10 Important Back-to-School Lessons to teach your kids

For Moms, sending your kids off to school isn’t easy. Moms worry about kids while they’re away, and after spending so much time with them over the Summer, it's hard to let them go all day, each day. Similarly, it is difficult for children to return to school once the summer has ended. It can be difficult for children to re-establish their routine. They may feel nervous, stressed, or concerned about their performance at school. As mothers, it is vital to teach your children a few things and prepare them to face the challenges of school. In this article, we will outline ten ways you can achieve precisely that.

Kindness is a majorly underrated trait. If your kid is kind, they will go far in life. Kindness is a crucial asset for their survival in the world. Teaches your youngster to be kind and treat others as they wish to be treated. Spend the summer discussing the value of kindness with your youngster. Most importantly, model kindness yourself!

Bullies are an unfortunate reality of school. Teach your child how to deal with them. Bullies are often upset or insecure kids who are looking to make themselves feel good by exerting power. Teach your kid to stand up to bullies and say “NO.” Being able to raise your voice, stand up for yourself, and tell bullies no is an important tool for school survival. Teach your child that it is okay to talk to teachers or administrators about any issues they’re facing at school with bullies.

Getting your children to go to bed and wake up at regular times is a major challenge when returning to school. Allow yourself some wriggle space now rather than waiting until the last day or two before the start of the school year. Try starting your kids on the schooltime sleep schedule at least two weeks before school starts. This will save you (and them) a huge headache once school rolls around. Your kids will be refreshed, energized, and ready to go once that first day of school arrives!

Get your kids to read over the Summer! Over the Summer, children lose significant amounts of learning gained over the semester. To help bolster your child, encourage them to read books over the Summer. Take them to the library, help them pick out books, and foster a love of learning.

There are a lot of great programs and things that kids can do outside of school that they might enjoy. Letting your kids explore their interests at school clubs will let them get involved, make friends, and learn skills and passions. Soon enough, your kids will love going to school!

Teaching your children to focus in class is not a simple task. Teach your children the value of focusing and remaining present in class. Teach them breathing techniques to help calm their nerves and maintain their focus.

In the weeks preceding the return to classes, try making the return to school positive for your kids. Get them ready by taking them to shop for school supplies, letting them pick out their back-to-school clothes, and letting them help you brainstorm lunch ideas. By getting kids involved in the back-to-school decision-making process, they’ll be excited to return to classes.

If your child walks or rides the bus to school, try getting them together with another neighborhood kid. The two can walk or ride the bus to school, arrive together, and accompany each other on the way home. Having a friend and using the buddy system is good for your kid. It will keep them happy and safe between school and home.

Inculcate in your children the significance of self-discipline, particularly with regard to their academic obligations. Instruct them in the completion of their homework using a few uncomplicated techniques: initially, assign them a small amount of homework prior to the commencement of school to acclimatize them to perform tasks at home. Secondly, when they complete their homework, reward them! Positive reinforcement is a huge tool. Kids should feel accomplished when they do their homework.

This one is huge. You should teach your kids to respect their teachers. A good bond between your child and their teacher will last a lifetime. Teach kids to respect authority. Teach them to sit still, say “yes ma'am” and “no ma'am,” and follow their teacher.

~ 🌸Even though sending your kids back to school is scary, it doesn't have to be! By preparing your kids and giving them moral tools, you ensure that they are well-prepared for a school environment where their kindness, respect, and patience will take them far! ~