Helpful Tips for Back to School Adjustment

• "Back to School" is in full swing across the country and now that your child is back in the classroom how are they adjusting and what can you do to help them?

• Whether it's a new school, classroom or grade there are things you can do to help ease your child into this school year and set them up for a successful start.

Establish a Morning Routine

• Be consistent – Make sure they get up at the same time – Set up a check list for everything that needs to be

done before they leave • Organize the list in the order that the items should be

completed. – For example, check the weather, get dressed, eat breakfast,

brush teeth, check backpack to make sure everything is there, grab lunch, and out the door.

Make Sure to Give Your Child a Protein Packed Breakfast

• Keeping your child full until lunch is vital to help them focus, gives them energy and optimize time in the classroom

Ask Your Child What he/she is Looking Forward to that Day in School

• Discuss what's been happening in the classroom. – Ask specific questions – Make sure to keep an open dialogue up until you

drop them off at the classroom door.

Give Your Child a Family Photograph and/or Leave a Special Note

• Put a family picture in their backpack, notebook or folder that your child can refer to if they get “homesick” at all during the day.

• Also, including a fun note in their lunch bag/box can remind them how much you love them and how proud you are.

When Your Child Returns Home from School Keep an Open Dialogue

• Focus on the positive by discussing the best part of the day.

• Ask if there was anything difficult in their day– Discuss anything they can do to alleviate it the

following day. • Do a fun activity or indulge in a favorite snack

for making it through the school day

Please contact The Successful Child at 917-494-0262 or

info@thesuccessfulchildny.com, if you and your child need assistance with

back to school