Tips on Getting Your Children Ready For School

SACRAMENTO, Calif.--(Business Wire)--
As the days of summer become shorter and vacation draws to a close, the time has
come to put away the beach bag and break out the back packs. Back-to-School time
can be very intimidating for some children, who become filled with anxiety over
changing teachers, grades and friends. It`s important to give your kids every
opportunity to feel confident and prepared for the new school year. This
involves more than buying them back-to-school supplies. The University of
Phoenix is offering tips to help your child get excited to go back to school:

1. Create a Positive Attitude About Going Back to School. Talk to your children
about their feelings surrounding going back to school. Encourage them to focus
on the positive aspects of a new year, like seeing their friends, meeting their
new teacher, and learning new subjects.

2. Start the School Schedule Early. Begin the morning and evening school routine
at least a week before school starts.

3. Visit the School. Visit your new classroom and play on the playground to help
children feel comfortable in the environment.

4. Create a Calendar. Create a calendar together that highlights bed time,
school hours, after school activities and designated play times.

5. Set Goals for the School Year. Talk with your child about what they want to
accomplish this school year. Creating a goal board can help motivate and
increase excitement!

6. Back to School Shopping. Make it fun! Let them cross their school supplies
off the list and help pick out a new outfit.

7. Back to School Activities. Find out about back-to-school activities or
events, such as Back to School night or sporting events and participate as a
family.

8.First Day of School Ritual.This can include taking pictures of them on the
front lawn before they leave for school or making them their breakfast of
choice.

To schedule an interview with UOP Instructor Cathy Malone to discuss these and
other back to school tips please contact Christina Vanskike at 916-448-5802.

University of Phoenix
Christina Vanskike, 916-448-5802

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