How to Get Ready for Going Back to School
Score your school supplies early., Plan a wardrobe., Plan some outfits., Attack the closet., Make a plan for success., Set up a place to study., Jump-start your knowledge., Plan lunches., Update at regular intervals.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Score your school supplies early.
Beat the rush, avoid traveling to more than one store, and relax.
Consider letting someone else do the shopping.
Use a service like educate where you pay a flat fee to have all your child's supplies delivered to his/her classroom on the first day of class. -
Step 2: Plan a wardrobe.
Instead of buying things all willy-nilly, make a plan
-- see what fits and is still fashionable from last year.
Look for "holes" in the wardrobe (in other words, what's missing), and shop accordingly.
You'll save time, money and stress. , To keep the first week of school stress-free, plan out five cute outfits.
Make sure they're comfortable and you like them. , Try to organize your closet and to keep it organized.
Try using labels, bins, or shelves. , What worked last year (in terms of homework and studying) may not be a perfect fit this year.
Be open to new ideas and be willing to make adjustments as necessary. , Many students find it helpful to have a desk stuffed with supplies in a quiet place.
That way, they have somewhere peaceful and well-stocked to work.
Set up study station long before school starts. , If you're a student about to enter into first-year french, consider buying a phrasebook or dictionary and doing a little studying before the course actually begins.
You may also find it helpful to brush up on previous knowledge that may help you in this year's classes. , It's important that a student has a healthy and tasty lunch packed when they go to school.
That way, they won't eat cafeteria food or things from vending machines; those are high in calories and low in nutrition.
If you're a student, work out a healthy meal plan for yourself, or if you're the parent, make sure you pack nutritious things for your children. , It only takes a few minutes to ensure that things are running smoothly and to make any necessary adjustments.
It doesn’t have to be anything as formal as a “family conference,” rather, it can be as simple as a five-minute conversation with your student and a quick room inspection. -
Step 3: Plan some outfits.
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Step 4: Attack the closet.
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Step 5: Make a plan for success.
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Step 6: Set up a place to study.
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Step 7: Jump-start your knowledge.
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Step 8: Plan lunches.
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Step 9: Update at regular intervals.
Detailed Guide
Beat the rush, avoid traveling to more than one store, and relax.
Consider letting someone else do the shopping.
Use a service like educate where you pay a flat fee to have all your child's supplies delivered to his/her classroom on the first day of class.
Instead of buying things all willy-nilly, make a plan
-- see what fits and is still fashionable from last year.
Look for "holes" in the wardrobe (in other words, what's missing), and shop accordingly.
You'll save time, money and stress. , To keep the first week of school stress-free, plan out five cute outfits.
Make sure they're comfortable and you like them. , Try to organize your closet and to keep it organized.
Try using labels, bins, or shelves. , What worked last year (in terms of homework and studying) may not be a perfect fit this year.
Be open to new ideas and be willing to make adjustments as necessary. , Many students find it helpful to have a desk stuffed with supplies in a quiet place.
That way, they have somewhere peaceful and well-stocked to work.
Set up study station long before school starts. , If you're a student about to enter into first-year french, consider buying a phrasebook or dictionary and doing a little studying before the course actually begins.
You may also find it helpful to brush up on previous knowledge that may help you in this year's classes. , It's important that a student has a healthy and tasty lunch packed when they go to school.
That way, they won't eat cafeteria food or things from vending machines; those are high in calories and low in nutrition.
If you're a student, work out a healthy meal plan for yourself, or if you're the parent, make sure you pack nutritious things for your children. , It only takes a few minutes to ensure that things are running smoothly and to make any necessary adjustments.
It doesn’t have to be anything as formal as a “family conference,” rather, it can be as simple as a five-minute conversation with your student and a quick room inspection.
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