Monday, July 20, 2015

Back To School!!!!

Here at Fort Benning school is back in session in just a couple of weeks.  A little FYI they have a lot of the back to school deals going on right now...so don't miss out!!!

I thought I would post about how we get ready for back to school.  So here are 5 simple ways to get yourself and your kids ready!!

1.  WAKE UP

This week I have already started putting the kids to bed a little earlier.  I will wake them up at the time they get up for school.  Don't wait until a few days before to do this...it will just make things harder for you.  My children don't really sleep in super late anyways but even that 30-60 minutes makes a difference.

2. ROUTINE

Start having them lay their clothes out the night before and doing their school routine.  I am all about enjoying summer vacation but if I don't start getting them ready now I feel like the first month of school is just chaotic.  My youngest really struggles with taking her sweet time in the morning so I like to get her on a nice routine before the first day.  This includes their night time routine too!!

3. HOMEWORK STATION

I am still not quite finished with mine but create a homework station!  It will make things so much easier on you.  There are tons of ideas out there.  This year I used cans and covered them with pretty paper and chalkboard labels and put the supplies in.  I still need a tray or tote...I have seen some cute ones at target!!  Anyways add all the basics...colored pencils, crayons, pencils, plenty of erasers..a rule, glue, and loose leaf paper.  Then right before I pick up the kids I pull it out on the counter where they do homework and have their snack and homework supplies ready for when they get home.

4.  SHOP AT HOME FIRST

Go through your kids closets and decide if you even need to do back to school CLOTHES shopping. Christmas gifts are sometimes too big so I put them in the bottom of their dressers.  I have forgot in the past and bought stuff I didn't really need.  Go in and really sort through their drawers and closet and see what you truly need.  I know its fun to go clothes shopping but do it when they really need it.  I ended up getting Kylee 3 new tops and 2 shorts (since its still so hot here)  Her summer stuff has lasted almost two seasons so she definitely needed a few new items.  She has brand new jeans her Grandma bought her last year that didn't fit so she is all set.  Just a few new tops that were super cheap at osh kosh made her feel like it was still special.  My son is wearing a uniform and I only need the tops for him as well.  All of his shorts should be fine and when it actually gets cold I may have to get him new jeans.  Also I have about 10 bar erasers that were barely used so getting organized showed me I didn't need to buy any of those this year.

5.  GET ORGANIZED

I have currently been working on a "command center" I don't like stuff all over the fridge and I don't like clutter but I have seen some cute command centers that inspired me.  A cute quote, a dry erase or chalkboard calendar and somewhere to maybe organize the many school papers so you send them back on time?  I have a spare room with our computer and desk area but things seem to get lost in there.  So I promised myself I would get it together this year and have a nice area where I can write every football game/cheer practice....school event, even family birthdays (so I will hopefully remember to mail a card) and my wall isn't complete but its coming together.  Even if you don't do a command center get everything organized and ready because we all know how hectic it can get...all the papers, practices and homework.


Anyways thought I would do something a little different today.  I feel like we are still settling in here but my kids are eager for back to school.  The summer flew by but hopefully with these tips you and I!!  will be ready for the new school year.

Thanks for reading!!!!


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