Monday, August 17, 2009

Back To School Tip #1

It may seem like we've barely had summer at all this year, but it's time to be thinking about the start of the school year. Over the next few weeks the Project Read blog will be dedicated to tips for a successful school year. If you have something that's worked particularly well for your family, please share it in the comment section.

Children need time to adjust to the school routine.
Plan to re-establish the bedtime and mealtime routines, especially breakfast, at least 1 week before school starts (young children might need two weeks) . Prepare your child for this change by talking with him about the benefits of school routines in terms of not becoming over tired or overwhelmed by school work and activities. Include pre-bedtime reading and household chores if these were suspended during the summer.

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