Our top tips for back to school

Back to school season can be both a fun and stressful time full of emotions, new memories and changes for families leading into the new year. We’ve got some top tips to help make this transition as stress free and enjoyable as possible. 

Get Organised

Purchase a calendar for the family to input their important dates and commitments across the month, school term or year. Such a great way to keep track of assignment due dates, remember friends’ birthday parties and count down to school holidays. 

Calendars can be purchased at your local shopping centre, or for a personalised touch, check out Kmart at Westfield North Lakes. They offer customisable options where you can add family photos to create your own unique printed calendar.

As always, getting organised early is a key factor in success for starting your school year right. Personalising the space with their favourite decorations or making it interactive can help make learning feel less like a chore.

Re-establish a schedule

Setting good habits and routines can be key to setting the school year off on the right foot. A great tip is setting bed times and establishing morning routines whilst kids are still on holidays to get in the groove of the normal school day – with new school starters this can also help them to feel more comfortable with the changes of school life. 

Implementing a star chart can be a fun and interactive way of tracking your child’s progress and implementing good habits and behaviours. 

Practice makes perfect

Don’t be afraid to have a trial run of the first day of school and what that routine looks like. Often this can help alleviate any uncertainty and lessen nervousness about the unknown factors on the first day. If you’re planning on letting your child walk, ride a bike or catch public transport to school, make sure to go for a trip and map out the route prior to going as well.

We hope these top tips will help you and your family navigate the exciting time that is school starting for the year and all of the wonderful times ahead of you this year. Remember that it’s never too late to set up positive routines and habits that benefit the whole family and to enjoy all the memories and milestones that this year may bring.