Get a great start in the new school year requires some planning and preparation,both on your part and the part of your child. The most important thing that your child can do to prepare is read, read, and read some more. The only saying "practice makes perfect" is so true when it comes to reading. The more they read, the faster they become at reading whcih will save them time in the long run.
If your child is transitioning to a new school this year, visit the school in advance with them. This will relieve some of the anxiety that they may be feeling about that first day. Atleast they will have an idea where they are going. If possible walk them through their schedule, so they will know how to get from one place to another. If the schedule is not available, pick up a map of the school and map out their route when the schedule is available.
Obtain a list of supplies that your child will need for the school term and purchase them in advance. Your child will then be prepared for those teachers who start into it on the first day.
Attend the open house or meet and greet at your school. Take your child with you if they are allowed to come. Sign up to volunteer for whatever you can make time to do in the school. This will send the message to your child and theiir teachers that your child's schooling is important to you.
If you feel the need to meet with a teacher about your child's special needs, try to wait a few weeks. Let your child's teachers get to know your child, the meeting will be much more informative if you give the teacher this time. The exception to this is if your child has medical needs that the teacher needs to know about. In that case, you may want to call the school over the summer and set up an appointment with the school nurse to discuss your child's needs. The beginning of the week before school starts is a good time to make that call, as the staff is back from summer break.
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