, the following checklist will help families get ready for
the big day:
- Check
with the school to ensure all registration requirements have been taken care of
and ensure that the school has contact numbers for school
closings or other emergencies.
- Determine
how your child will be getting to school and then plan the safest route possible
by choosing the most direct way with intersections that have crossing guards.
- Walking
or riding to school is an excellent way to fit physical activity into your child's
day. If your child is riding his/her bike, always keep bike
safety in mind. Ensure the bike is in good working condition, that their
helmet fits properly and the bike has a bell.
- To
help ensure your little ones have everything they need, contact the school to
see if it has a supply checklist. Some of the basic items most students need include:
notebooks or paper, pens, pencils, pencil crayons, ruler, eraser, glue stick,
pencil case and backpack.
- Allowing
kids to choose their own school
supplies will help create excitement about heading back to school. Whether
it's notebooks, binders or lunch bags, there are school supplies featuring popular
cartoon & TV characters are sure to be a hit with kids.
- A
healthy lunch and
snacks will help ensure kids have the energy they need to get through the day.
By choosing a cooler lunch bag and using plastic storage containers, you can help
ensure food stays fresh. Bottled water and juices are a great way to keep kids
hydrated. For a refreshing treat, freeze water bottles or juice boxes overnight.
-
Don't forget homework.
Check with your child everyday to see if any work was sent home. Buying a ready-to-assemble
desk, desk lamp and desk organizer is a simple and affordable way to create a
student's very own workspace away from the distraction of television and video
games.
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