I was just curious to know what types of things parents do before school starts to get their kids ready and motivated, excited. I will have 3 this year one in middle school one in 3rd grade and one will be starting kindergarten. I could do with 2 at a time but Im a little insecure about how to handle getting 3 up and off to school on time, especially with one starting middle school and one going to kindergarten. Any one have advice to make those first few weeks a little easier or do I just wait it out and let it work its self out?
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We don't do anything special. DD is so ready to go back. We've bought her a bookbag and got her a 'new' outfit ready to wear. That's about it. My 3 yo is going for the first time 2 days a week for 3 hours each day. I'm a bit concerned that he won't want to stay so I've been talking about his teacher - Mrs. Lori - to him. I got him a tractor bookbag with his name on it that I just gave him this week.
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Do you have the option in the states of pulling him out if it doesn't work?
Here in Australia, 3 year old preschool isn't compulsory. So if it is too stressful with seperation anxiety issues for the child, we can elect to hold them back for a year.
Here in Australia, 3 year old preschool isn't compulsory. So if it is too stressful with seperation anxiety issues for the child, we can elect to hold them back for a year.
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Do you have the option of taking the child out if they suffer separation anxiety issues?
Here is Australia we can keep the child away if it all becomes too much. Then we can ease the child into preschool. Also the parent is allowed to stay with the child in some preschools.
Here is Australia we can keep the child away if it all becomes too much. Then we can ease the child into preschool. Also the parent is allowed to stay with the child in some preschools.
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Your middle school child should be able to get her/himself ready. Same with the third grader.
I have a 2nd grader and a kindy this year. I wake them up at 7, have them eat breakfast (if they fool around instead of eat I set the timer) and tell them to get dressed (either they pick out their outfit the night before or I have do that morning). They make sure their lunch is packed and their bags are ready to go. Once everything is done and if time allows they can watch TV. They usually get everything done b/c they want to watch a bit before school
We are ready to leave the house by 8 Not much to it...
I have a 2nd grader and a kindy this year. I wake them up at 7, have them eat breakfast (if they fool around instead of eat I set the timer) and tell them to get dressed (either they pick out their outfit the night before or I have do that morning). They make sure their lunch is packed and their bags are ready to go. Once everything is done and if time allows they can watch TV. They usually get everything done b/c they want to watch a bit before school
We are ready to leave the house by 8 Not much to it...
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My oldest is going into 7th grade. She sets her own alarm for 5:30 and readies herself. She leaves at @6:40 to go to her friends.(5 houses down) Then they walk to the bus stop together. She wakes me when she's about to leave. I kiss her and get my shower. Then I get the little ones up. They are going into 1st and 4th grade. I prod them along to do hair and clothes...then they eat and brush their teeth. I do lunches the night before. We have a row of lockers by the front door. Everyone has their own and they keep their shoes and bookbags in there. So we grab our stuff and head out the door.
I think the key is the night before preparation and making our kids take responsibility for themselves. I'm a sahm and I've worked hard to not fall into the habit of doing everything just because I'm home.
I think the key is the night before preparation and making our kids take responsibility for themselves. I'm a sahm and I've worked hard to not fall into the habit of doing everything just because I'm home.
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Nothing gets my kids more excited for school than a shopping trip to buy school supplies. Don't know what it is about new notebooks and folders, but that's what get's them wired.
As far as day-to-day, I do a lot of what the others have already posted. Make sure the backpacks are ready to go the night before, get some clothes ready, sometimes pack the lunch...
I hate nagging them to get up in the morning. So if they don't get up in the morning when I say (the alarm doesn't faze them, they're deep sleepers), I have them go to bed earlier that night. And keep going earlier if this continues. They're obviously not getting enough sleep if it is THAT hard to get up in the morning.
As far as day-to-day, I do a lot of what the others have already posted. Make sure the backpacks are ready to go the night before, get some clothes ready, sometimes pack the lunch...
I hate nagging them to get up in the morning. So if they don't get up in the morning when I say (the alarm doesn't faze them, they're deep sleepers), I have them go to bed earlier that night. And keep going earlier if this continues. They're obviously not getting enough sleep if it is THAT hard to get up in the morning.
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One trick I use to motivate in the morning is that their bedtime is somewhat decided by how much they drag their bums around in the morning. It's a natural consequence so it fits us well. My oldest is type A and vain so she gets up and at it no problem. But my middle daughter drags her feet. Normal bedtime for her is 8:30...this year she's in 4th grade so IF she is motivated in the morning...I will allow her a 9pm bedtime....if she struggles...8pm....if we barely squeak out the door....normal. So her morning attitude dictates her bedtime....this is HUGE for her. My son is in 1st grade and has a cognitive disability so he doesn't really play games or manipulate...if he's dragging...case closed, he needs an earlier bedtime. But I will use that tactic on him when he's older and "gets it".
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