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Use this back-to-school checklist to make sure you're ready when the big day arrives.
After all, there's a lot to accomplish before school begins!
1. Have a Fashion Show
Before you go shopping for new clothes, have each child try on the clothes they haven't worn since last year.
2. Fill Out Any Necessary Medical Forms
If you need to have forms signed by your child's pediatrician, send them to your doctor's office as soon as possible. Also, if your child has a food allergy, contact your child's teacher before the school year begins to discuss any necessary precautions.
3. Purchase School Supplies
You can get a list of the specific school supplies that your child will need from the school, or by going to your local Target, Walmart and office supply store. They now collect and make available all supply lists from surrounding schools.
4. Confirm your child care arrangements
Whether you have an existing caregiver or need to find one, don't wait until the last minute. Confirm that they know the date school begins, update your payment plans and ensure your child's space is available. If you need child care the CCRC can help! - By phone - Call 440-960-7187 ext 234. Mandy McMahon can assist you personally!
- By email - MMcMahon@ccrcinc.com
- In-Person - 5350 Oberlin Ave., Lorain
5. Up Date Your Calendar Your calendar is a great tool for staying organized and managing the kids' busy schedules. Take the time to add school-related items to your calendar, like half-days and holidays. Also, fill in your kids' regular activities, like soccer practice, ballet, or karate. 6. Gradually Move the Kids' Bedtimes Up You'll want to be sure your kids are getting plenty of sleep when school starts. If your kids have been staying up extra late this summer, you want to gradually move their bedtimes up by about fifteen minutes a night. This will make bedtimes easier on you when school begins, and it will help relieve the back-to-school jitters and insomnia. As a child care professional this is a good time to provide information to your families transitioning to kindergarten. Help them connect to the school, assist them with any additional supports they may need (special needs), make a social story available to the child to help make the transition one without fear. For additional resources contact Cindy Bowens 440-960-7187 ext. 249 or cindyb@ccrcinc.com Lorain County Information on Transitioning Children to Kindergarten Traveling to Kindergarten - Click here to read more |
