Strategies for your Back to School Routine

The beginning of the school year can be very overwhelming and stressful for some students and even parents.  Which school supplies are best?  Has my child finished their summer reading assignments? Did we get the right designer jeans?  Yes, we have asked this question before.

We need to set our children up for success this September.  The first month of school lays the foundation for the rest of the school year.  So, what are we supposed to do? 

1. Get a Good Night Sleep: This sounds easy.  However, our children go to bed way too late and get up way too early.  According to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), grade schoolers should be sleeping an average of nine to twelve hours a night.  It is time to get our kids to bed.
2. Have a Successful Night-time Routine: Again, this sounds easy. AAP states, “For young children, it helps to start early with a bedtime routine such as brush, book, bed
3. Reading Time:  I am a firm believer in reading time.  Whether your child is an infant, toddler, preschooler, grade-schooler, or teenager, reading time, outside of homework assignments, should be factored into the night-time routine.  I know that parents and our children have such stressful schedules; however, setting aside 15 minutes to read collaboratively or independently should be a priority.
4. Get Organized:  I am also a strong believer that every child should have an organized study and homework space.  Homework should not be done at the dining room table.  There are too many distractions.  Set your child up for success with an organized desk, filing cabinet, lamp, and comfortable desk chair.
5. Homework Support: Lastly, I would recommend having a homework support plan.  Homework time can be a battle of wills.  Make sure your child has a study “buddy:” another student they can text or call about homework assignments.  Additionally, you can always call Think Tutoring.  We have expert teachers on staff trained to help your child with reading, writing, math, study skills and more.  We would be happy to help!

Think Tutoring is offering 15% off select programs including reading, language arts, writing, K-5 homework support, basic math, and pre-algebra for our Back to School Special Offer.  Call Think Tutoring for more information at 973-593-0050.  Mention this blog and receive $50 off your child’s diagnostic assessment.  Call today!