Back to school tips

Foster relationships with teachers.  You’ll want recommendations from the people teaching you this year, so make your class time counts. Participate, seek help from teachers outside of class, and be memorable. Make it clear to the teachers of your favorite subjects that you’re passionate about their class and the material. Get good grades and leave a lasting impression. Stay organized.  Junior year is packed tight with standardized tests, demanding coursework, leadership responsibilities, college research, and more. Staying on top of all these commitments will become exceedingly stressful without organization and efficiency. Keep a calendar or agenda, either physical or virtual, and schedule in test prep, homework, clubs, sports, and whatever else occupies your time. Even free time should get penned in to concrete time slots, giving you some breathing room, and ensuring it has a specific end, keeping R&R from bleeding over into the rest of your day. Research schools based on your i

  We must work together to support students as they head #BacktoSchool. Providing a safe and supportive environment and helping students feel connected are critical to helping them thrive mentally, physically, and academically. Learn more about what works As students head #BacktoSchool, it’s important to remember schools provide more than education. They give youth a sense of belonging, which is critical to protecting their #MentalHealth

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PODCAST EPISODE 2 Safety getting to school ....DOWNLOAD LINK   GET TO SCHOOL...KIDS .....WEBSITE Safety getting to school Whether your kids walk, bike, take the bus, or get a ride from Mom or Dad, it’s important to know these tips to keep them safe. School zone driving safety tips When driving kids to school, always obey school zone speed limits, paying close attention to where they begin and end. Be aware of crosswalks and obey crossing guards. Brush up on your  state’s laws regarding school buses . For example, in all states but Washington, all drivers must stop for a bus loading or unloading children, whether they are behind the bus or driving towards it. Over  25,000 children are injured  in school zones each year. Stay focused while driving in a school zone. Don’t text, adjust your music, or look at your phone. For teen drivers, car accidents are the  #1 cause of death  for teenagers. If you have teens driving to school, consider installing a  car guard  to help them be aware of a

LISTEN/DOWNLOAD TO OUR PODCAST IN THE LINKS BELOW OUR VERY OWN PODCAST ON TIPS FOR BACK TO SCHOOL. ......  DOWNLOAD LINK. OUR VERY OWN PODCAST ON TIPS FOR BACK TO SCHOOL. ......  PODCAST WEDSITE LINK Back-to-School Activities for Preschoolers Preschoolers’ social development was probably the most affected during the pandemic. The reason for this is because they never established close relationships with other kids. Therefore, it’s not surprising that most of the activities are focused on children getting to know each other and interacting in a playful way.  Passing the Ball Passing the ball is a powerful team-building activity that even adults use when working in groups. However, due to its simplicity, we believe it would be the perfect ice-breaker activity for preschoolers on their first day of school. All you need is a soft ball that kids can easily throw from one to another. The challenge is that they need to say the name of the classmate to which they’re throwing the ball. For inst

Back-To-School Tips For Parents LISTEN/DOWNLOAD TO OUR PODCAST IN THE LINKS BELOW Top tips for Parents whose Kids are back to school...  DOWNLOAD LINK. Top tips for Parents whose Kids are back to school... WEBSITE LINK. 1. Be Prepared and Plan in Advance One of the most important back-to-school tips for a parent, is, you must first find out what the dress code of the school is, if there is any. Get a supply list, which includes all the required clothing, lunch boxes, backpacks and supplies purchased in advance. Make sure, you do not do the last-minute shopping, as this can only add stress for both children and parents. 2. Do not burden the child Both children and parents experience separation anxiety. Be honest with your children. Do not burden the child, with your own anxieties. Talk to them about their fears, and listen patiently. They will surely tell you everything. 3. Get to know New Teachers It is important to visit your child’s school at least one week in advance, before you are