School has been back in session for a couple of weeks already here in Germany, and kids are heading back in the US too. As the kids are going back to school, this is a great time to build new, healthy routines for yourself and the kids.
Make sure that you are getting them to bed earlier, so that they aren’t tired during the school day. It is also important to pack a nutritious lunch, so that kids brains will have energy all day long. Having a healthy routine can also help to prevent them from getting sick as they go back to school, so make sure that vitamins are an important part of their routine as well.
In preparation for a great school year ahead, here are some study tips for your teen or older child, to help them get top grades.
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Starting the year off right with study skills is important, as is making sure that kids are remembering to do their homework every day.
You may also want to talk to your kids about bullying in preparation for the new school year, especially if they will be entering a different school this year.
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This way, you can talk to your child about the importance of positive relationships with peers and teachers prior to their going back to school.
If you have a child with a disability, this is also the time that you will be working through your 504 plan for the new year with your child’s teacher.
How to advocate for your disabled child, to ensure they get the best education possible.
If your child has special needs, it is important to form a partnership with their teacher early in the year. This will allow you to make sure that they stay up to speed in school, and are keeping up in school with their class.
Your child’s teacher is an important partner in your child’s education, and getting to know them at the beginning of the school year can help you to be sure that your child is doing well all year long.
Hope that back to school goes well for everyone!
All the best,
Nicole Dake