
Can you believe summer break is almost over? I know many that are headed back this week, itâs crazy. We still have a month before weâll start the next school year but Iâve been getting my list of things to do together before that day comes! I always say, you can never be too prepared!
Backpacks and uniforms bought, washed and ready – We get new backpacks every year and with the awesome back to school deals weâve been seeing itâs a great time to grab a couple. Then Iâll take last yearâs bags and use them for emergency bags. Also donât forget to wash your kidâs school uniforms before that first day. And get your first day of school sign ready for pictures!
Lunchboxes, ice packs and ideas â Double check your lunchboxes make sure theyâre good for next year and get your icepacks ready. Also, I love having a list of ideas for home lunches that my kids can pick from the night before. Then itâs not a stress putting them together in the morning. So I have plans to create an idea list of lunches before school starts.
School supplies and essentials â Donât let the deals pass you buy. Check your supply closet and make sure you have what your kids are going to need for the coming school year. Make sure you have enough pencils, pens, crayons as well as graphing calculators for your older students.
Paper products â If you havenât gotten your teachers donation list yet itâs never too early to snag some of the items they usually have requested. Most of the teachers we have had ask for soft tissues (for cold season) and Clorox wipes. Those are great items to snag and donate to your studentâs classroom.
Morning routine â Donât wait to long before getting your kids used to going to bed early and waking up early. I even recommend having their alarm go off and get starting on their morning routine (breakfast, dressed, bed made) before school starts. I can be quite the adjustment for their little bodies.
Bonus: I also print pictures out and number them of different hair styles we can do in my girlsâ hair before school. When theyâre ready to have their hair done, they just tell me the number and we get it done. Makes for a smoother and easier morning.