The excitement of new backpacks, a few new outfits, or school supplies is enough to get many kids geared up that school is coming! Summer is a fun time - and a great time to relax the schedule and just take it easy. But, the reality is that you're going to need to eventually get ready for school again! Here are 10 BIG ideas for getting back to school organized - you know, feeling like you're able to get out the door in the morning?
1. Set clocks
Get your clocks set - alarm for Mom and kids - the night before and practice waking up at the "regular" school time at least one week before school starts so your kids can handle it the first day, or week. Mom, the best thing you can do is get up before your kids. If you wait until they kids have to get up each morning, you'll be behind yourself. Make it a habit to get up at least a half hour before the kids so you can help them get moving in the morning. Maybe you work out, read your Bible, or just spend a few quiet moments alone without kids - it's the best thing you can do! This means that Momma needs to have a set bedtime too.
2. Bedtime
Speaking of bedtime, your kids need to get to bed {as much as possible} at the same time every night. Set a bedtime and stick to it. Our kids' school recommends {in elementary school} that they get to bed no later than 8 PM. We try to take their advice and get the younger ones to bed by then. Everyone is happier when they get enough sleep.
3. A little shopping
Be sure to find what school supplies your school and kids' grade requires. If you can get a list a week or two before school starts, you can be ahead of the game. If not, check to see what supplies you have and make a list.
4. Lunches
Have a plan for kids' lunches. If you decide that making everything on Sunday nights work best for you - or make up small baggies full of crackers and snacks to quickly pop in their lunches - do that. But, have your system figured out and tweak it as you get going.
5. Special place for HW/school supplies
Whether your kids do homework at their desks or at the kitchen table, have a place set up with the school supplies so that doesn't become a reason they can't get going after school.
6. Schedule
Have a morning schedule, like this one, to help your kids get everything done they need before school.
7. Plan ahead
Write down a plan for the kids to do chores and when. Make a routine for the morning and keep it in their rooms behind their doors and in the kitchen pantry or command center.
8. Practice
Spend the week before school starts, or at least a few days before, practicing the morning routine. If you wait until the morning of school, you could have trouble or not get out the door in time!
9. Setting up
When you have things set up the night before, the morning runs much smoother. Have kids check the weather for the next morning and pick out their clothes so there isn't that to contend with in the morning.
10. Label
Be sure you label any and everything that you send to school with your kids - jacket, backpacks, lunch bags, shoes, school supplies! Stuff gets lost, so it helps when it's labeled to minimize the chances of losing it forever!
For more great ideas for Back to School, click on of these below:
1. Set clocks
Get your clocks set - alarm for Mom and kids - the night before and practice waking up at the "regular" school time at least one week before school starts so your kids can handle it the first day, or week. Mom, the best thing you can do is get up before your kids. If you wait until they kids have to get up each morning, you'll be behind yourself. Make it a habit to get up at least a half hour before the kids so you can help them get moving in the morning. Maybe you work out, read your Bible, or just spend a few quiet moments alone without kids - it's the best thing you can do! This means that Momma needs to have a set bedtime too.
2. Bedtime
Speaking of bedtime, your kids need to get to bed {as much as possible} at the same time every night. Set a bedtime and stick to it. Our kids' school recommends {in elementary school} that they get to bed no later than 8 PM. We try to take their advice and get the younger ones to bed by then. Everyone is happier when they get enough sleep.
3. A little shopping
Be sure to find what school supplies your school and kids' grade requires. If you can get a list a week or two before school starts, you can be ahead of the game. If not, check to see what supplies you have and make a list.
4. Lunches
Have a plan for kids' lunches. If you decide that making everything on Sunday nights work best for you - or make up small baggies full of crackers and snacks to quickly pop in their lunches - do that. But, have your system figured out and tweak it as you get going.
5. Special place for HW/school supplies
Whether your kids do homework at their desks or at the kitchen table, have a place set up with the school supplies so that doesn't become a reason they can't get going after school.
6. Schedule
Have a morning schedule, like this one, to help your kids get everything done they need before school.
7. Plan ahead
Write down a plan for the kids to do chores and when. Make a routine for the morning and keep it in their rooms behind their doors and in the kitchen pantry or command center.
8. Practice
Spend the week before school starts, or at least a few days before, practicing the morning routine. If you wait until the morning of school, you could have trouble or not get out the door in time!
9. Setting up
When you have things set up the night before, the morning runs much smoother. Have kids check the weather for the next morning and pick out their clothes so there isn't that to contend with in the morning.
10. Label
Be sure you label any and everything that you send to school with your kids - jacket, backpacks, lunch bags, shoes, school supplies! Stuff gets lost, so it helps when it's labeled to minimize the chances of losing it forever!
For more great ideas for Back to School, click on of these below:
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