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BACK TO SCHOOL
The beginning of a new school year can be a hectic time,
but with a little preparation you can make the transition less
stressful and even a little fun! Here are a few tips for making
sure you and your children are ready to start the year.
TALK...
Many kids are a little
nervous about starting a
new grade.
clothes are for playing!
However, you might want
to make sure your little one
wears something a little bit
nicer for school.
Make sure you take some
time to ask about how
your child feels about the
upcoming year and let him
ask some questions. A
short talk could go a long
way in easing his anxiety.
Make sure all of her clothes
fit and follow the school
dress code. Some children
like to buy a special backto-school outfit for the
beginning of the year.
CLOTHES
During the summer, it’s easy
to ignore the holes and
stains on your child’s play
clothes. After all, play
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RED APPLE READING
This can be a good way
to get them excited about
their first day, and the new
clothes can, of course, be
worn other days of the year.
SUPPLIES
Now is the perfect time to
buy school supplies. Many
stores mark down prices for
school items in preparation
for the upcoming school
year. Your school probably
handed out supply lists
at the end of the previous
year or posted the lists on
its website. If not, you can
contact your school office to
request one.
Some schools require
binders and folders to be
a certain color, but if yours
doesn’t, ask your little one