Back to School Routines

In March of 2019, they sent my kids home from school for the weekend and they have not been back since! They will be going to physical school again this coming school year after a year and a half of virtual learning. Needless to say, things have been ANYTHING but routine! 

Getting everyone back into a school type routine can be trying. I have two in high schooler, two in middle school, one in elementary and now one I will be homeschooling for Kindergarten. Here are some great tips to help transition from "laissez les bons temps rouler" to getting back to the learning grind.

Morning Routines: New morning routines are a major change for most children when school starts. Establishing and discussing a morning routine with your children before school starts will help your child successful. Simple, well-defined, and easy steps and an easy-to-reference schedule, maybe with pictures, can engage your child and provide a wonderful visual guide for what she needs to do next (see pinned posts on Morning Routines board).

Morning Routine Chart

Bedtime Routines: Transitioning into a healthy bedtime can be very difficult. My kids have got used to going to sleep later and waking up later. Clear expectations will help set up your kids for success. Anything that can be done before bed to help make the morning a little less stressful should be done! Things like getting clothes together the night before and making sure their book bags are packed. Step by step instructions as well as visual reminders are useful for bedtime routines, as well. Electronics should be turned off one hour before bedtime. (see pinned posts on Bedtime Routines board)

School is literally around the corner. Hopefully these tips will help it go a little smoother for you.