As the new school year approaches, children who have experienced a year of uncertainty may require additional support. Our plan for developing a curriculum aims to offer the stability necessary for your children to thrive in school.
Make a schedule that is visually appealing.
Encouraging your kids to create a visual schedule together can help them get excited about returning to playdates, extracurricular activities, and school. Get them involved in tracking birthday celebrations, family dinners, and weekend getaways using a template before the start of the school year so they can get used to it. One way to help children visualize going back to school is by prompting them to make a schedule ahead of time.
Create consistent patterns for starting and ending the day.
Getting used to waking up and going to bed at the same time might take a few weeks, and there might be some initial reluctance. Establish a morning and evening ritual for starting and ending the day, like doing some mindful exercises or reading together before bedtime, to add some excitement to your daily routines.
When facing changes in the daily schedule, offering your child something to anticipate will help them adjust to their new routine more smoothly and prepare for the early mornings and late nights during the school year.
It's important to support your child in communicating their needs.
After an ordinary year, returning to school might feel overwhelming. Just imagine how scary it could be after a year at home! By collaborating with your child to recognize what they need to feel comfortable going back to school, they will be prepared for the fall.
Maybe they want to bring their favorite book or a specific backpack—familiar items are an excellent way to help your child feel secure, at ease, and ready to begin a new journey!
Make sure to give your children ample free time.
Even if your child is adaptable, it's important to allow them enough time to recharge and absorb everything, as this year will be significantly different from the previous one. While it might be tempting to revert to your pre-pandemic level of productivity, gradually reintroducing your child to the routine will set them up for success in the upcoming school year and reduce the risk of burnout.
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