• THREE WEEKS BEFORE
• Get a family calendar the whole family can share
• Find out school orientation times and other school meetings
• Go through clothing closets and drawers
• Find out about back to school sales in your area
• Get the school supplies list from school or classroom teacher
• Create a family binder
• Think about an emergency plan and who to contact
• Make a plan about what to do with school papers and artwork (consider using limiting containers)
• TWO WEEKS BEFORE
• Go school shopping for supplies and clothes, if needed
• Make a plan for bed times and rising times
• Confirm child care arrangements
• Craft your routines and rules for morning, afterschool, and evening
• Think about a lunch-packing station in your kitchen
• Set up a homework area
• ONE WEEK BEFORE
• Talk to kids about school to allay any fears and concerns
• Make menu plan for the first two weeks
• Buy groceries
• Make a rotation menu for breakfasts
• Start practicing routines
• Agree on homework times and screen time rules for after school
• Get supplies that are missing
• Definitely adjust bedtimes and rising times
• Do a test drive to the new school
• Wash all clothes
• Practice bus stop, walking, etc.
• FIRST WEEK
• Real work begins!
• Organize student according to teacher's instructions
• Buy more supplies as they come up
• Put all information on calendar and in family binder
• Fill out forms and buy lunch tickets, etc.
• Make adjustments!

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