shoes they picked themselves <\/a>and not the ones that were picked for them. If an argument starts bubbling, you can quickly pivot the conversation to how much you like the shoes they picked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Organize their Workspace<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Has your child\u2019s homework space slowly descended into chaos over the past few weeks? This is a great task for even young kids to tackle on their own. From cleaning the work surface to organizing their writing tools, getting their workspace organized can help kids feel prepared for the work ahead. And it can help you make an inventory of what needs replacing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Set Goals<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Another great way to help kids feel prepared for the school year is to discuss the type of material they are going to see this year. Going into grade 3? That will come with new expectations regarding reading and writing ability. Does your child have challenges in that area? Consider helping them set goals for themselves. These can be a combination of long-term goals to help them feel motivated, and short-term goals to give them a sense of accomplishment along the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Get a Jump Start on Review<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
It might be time to brush up on concepts from the previous year. There may be some concepts they\u2019ve completely mastered and others they\u2019ve completely forgotten. The first weeks of school often cover a lot of material from the year before, but if your child has forgotten more than you expected, getting a jump start on review may help avoid feelings of frustration early in the year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Help Plan and Prepare Lunches<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Another great task to give kids is lunch planning\u2026 organizing the snacks in the pantry, writing up a meal plan for lunches, writing out the grocery list, and even helping with shopping (if you\u2019re feeling bold). And then maybe this is the year they start helping prepare their lunches each night. Regardless of your child\u2019s age, there\u2019s something for them to do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Prep for Day One<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
The first day of school is inevitably a stressful one, so making sure that all the boxes are checked can help reduce that stress for everyone. Less chaos in the morning means fewer chances of tears. The night before, have your child pack their school bag themselves. You\u2019ve no doubt gone through the check list, but they need to know what\u2019s what so they feel prepared when they get to school on the first day. Go through the supplies together and allow them to organize their bag in a way that makes sense for them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Kumon wishes your child the best of luck in the coming school year!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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Participate in Shopping<\/p>\n
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