{"id":64195,"date":"2025-07-05T14:19:02","date_gmt":"2025-07-05T22:19:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/?p=64195"},"modified":"2025-08-14T11:00:39","modified_gmt":"2025-08-14T19:00:39","slug":"back-to-school-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/advice\/back-to-school-tips\/64195","title":{"rendered":"Back to School Tips for Parents and Families to Start the Year Off Right"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group aofl-printables-titlegroup\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button aofl-rounded-bubble-title\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" 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class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#0515bd\"><strong>Back to School Tips for Parents and Families to Start the Year Off Right<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group aofl-3rem-padding aofl-waysToShare is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-6c531013 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-cac72e5565515bed76b2ed0d621b23ca\" style=\"color:#467ff7\"><strong>Share<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-social-links has-icon-color has-icon-background-color aofl-social-icons-share is-layout-flex wp-block-social-links-is-layout-flex\"><li style=\"color:#467ff7;background-color:#ffffff00;\" class=\"wp-social-link wp-social-link-facebook  wp-block-social-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/%20\" class=\"wp-block-social-link-anchor\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M12 2C6.5 2 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class=\"wp-social-link wp-social-link-chain  wp-block-social-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/%20\" class=\"wp-block-social-link-anchor\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M15.6,7.2H14v1.5h1.6c2,0,3.7,1.7,3.7,3.7s-1.7,3.7-3.7,3.7H14v1.5h1.6c2.8,0,5.2-2.3,5.2-5.2,0-2.9-2.3-5.2-5.2-5.2zM4.7,12.4c0-2,1.7-3.7,3.7-3.7H10V7.2H8.4c-2.9,0-5.2,2.3-5.2,5.2,0,2.9,2.3,5.2,5.2,5.2H10v-1.5H8.4c-2,0-3.7-1.7-3.7-3.7zm4.6.9h5.3v-1.5H9.3v1.5z\"><\/path><\/svg><span class=\"wp-block-social-link-label screen-reader-text\">Link<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#767676;font-style:normal;font-weight:400\">Take a deep breath, and get ready to start a fantastic new school year!<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group aofl-advice-table-ofcontents has-background\" style=\"border-radius:5px;background-color:#e9f5ff\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-background\" style=\"color:#01075f;background-color:#bdd7ff\">Table of Contents<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-ef173d3228ca1da047f13997e2e97cc2\" style=\"color:#033eaa;font-style:normal;font-weight:600\"><strong><strong><a href=\"#routines\" title=\"\">Back-to-School Tips: Routines and Schedules<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a11b49f67885e274a5a0e67470fb9fc2\" style=\"color:#033eaa;font-style:normal;font-weight:600\"><strong><strong><strong><a href=\"#healthy\" title=\"\">Back-to-School Tips: Healthy Personal Habits<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9d2188e008aba23437616abc96a18d63\" style=\"color:#033eaa;font-style:normal;font-weight:600\"><strong><strong><strong><a href=\"#academic\" title=\"\">Back-to-School Tips for Academic Success<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-5ec66c72d0fd75a244f97f229af593f4\" style=\"color:#033eaa;font-style:normal;font-weight:600\"><strong><strong><a href=\"#excitement\" title=\"\">Back-to-School Tips: Build Excitement and Address Anxieties<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-0c07cecf15e06305f6014380f453234a\" style=\"color:#033eaa;font-style:normal;font-weight:600\"><a href=\"#organization\" title=\"\">Organizational Back-to-School Tips<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-29783c50a47bc0d2b986cd928e227577\" style=\"color:#033eaa;font-style:normal;font-weight:600\"><a href=\"#preparation\" title=\"\">Back-to-School Preparation Tips<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-768e3750f38a1b93ca11f5c21002a03e\" style=\"color:#033eaa;font-style:normal;font-weight:600\"><a href=\"#parents\" title=\"\">First Day of School Tips for Parents<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:2px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-826861f26be2d5daab2e4e76169cd4b1\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">When back-to-school time rolls around, parents feel the pressure increase. This is especially true if your child is starting school for the first time, and you\u2019re not sure what to expect. (Chances are, things have changed quite a bit since you were in school.) <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-5ee1633f350f8d312c19ffa7f2da5d54\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">No worries! We\u2019ve put together a big list of the best back to school tips for parents and families, so you\u2019ll be ready to go when that first bell rings. For the ultimate back-to-school game plan, pair these tips with our free printable <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/advice\/back-to-school-checklist\/64073\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">back-to-school checklists<\/a>.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns aofl-activities-step3 is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9638fc67 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-radius:0px;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-bottom:0;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-b2a27621 wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"border-radius:25px;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\"><div 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https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/ABCmouse-Figure-with-Book-Stack-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-b2a27621 wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0;flex-basis:3%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-58c294c498296106c0aabac5453fba6b is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"color:#01075f;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-orange-border-color has-ivory-lace-background-color has-background\" style=\"border-width:3px;border-radius:25px;margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-e846a82e wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns state_post_call_out_area is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-3da10676 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:10%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-orange-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d3fec67d9bac7b9e0d2c0a58d22814c0\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0;font-size:100px\">!<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">Tip:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a74a5ba2de0573e249dc898933274ee3\" style=\"color:#01075f;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">Help your child get back in the educational swing of things by playing ABCmouse <a href=\"http:\/\/abcmouse.com\/learn\/abcmouse\/free-games-on-abcmouse\/7605\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">free online learning games<\/a>, designed by experts for kids in preschool through second grade!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-fe91dc11fc6e8ff017ccb4b5bb17a238\" style=\"color:#01075f;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">While they brush up on their academic skills, you can peruse this list and start prepping for the first day of school.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Back-to-School-Border.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-61465\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Back-to-School-Border.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Back-to-School-Border-300x50.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Back-to-School-Border-768x128.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"wp-block-image u-m-hide\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/abc\/subscription\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"924\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Long-Text-CTA_Desktop-no-scroll.png\" alt=\"10,000 ways for your child to love learning! ABCmouse free 30 day trial. \" class=\"wp-image-57442\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Long-Text-CTA_Desktop-no-scroll.png 924w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Long-Text-CTA_Desktop-no-scroll-300x146.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Long-Text-CTA_Desktop-no-scroll-768x374.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 924px) 100vw, 924px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image u-d-hide aofl-mb-3rem-margin \">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"Aligned with early childhood education standards  Tracks progress and adjusts learning path  Fun games, books, puzzles, and videos  Safe, ad-free learning environment\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"508\" height=\"620\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Long-Text-CTA_Mobile-no-scroll.png\" alt=\"10,000 ways for your child to love learning! ABCmouse free 30 day trial. \" class=\"wp-image-57443\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Long-Text-CTA_Mobile-no-scroll.png 508w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Long-Text-CTA_Mobile-no-scroll-246x300.png 246w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 508px) 100vw, 508px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-orange-border-color has-ivory-lace-background-color has-background\" style=\"border-radius:15px;margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading anchor-link-with-margin has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-f9cbc987933787e76a3d4f0736cf7833\" id=\"routines\" style=\"color:#0515bd;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\"><strong>Back-to-School Tips: Routines and Schedules<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-midnight-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-7205d7cb2d0769c441d876ca2e2e3a31\" style=\"line-height:1.5\">Establish consistent school routines, and begin practicing them around two weeks before the first day of school. This gets kids into the habit and helps families work out any kinks before school gets underway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns aofl-mb-3rem-margin  aofl-desktop-margin is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<ol style=\"line-height:1.5\" class=\"wp-block-list has-midnight-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-7f475436b821a28739cc0344bf195ce5\">\n<li><strong>Create a daily schedule<\/strong>, and review it with everyone. Visual schedules can help children (and parents) understand what to expect each day and prevent last-minute confusion.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Post and maintain a dry-erase board <strong>calendar to coordinate<\/strong> everyone\u2019s long-term schedules too.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Establish a morning routine<\/strong>, encouraging kids to do things in the same order each day. This could include wake up, make bed, take a shower, eat breakfast, brush teeth, etc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Start a school night routine<\/strong> as well: Lay out clothes, pack lunches, fill backpacks, and place them by the front door, and so on.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Establish a routine<\/strong> for kids to follow when <strong>arriving home from school<\/strong>: Hang up coat, take off shoes, put backpack in homework corner, change school clothes, have a snack, 30 minutes of screen time, homework, help with dinner, etc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Rehearse transportation routines<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list aofl-no-padding has-teal-color has-text-color\">\n<li class=\"has-midnight-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2bd2a7050639fa580cac5943cb8650ea\">If your child will walk or bike to school, do several practice runs together to see how long it takes and plan for inclement weather.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-midnight-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-41f47f9fc0b9aa8722d3187befe5055c\">If you\u2019re driving them, work out the timing and route (remember to allow time for the drop-off\/pick-up line). Review with your child who is allowed to pick them up after school, and go over any backup plans.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-midnight-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-6b3f03d1aa8f2802d3f19541034845e7\">Review bus schedules and visit your child\u2019s bus stop. Discuss general bus safety rules.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Practice lunchtime routines<\/strong>. School lunches are often shorter and filled with distractions. Some kids even forget or run out of time to eat! Set a timer for 20 minutes and practice unpacking and eating lunch, then repacking the lunchbox. Remind kids that lunchtime can be fun and relaxing, but nutrition comes first.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To help routines stick, <strong>create checklists<\/strong> and slip them into plastic sheet protectors. Kids can check off the items with dry-erase markers as they complete them, then erase and start over the next day.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/BTS-Mouse-Figure-300x300.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-64262\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/BTS-Mouse-Figure-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/BTS-Mouse-Figure-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/BTS-Mouse-Figure-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/BTS-Mouse-Figure.png 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Back-to-School-Border.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-61465\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Back-to-School-Border.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Back-to-School-Border-300x50.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Back-to-School-Border-768x128.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-orange-border-color has-ivory-lace-background-color has-background\" style=\"border-radius:15px;margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading anchor-link-with-margin has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-32bcd4ba65b0683978956bb4bf9352db\" id=\"healthy\" style=\"color:#0515bd;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\"><strong>Back-to-School Tips: Healthy Personal Habits<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-midnight-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-61c0be61bfa21b1a8a102a0f8f1f9080\" style=\"line-height:1.5\">Over the summer, sleep schedules tend to shift, mealtimes aren\u2019t always regular, and kids spend more time playing on their own instead of following routines. It takes a bit to readjust once school starts up again. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-midnight-blue-color has-frosted-sky-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-68cf1c1d5d3876be90b24e6bf709c980\" style=\"border-radius:15px;line-height:1.5\"><strong>Use these tips to start preparing kids in advance so they can maintain healthy habits during the year.<br><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns reverse-order aofl-mb-3rem-margin  aofl-desktop-margin is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"263\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/ABCmouse-Holding-Apple-Figure-263x300.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-64208\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/ABCmouse-Holding-Apple-Figure-263x300.png 263w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/ABCmouse-Holding-Apple-Figure-1052x1200.png 1052w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/ABCmouse-Holding-Apple-Figure-768x876.png 768w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/ABCmouse-Holding-Apple-Figure-1347x1536.png 1347w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/ABCmouse-Holding-Apple-Figure-1796x2048.png 1796w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 263px) 100vw, 263px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<ol start=\"9\" style=\"line-height:1.5\" class=\"wp-block-list has-midnight-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-8f467392915665ead6555c4d88ede204\">\n<li><strong>Adjust sleep schedules gradually<\/strong>: Shift bedtimes earlier a week or two before school to ease into the new schedule. You can do this by as little as five minutes a day to make things easier.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Plan meals together<\/strong>, including breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Strive to create menus that are nutritious and balanced, but also include things everyone will enjoy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Don\u2019t skip breakfast<\/strong>! Plan quick and healthy meals at home, or participate in your school\u2019s breakfast program if available.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Teach your child to pack their own lunch<\/strong>. Very young kids can work with their parents, choosing foods and placing them in their lunchbox. By mid-elementary, kids can do a lot of this work themselves, including adding items to the grocery list when they\u2019re running low.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Create a healthy snacks bin.<\/strong> Growing and learning makes kids hungry! Choose easy, healthy snacks together that they can enjoy, and set rules about them (no snacks one hour before dinner, no sugary snacks before bed, etc.).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cut back on screen time<\/strong>. Your child probably had more free time for screens over the summer, but now\u2019s the time to start cutting back to prepare for school-year limits. Tip: Reducing exposure to screens before bed can promote better sleep!&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Stay hydrated<\/strong>. Most schools permit kids to carry personal water bottles. Show your child how to clean and fill theirs, and remind them to drink regularly throughout the day.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Encourage independence and problem-solving.<\/strong> Involve your child in choosing their school supplies, creating routines, and handling tasks like dressing themselves and taking care of hygiene. They\u2019ll be expected to do things on their own in the classroom, so help them prepare now by entrusting them to complete age-appropriate tasks and chores to get ready for back to school.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Promote a growth mindset.<\/strong> Remind them that school will be full of challenges and things they don\u2019t know how to do \u2026 yet. Assure them it\u2019s okay (and expected!) to make mistakes\u2014that\u2019s how we learn. Recognize their resilience when they persevere, and celebrate their efforts along with their accomplishments.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Don\u2019t be surprised when kids have more meltdowns<\/strong> than usual. Adjusting to new routines is exhausting and overwhelming at any age, and very young kids are still learning how to process their feelings. Hear them out, then see if they need more sleep, healthier foods, or some other type of support.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Talk to kids about emotions and mental health<\/strong> from an early age. Be sure they know who to ask for help when they need it and that their family will always listen and support without judgment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Show your child how to set goals<\/strong>, like drinking a certain amount of water, reading a set number of pages, or spending a specific amount of time outside each day. Use habit trackers or star charts to help them stay on target.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hero-cta-component class=\"wp-block-abcmouse-hero-cta-component\"><\/hero-cta-component>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Back-to-School-Border.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-61465\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Back-to-School-Border.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Back-to-School-Border-300x50.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Back-to-School-Border-768x128.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-orange-border-color has-ivory-lace-background-color has-background\" style=\"border-radius:15px;margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading anchor-link-with-margin has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-ed6363357a4164595e3d03e498445f73\" id=\"academic\" style=\"color:#0515bd;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\"><strong>Back-to-School Tips for Academic Success<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-midnight-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-e65d5b87fa1bb3bffbe3edfc528ca355\" style=\"line-height:1.5\">Learning is what it\u2019s all about! Here\u2019s how you can provide your child support and guidance to help them succeed academically in the year ahead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns aofl-mb-3rem-margin  aofl-desktop-margin is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<ol start=\"21\" style=\"line-height:1.5\" class=\"wp-block-list has-midnight-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4fe30bccecf2a49d7e31d412d2c91791\">\n<li><strong>Create a space just for homework and study<\/strong>, somewhere quiet enough for them to concentrate but with help nearby if they need it. Keep all the supplies and resources there they need, to eliminate the distraction of tracking down materials.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When possible, try to <strong>set aside the same time for homework<\/strong> each day to make it part of the routine. Avoid the time right after kids get home from school, when they need room to relax and unwind (and may frequently have extracurricular activities), and don\u2019t wait until right before bed either, or kids may have difficulty settling down to sleep. For many families, right after dinner is the perfect time.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-1ddeb514404710dc5e1ad1fe73c3ff3e\">Whether or not your child has homework,<strong> set aside time nightly to read together<\/strong>. Experts recommend at least 20 minutes a day of reading time. ABCmouse offers a digital collection of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/abcmouse\/discover-the-joy-of-reading-with-abcmouses-extensive-online-library\/7618\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">over 400 books<\/a> to add variety to your child&#8217;s library.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For kids with a lot of assignments and activities to keep track of, <strong>show them how to use an academic calendar<\/strong>, planner, or scheduling app. The older they get, the more responsibility they should take for keeping track of what\u2019s due when.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Remember: Your child learns at their own pace. Don\u2019t compare them to yourself at their age, their siblings, or even to fellow classmates. <strong>Be patient, and allow them space to make mistakes<\/strong> they can learn from. Talk to your child\u2019s teachers if you have concerns about their progress, and praise their efforts and improvements instead of focusing only on grades.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Check in with your child regularly<\/strong> to see how they feel about school in general. Try having a casual conversation with them on Sunday nights as you help clean out and reorganize their backpack for the week ahead. Make it a habit, and your child will feel comfortable sharing their concerns and achievements.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Don\u2019t wait for report cards! <\/strong>Learn how to check your child\u2019s progress in the school\u2019s online portal, so you can catch and address any problems early.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Keep lines of communication open <\/strong>with your child\u2019s teachers and school. Use the communication methods they prefer, and remember that teachers don\u2019t work 24 hours a day, so you may need to be patient in hearing back from them. Involve your child in the discussion whenever you can, so they have a sense of ownership and autonomy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>As kids get older, <strong>encourage them to talk directly with their teachers <\/strong>if they have questions, problems, or concerns. Parents can advocate for their children while teaching them the importance of speaking up for themselves.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"297\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/ABC-Math-1-Figure-297x300.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-64226\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/ABC-Math-1-Figure-297x300.png 297w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/ABC-Math-1-Figure-1188x1200.png 1188w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/ABC-Math-1-Figure-768x776.png 768w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/ABC-Math-1-Figure-1520x1536.png 1520w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/ABC-Math-1-Figure.png 1853w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 297px) 100vw, 297px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-midnight-blue-color has-frosted-sky-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-4fed55cc86e3ebc79d27fdd246645b6b\" style=\"border-radius:15px;line-height:1.5\"><strong>ABCmouse is proven to double early learning gains in literacy and math*. Add it to your child&#8217;s daily routine to boost their skills through <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/abcmouse\/free-games-on-abcmouse\/7605\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">engaging games<\/a> and lessons.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-midnight-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-27c9402c2efe7bf05406902f30e3c65c\" style=\"font-size:13px\">*<em>Age of Learning study; PreK kids; min. 2 day\/wk &amp; 1 hr\/wk usage. See\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/aofl.com\/research\">aofl.com\/research<\/a>\u00a0for more info<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Back-to-School-Border.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-61465\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Back-to-School-Border.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Back-to-School-Border-300x50.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Back-to-School-Border-768x128.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-orange-border-color has-ivory-lace-background-color has-background\" style=\"border-radius:15px;margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading anchor-link-with-margin has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-0acd490b4315109df33ba81434a716be\" id=\"excitement\" style=\"color:#0515bd;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\"><strong>Back-to-School Tips: Build Excitement and Address Anxieties<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-midnight-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3d834f54fe9b0e5e32435da61f1d58a8\" style=\"line-height:1.5\">Going back to school can be exciting and scary all at once! Make sure your child knows it\u2019s okay to have all sorts of feelings about the first day of school and talk about them together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns reverse-order aofl-mb-3rem-margin  aofl-desktop-margin is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"298\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/ABCmouse-Paintbrush-Figure-298x300.png\" alt=\"ABCmouse holding a paintbrush and paint pallet. \" class=\"wp-image-56735\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/ABCmouse-Paintbrush-Figure-298x300.png 298w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/ABCmouse-Paintbrush-Figure-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/ABCmouse-Paintbrush-Figure.png 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 298px) 100vw, 298px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<ol start=\"30\" style=\"line-height:1.5\" class=\"wp-block-list has-midnight-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-f17aa4619347be746c7e8c0046c3cc0d\">\n<li><strong>Ask your child what they\u2019re most looking forward to<\/strong> in school this year, and what they\u2019re worried about or afraid of. Acknowledge their concerns, and help them see their challenges from new and encouraging angles. For example, if they\u2019re worried about not knowing anyone in their classroom, remind them that it\u2019s a chance to find new friends!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-f048b1acbdc1cf5a98285c2387ee8f36\"><strong>Read back-to-school books together<\/strong>. Books can help children visualize and understand the school experience, especially those just starting for the first time. Use our list of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/advice\/back-to-school-books-to-excite-and-reassure-young-students\/64144\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">60 back-to-school books<\/a> to get started.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Role-play<\/strong> unfamiliar scenarios, such as asking for permission to go to the restroom, raising their hand to speak in class, riding the school bus, or talking to other students they don\u2019t know yet.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Visit the school or classroom.<\/strong> Familiarizing children with the environment can reduce the feeling of being overwhelmed, and nearly all schools welcome families to visit ahead of time. Look for announcements about Meet the Teacher or Back to School events, or contact your school about the chance to visit quietly on your own if your child is very anxious.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If your child hasn\u2019t seen their school friends all summer, <strong>try to arrange a playdate <\/strong>with a few of them to help them get reacquainted before school starts again.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Speak positively about school<\/strong>, learning, and teachers. Even if you didn\u2019t love everything about school yourself, try to keep your attitude focused on the importance of education and how much fun school has the potential to be. Your child will take their cues from you, especially when they\u2019re young, so set the right example.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Encourage your child to talk to older children<\/strong> about their own experiences with a school, teacher, or learning experience. They can offer real perspectives on what to expect, and get your child excited about what\u2019s to come.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If your child is nervous about riding the bus or joining a carpool, <strong>try to find them a buddy <\/strong>so they\u2019ll always have someone they know and can sit with or talk to.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Volunteer in the classroom<\/strong> if your schedule allows or make a point to attend school functions, such as conferences or fun school functions. Consider joining and participating in the PTA\/PTO. Being involved in the school community can show support for your child&#8217;s education and help you get a sense of what their day is like at school, as well as meet their classmates.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Back-to-School-Border.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-61465\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Back-to-School-Border.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Back-to-School-Border-300x50.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Back-to-School-Border-768x128.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide is-vertical is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-dd225191 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<printables-email-registration style=\"width:fit-content;display:flex;margin:auto\" class=\"wp-block-abcmouse-printables-email-registration\"><\/printables-email-registration>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-orange-border-color has-ivory-lace-background-color has-background\" style=\"border-radius:15px;margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading anchor-link-with-margin has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-f60b32c3f1732829ec550c9705f70c37\" id=\"organization\" style=\"color:#0515bd;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\"><strong>Organizational Back-to-School Tips<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-midnight-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-cb5daa31c22322c6e1468969c1dcb9c9\" style=\"line-height:1.5\">Once the school year kicks off, it seems to go like a whirlwind! Staying organized is key to helping everything go smoothly. Try these tips and tricks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns aofl-mb-3rem-margin  aofl-desktop-margin is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<ol start=\"38\" style=\"line-height:1.5\" class=\"wp-block-list has-midnight-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-79538d37b30a850041cf760aaa5c1e12\">\n<li><strong>Review the school calendar<\/strong> and mark key dates (like holidays or breaks) in your own personal calendars. Make note of regular or special early release days that can affect your schedule.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Create a family calendar<\/strong> to track school events, assignments, and activities. (A large dry-erase board calendar is ideal.) Hang it in a central location and review it regularly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Choose a specific place in your child\u2019s backpack where they\u2019ll keep all the forms, flyers, permission slips<\/strong>, etc. they bring home from school. Then, designate a place at home where they\u2019ll place these items as soon as they get home each day (such as a bin or bulletin board), and decide on a time when you\u2019ll check and review them (right after dinner, for instance).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Post important flyers and reminders on a family bulletin board<\/strong>. Look it over each night, and clean it off every weekend to make room for new papers and ensure nothing is forgotten.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Create a \u201cLaunch Zone\u201d <\/strong>by the front door where kids keep their coats, hats, shoes, backpacks, instruments, athletic gear, etc. Before kids go to bed each night, ensure everything they\u2019ll need for the next day is in place, so they can just grab it and head out the door.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Use color-coded sticky notes <\/strong>(one color per child) to post reminders in highly visible places, like bathroom mirrors or even inside their shoes!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Organize school papers and notebooks by color:<\/strong> red for math, green for writing, orange for social studies, etc. (Some teachers have their own color-coded systems, so check with them first.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Set aside some weekend time to plan<\/strong> and do meal prep as a family. Get everyone involved in making menus, creating shopping lists, shopping for groceries, and prepping things in advance<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/ABCmouse-Figure-with-Binoculars-300x300.png\" alt=\"ABCmouse looking through binoculars wearing a fun safari hat. \" class=\"wp-image-57910\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/ABCmouse-Figure-with-Binoculars-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/ABCmouse-Figure-with-Binoculars-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/ABCmouse-Figure-with-Binoculars.png 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Back-to-School-Border.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-61465\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Back-to-School-Border.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Back-to-School-Border-300x50.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Back-to-School-Border-768x128.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-orange-border-color has-ivory-lace-background-color has-background\" style=\"border-radius:15px;margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading anchor-link-with-margin has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-fcfaa3fa7cae7a8cb2ad3e1439125011\" id=\"preparation\" style=\"color:#0515bd;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\"><strong>Back-to-School Preparation Tips<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-midnight-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2e4999788ac953c7b69091aabe6d8342\" style=\"line-height:1.5\">The days leading up to the first day of school are full of all sorts of important tasks. We\u2019ve highlighted some of the most important here, but you can also use our ultimate Back to School Checklist to make sure you don\u2019t miss a thing!<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns reverse-order aofl-mb-3rem-margin  aofl-desktop-margin is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/ABC-Mouse-Celebration-2-Figure-225x300.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-56739\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/ABC-Mouse-Celebration-2-Figure-225x300.png 225w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/ABC-Mouse-Celebration-2-Figure.png 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<ol start=\"47\" style=\"line-height:1.5\" class=\"wp-block-list has-midnight-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-27150cac8de03647009982deff7cc353\">\n<li><strong>Attend orientation<\/strong>, meet-the-teacher nights, and back-to-school events, if offered. Bring a pen and notebook, plus any questions you have for the school or teachers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sign up for school newsletters<\/strong>, apps, and communication platforms, and follow school, teacher, and classroom accounts on social media.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Complete all registration<\/strong> and required forms early. These are usually available online in the school portal, so register there if necessary.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Check in with the school<\/strong> about immunization and health requirements. Make appointments for your child to see the doctor and dentist in the month before school starts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>As soon as your child\u2019s<strong> school supply list<\/strong> is available, begin ordering or purchasing what you\u2019ll need when prices are best. Watch for back to school sales and tax breaks, as well as charitable community events like Fill a Backpack.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Take a complete <strong>inventory of your child\u2019s clothes<\/strong> and shoes for the fall season. Shop early for any needed school clothes, uniforms, and shoes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Apply for the free\/reduced lunch program,<\/strong> or load funds onto the school meal account.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-52da9b1fe6b9e6300da3681c14744e91\"><strong>Don\u2019t forget to budget for school fees<\/strong>, which can add up. Contact your school to get an estimated amount, and use the summer months to save up for what your child will need.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Back-to-School-Border.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-61465\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Back-to-School-Border.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Back-to-School-Border-300x50.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Back-to-School-Border-768x128.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-orange-border-color has-ivory-lace-background-color has-background\" style=\"border-radius:15px;margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading anchor-link-with-margin has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-e0cee6bfef820ba845e40e22fa9da0f5\" id=\"parents\" style=\"color:#0515bd;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\"><strong>First Day of School Tips for Parents<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-midnight-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a7e2ecc701ce6c1610e1ad2b801ba227\" style=\"line-height:1.5\">The big day is here at last! Use these tips to help it go smoothly, and don\u2019t forget to capture the memories!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns aofl-mb-3rem-margin  aofl-desktop-margin is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<ol start=\"55\" style=\"line-height:1.5\" class=\"wp-block-list has-midnight-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-ee860be9b8be80c2530259b3c04093f5\">\n<li><strong>Stay calm and confident<\/strong>\u2014even if your child is anxious. Sending kids off on their own is hard for many parents, but it\u2019s important that your child sees your smiling face as they start their first day.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Prep breakfast, pack lunches and backpacks<\/strong>, and lay out first-day-of school outfits the night before. Put a checklist on the inside of the front door so no one forgets anything.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Plan some extra time the first morning<\/strong>, since everything is still a bit unfamiliar. This also gives you time for a first-day photo! (Consider making or printing out a \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/printables-and-worksheets\/first-day-of-school-signs\/63118\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">First Day of [grade]\u201d sign<\/a> for them to hold in advance.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tuck a special note<\/strong>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/printables-and-worksheets\/jokes-for-kids\/59951\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">joke<\/a>, or snack into their lunch or backpack for them to find later in the day.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Don\u2019t get angry or impatient<\/strong> if kids cry or struggle. Provide reassurance, and promise that you\u2019ll see them again soon and that they\u2019ll have so much to tell you about their day.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Plan a special dinner or after-school activity<\/strong> to celebrate their first day. This gives even the most nervous of kids something to look forward to!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"252\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/ABC-Mouse-Reading-Figure-252x300.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-64233\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/ABC-Mouse-Reading-Figure-252x300.png 252w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/ABC-Mouse-Reading-Figure-1006x1200.png 1006w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/ABC-Mouse-Reading-Figure-768x916.png 768w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/ABC-Mouse-Reading-Figure-1288x1536.png 1288w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/ABC-Mouse-Reading-Figure-1717x2048.png 1717w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 252px) 100vw, 252px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Back-to-School-Border.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-61465\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Back-to-School-Border.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Back-to-School-Border-300x50.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Back-to-School-Border-768x128.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-context=\"{}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/query\" data-wp-key=\"9\" data-wp-router-region=\"query-9\" class=\"wp-block-query is-layout-flow wp-block-query-is-layout-flow\"><ul style=\"color:#01075f; letter-spacing:0.5px;\" class=\"columns-3 aofl-advice-profile-posts wp-block-post-template has-text-color is-layout-grid wp-container-core-post-template-is-layout-6d3fbd8f wp-block-post-template-is-layout-grid\"><li data-wp-key=\"post-template-item-64288\" class=\"wp-block-post post-64288 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-activities tag-activities tag-back-to-school tag-first-grade tag-games tag-kindergarten tag-preschool tag-second-grade\">\n<figure class=\"alignwide wp-block-post-featured-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/First-day-of-school-activities.png\" 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