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Back to school


Festive season has come to an end and it's the most daunting time for most families: the transition back to school. Some children are changing classes, others are starting new school and for some children this year will be their first year at school. This time of the year could be conflicting because it could both mean new beginning and a difficult transition. With all that in mind I would like to share tips to make the transition back to school a lot more barrable.

  1. Include children in the school preparation

    Go shopping for school bags or uniform and prepare stationary with the child. This will emotionally help them to be prepared for school.

  2. Prepare a visual schedule

    Prepare a weekday visual schedule with your child, preparing a weekly schedule helps children to know what to expect when they get back to school (The schedule can consist of day-to-day activities from waking up in the morning to going to bed at night).

  3. Start structuring your days

    Preparation for school should start few days before the first day of school. You can slowly get back to normal school routine: limiting screen time, going to bed earlier, slowly get them to engage in school activities like coloring, puzzles or tracing. Structing the day will slowly get children back into school mood.

  4. Start counting days down

    Change of routine can be a bit difficult for most children, it is important to communicate change with them and to constantly remind them what to expect. This will mentally prepare them for the event.

Remember to strategies the schedules and plans that will best suit the child's wellbeing and to ensure positive outcomes.





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