Get Ready for Going Back to School
If you are reading this, it is probably close to the time when you go back to school. Here is a list of things you can do to help prepare you for the school year.
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- Score your school supplies early. Beat the rush, avoid traveling to more than one store, and relax.
- Consider letting someone else do the shopping. Use a service like educate where you pay a flat fee to have all your child's supplies delivered to his/her classroom on the first day of class.
- Look Nice for Your First Day of School Instead of buying things all willy-nilly, make a plan -- see what fits and is still fashionable from last year. Look for "holes" in the wardrobe (in other words, what's missing), and shop accordingly. You'll save time, money and stress.
- Plan some outfits. To keep the first week of school stress-free, plan out five cute outfits. Make sure they're comfortable and you like them.
- Attack the closet. Try to organize your closet and to keep it organized. Try using labels, bins, or shelves.
- Make a plan for success. What worked last year (in terms of homework and studying) may not be a perfect fit this year. Be open to new ideas and be willing to make adjustments as necessary.
- Set up a place to study. Many students find it helpful to have a desk stuffed with supplies in a quiet place. That way, they have somewhere peaceful and well-stocked to work. Set up study station long before school starts.
- Jump-start your knowledge. If you're a student about to enter into first-year french, consider buying a phrasebook or dictionary and doing a little studying before the course actually begins. You may also find it helpful to brush up on previous knowledge that may help you in this year's classes.
- Plan lunches. It's important that a student has a healthy and tasty lunch packed when they go to school. That way, they won't eat cafeteria food or things from vending machines; those are high in calories and low in nutrition. If you're a student, work out a healthy meal plan for yourself, or if you're the parent, make sure you pack nutritious things for your children.
- Update at regular intervals. It only takes a few minutes to ensure that things are running smoothly and to make any necessary adjustments. It doesn’t have to be anything as formal as a “family conference,” rather, it can be as simple as a five-minute conversation with your student and a quick room inspection.
Tips
- Make sure to get good quality school supplies, you don't want to have to buy 10 folders for one class just to get through the school year, do you?
- When shopping make sure you get clothes that a) you like b) fit well and c) are what you know you would wear.
- Working out and eating healthier for a few weeks before school begins may boost your confidence.
- Be yourself, it may be cheesy but it's the most honest thing!
- About two weeks before school, move bedtime earlier and your wake up time earlier.
- Remember to get at least 9-10 hours of sleep!
- Go over some of your notes from last year to get you ready.
- See if you can pick up some Math or English workbooks to do over the summer.
- Remember, if your going into a higher grade, act as a role model!
Warnings
- Avoid extreme dieting to accomplish rapid weight loss, as this can be bad for your health.
- Avoid doing things to get others attention. If people want to know you, they will get to know you for yourself and your personality!
Things You'll Need
- Alarm clock
- Textbooks
- Binder
- Cell phone
