Get Your Kids Excited about Going Back to School
The start of a new school year is a great time for parents and kids alike. Children are able to buy new school supplies, see old friends they haven’t over the winter or summer break, and get ready to learn new things in school. Parents get a needed break when their children go back to school, and they can also watch as their kids grow into young adults and learn with the start of a new year.
Sometimes children, both young and old, aren’t too excited or motivated about going back to school. The kids don’t want to deal with the schoolwork, homework, peer pressure, and busy schedules. As a parent, you can make an important difference in encouraging your kid to not only get ready for school, but to look forward to starting a new school year as well. Here are some helpful tips and ideas to get your child and future student excited and prepared to begin a new year when they don’t want to go back to school.
Read Over Summer and Winter Breaks to Get Ready for School
One of the big reasons some students don’t want to go back to school after summer and winter break is that they are afraid they won’t remember what they learned last year or how to do the work. In order to help your kids, read with them or make sure they read every day during the break to get them ready them for school material in the fall. From reading directions to finishing homework assignments, reading helps keep your kids’ skills sharp and makes the transition back to school for students much easier.
Again, parents play an important role in getting kids excited and ready to read during the summer. Help encourage your children to read, for instance, by getting them involved in book clubs at the local library or fun reading activities likes a “scavenger hunt,” offers Education World. Doing this not only makes reading more interesting, but fun as well.
Buy New Clothes and New Supplies before Going Back to School
Let your kids know when they say they don’t want to go back to school after a long break is that going back does give them a chance to buy new supplies and clothes! From new backpacks and binders to cool new shirts and jeans for that first day of school, starting a new year is a great chance for kids to look good and feel confident from the beginning.
In addition to school supplies and clothing, it is a good idea to get yourself ready before the first day of school to reduce your kids’ stress level. Make sure their schedules are all set, they know what early time the bus comes to pick them up in the morning, and to have all of their things packed and organized. “It can be smart to pack your backpack” before the morning of the first day of school so you’re not scrambling to make the bus or remember if you grabbed all of your books and supplies, advises Kid’s Health.
Think of the Positives when You Don’t Want to Go Back to School
A last help tip to motivate your kids and get them excited about going back to school after the summer or winter break is to have them think of all the positives of school. True, the school work can be hard and it can be a bit of a challenge to have to get up early instead of sleeping in, but starting a new school year in the fall has some benefits as well. School is a great place to meet new friends and visit with old friends again, learn new things to share after they get home, and of course to show everyone how much they’ve matured over the summer.
Sometimes, if kids are really set on saying that they don’t want to go back to school, a good idea can be to “bribing them to complete their responsibilities,” says an article from MSNBC.com. Let your children know that having a positive attitude about starting a new school year or getting their work done might motivate you in turn to give them an extra allowance, or give them a couple of their favorite dinners when they get home as a reminder.
Why Being Excited and Ready to Go Back to School is Important
Going back to school may cause some stress and anxiety for your kids – still, it is also a fun and important learning experience for them. When you as a role model parent show that you’re ready and excited about your kid going back to school, sometimes that motivation rubs off on the student as well. If you follow these steps and make sure that your kids are ready and set with the supplies and books they need to start a brand new school year, you can help get them excited for their education after a break when they don’t want to go back to school.
Sources
Msnbc.com
Educationworld.com
Kidshealth.org