August progresses and the end of summer arrives always full of back-to-school excitement, for both the children and their families. At the Lycée français Molière we experience this with you every year: the excitement of meeting up with classmates grows, the nerves of the first days increase and sometimes there is even some uncertainty in the family organisation. That's why we want to share some practical tips to make the back-to-school period an unforgettable experience. positive and stress-free experience.
What to do at home in the weeks leading up to the start of school
In the days or even weeks before the start of the new school year, good preparation makes all the difference. It is quite easy to do a kind of adaptation period at home. With a few simple gestures, your sons and daughters will arrive in September with more confidence and serenity. Two things are important:
Restoring sleep schedules little by little
As is normal, in summer, timetables become more relaxed. There are many more plans and activities, more flexibility, etc. So that the transition to back to school not abruptly, we recommend that you gradually adjust your sleeping routines subtly advancing bedtime and wake-up times every day.
Reviewing school materials together
No ideas for new activities after the summer? Preparing school supplies for the new school year with your family can be one of them. You can simply make sure they have the basics ready to start: notebooks, pencil case, pencils and backpack in good condition. Doing this preparation with your children awakens enthusiasm and helps them to become aware that a new stage is beginning. As you can see, both proposals are very simple and will facilitate a stress-free return to school.
How to get organised for the back-to-school season as a family
In addition to the above proposals, in order to favour the family organisation during the course, We offer you a series of ideas that can help you to keep things running relatively smoothly.
Prepare a space for learning and study
Have a reading corner at home, The room is a very useful place to review some things or to do didactic activities during the course. It doesn't have to be a whole room: the essential thing is that it is a comfortable space, adapted and free of distractions. Take advantage of the previous days to review it together, create it in case you don't have one and make it feel like a pleasant area to be in.
Plan activities with a common calendar
September is full of classes, activities and meetings. That's why we encourage you to prepare a family calendar where you can write down everything important for each member of the family. You can hang it in the kitchen or have it in any corner within everyone's reach. The little ones love to collaborate and it is a great way of remember some dates or dates important to you, gaining peace of mind.
Entrusting food to the canteen service
Finally, we are aware that the family reconciliation is a huge challenge. For this reason, the school provides support in a number of important areas such as food and development. The school canteen of the Lycée français Molière is a great support during the course since we offer balanced menus prepared by nutritionists. It is important to have the peace of mind to trust the canteen service knowing that they are well looked after.
In short, back to school means changes but not necessarily stress. And even more so if you apply some of the guidelines we have discussed in this article at home. At school we are working to ensure that the first few days of September are a gradual adaptation with welcome activities, socialisation dynamics and paying a lot of attention so that each child feels safe and motivated. Our aim is that families also feel this peace of mind and know that their children are cared for at all times.
Finally, we emphasise that going back to school can be a good time for the children. opportunity to reinforce positive routines and start the course with enthusiasm. If you want to know more about the International Trilingual School of Zaragoza, Lycée fraçais Molière, you can contact us here.
