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S E P T E M B E R 4 ways to get ready for school no
matter where your kids are learning
(BPT)–The new school year will look different for
everyone this year, but whether students are gearing
up for an in-person, online or hybrid learning experience,
the right school supplies can help keep them
motivated and productive all year long.
Now more than ever, teachers and parents are
heading online to prepare for the school year. In fact,
according to the National Retail Federation, online
school supply shopping is on the rise, with more
than half (55%) of K-12 shoppers planning to buy
their supplies online this year. If you're setting up an
at-home learning space or preparing for a safe return
to the classroom, online stores like Amazon make it
easy to get everything you need.
Here are some tips on how you can prepare for the
new school year:
STOCK UP ON ESSENTIALS
Start the year off fresh and organized with a new
planner, an ample supply of notebooks and fun, colorful
folders. A mesh desk organizer will help your
kids stay organized so they never misplace their pens
and pencils (or their homework).
For younger students, stock up on crayons, markers
and colored pencils, to give them a chance to
unleash their creative side. Additionally, if the kids
are at home all day, you may need to load up on
more snacks this year. Try something that comes in
single-portion servings for an easy snack that won't
leave a mess in the kitchen.
SET UP AN AT-HOME LEARNING SPACE
An organized and productive learning space can
help keep students motivated while learning from
home.
Upgrade your student's setup with a desk, a comfortable
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chair and a printer like the all-in one HP
printer, to start. Add a cool lamp to help brighten up
their space or a fun desk accessory, like a plant to add
some color and life. Finally, boost connectivity with
routers to ensure you have top-notch Wi-Fi throughout
the house, making any room a perfect classroom.
UPGRADE YOUR TECH
A whopping 40% of parents are looking to invest
in digital resources to supplement school education,
according to the 2020 Deloitte back-to-school survey.
Whether it's full-time, part-time or supplemental,
digital learning is an important part of education.
Also remember to manage screen time by setting
rules for usage.
SET UP HEALTHY ROUTINES
Getting out of "summer mode," especially this year,
can make sticking to a routine difficult. With the start
of the new school year fast approaching, start easing
back into healthy routines now by setting earlier
alarms or having family reading time in the evening.
As the school year gets going, make quick, healthy
lunches extra fun by packing things ahead of time in
colorful, reusable lunch containers like Bento boxes.
And don't forget hydration–keeping a durable water
bottle with your kids whether they're at home or
school is important. But if your kids are spending
their days learning from the kitchen table, don't forget
to take breaks throughout the day. Just taking a few
breaks during the day to stretch or go for a walk can
keep your family moving and active!
6 simple tips to stay organized for back-to-school 2020
(BPT)–Whether it's the first day of middle school
or the first day away at college, students of all ages
are preparing for a new school year. Students might
be learning at home, in the classroom or a combination
of both, so now is the time to get organized and
prepared to help you tackle the year ahead. Here are
some useful tips and tricks to help you succeed this
school year.
DESIGNATE A STUDY SPACE
Whether it's used for homeschooling or homework
after school, a dedicated study space helps you stay
organized and focused on learning. Once you have
your desk area decided, add your go-to essentials for
easy studying, including paper, pencils and erasers.
ADD SOME FUN PERSONALITY
Make a study space you'll want to be in by adding
personalized touches throughout. Pictures of friends
and family are always a fun way to make a space feel
like your own. Adding favorite colors or designs can
help as well, such as colorful folders, bright accessories
and fun notes to easily jot down reminders or
even affirmations to keep yourself motivated.
CREATE MOBILE STUDY BINS
When the kitchen table or shared desk are being
used, mobile study bins can make moving around
hassle-free. Personalize a plastic bin for each student
in your home and fill them with grade-appropriate
essentials. Give your kindergartner their favorite box
of crayons and your high school senior some flags
and tabs for easy note taking. That way when space
is at a premium, they can grab a bin and head to a
quiet corner, their bedroom or even outdoors to study.
KEEP A JOURNAL OR CALENDAR
With so much going on, to-do's can slip through
the cracks. That's why keeping a journal or calendar
is a good habit to adopt. A personal agenda can go
from home to the classroom and beyond so you never
miss a beat. Additionally, a weekly family calendar
can help keep everyone connected, especially when
schedules get hectic. A weekly planner is great for
hanging in the kitchen or mud room for everyone to
easily access. That way the whole family can stay in
the know.
USE A "DO NOT DISTURB" SYSTEM
Studying at home can be full of distractions.
Consider adopting a system that indicates if you are
busy or not. For example, use Super Sticky notes to
create door tags in different colors. Green can mean,
"come on in." Yellow can mean, "knock first." Red
can mean, "do not disturb."
UTILIZE LISTS
Lists are one of the best tools you can use to stay
organized. Whether it's a list of facts to study for
an upcoming test or a list of supplies needed for an
important project, writing items out in a memorable
way will ensure you don't forget a thing. Plus, when
you write something down you help your brain
remember it better, so make a list to support cognitive
function.
No matter what the new school year has in store for
your family, with a positive attitude and an organized
approach, you'll be sure to have a successful and
productive school year packed with learning and fun.
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