Back to School Tips

1. Know that it is okay to ask for help. Encourage your child to seek help from teachers and other school personnel, whether the problem is simple, such as the location of the nearest bathroom, or deeper, such as the need for extra help with school subjects or support. mental health. This is especially important for students starting at different schools, because simply navigating a new building can be scary.  Encourage your child to seek help from teachers, school counselors and administrators.

2. Set small, manageable goals. If your students are eager to re-immerse themselves in face-to-face learning and everything they need (Managing the physical changes in the class, keeping your essays organized, interacting with peers), setting specific and manageable goals may be helpful on the first day.  Transition, create micro lenses in the first few days. Strahan suggests that you encourage your child to locate the classroom and learn about the teacher’s name and classroom practices first, and then reconnect with friends first.

3. Create a morning list. Let’s face it: you need to remember to bring a lot of things to school in person, especially if your child is participating in extracurricular activities or sports. If your child feels unfamiliar because he rushed out in the morning, use a blackboard or sticky notes to make a daily backpack list so they don’t forget any necessities. Use it to check whether they have eaten lunch, classwork, and other important items, and they do it every day before leaving for school. “Load and pack their Chromebook- “.

4. Do your research. In areas where the country cannot yet provide freshman group tours, the school is looking for innovative virtual ways to welcome freshmen, including YouTube teaching videos, online PowerPoint presentations, Zoom chats with counselors, social media posts, etc.  Help your child understand the ins and outs of the new school before arriving on campus. Knowing what will happen helps reduce anxiety on the first day.