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School Countdown To Do List

3 Weeks Before

Get a family calendar the whole family can share
Find out school orientation times or other school meetings
Go through clothing closets and drawers
Find out about Back to School sales in your area
Get the school supplies list from school or classroom teacher
Create a family binder
Think about an emergency plan and who to contact
Make a plan about what to do with paper for kids and adults-think about using limiting containers

2 Weeks Before

Go school shopping for supplies and clothes, if needed
Make a plan for bed times and rising times
Confirm child care arrangements
Craft your routines and rules for morning, afterschool, and evening
Think about a lunch-packing station in your kitchen
Set up a homework area

1 Week Before

Talk to kids about school to allay any fears and concerns
Make menu plan for the first two weeks
Buy groceries
Make a rotation menu for breakfasts
Start practicing routines
Agree on homework times and screen time rules for after school
Get supplies that are missing
Definitely adjust bedtimes and rising times
Do a test drive to the new school
Wash all clothes
Practice bus stop, walking, etc.

1st Week

Real work begins!
Organize student according to teachers’ instructions
Buy more supplies that will come up
Put all information on calendar and in family binder
Fill out forms and buy lunch tickets, etc.
Make adjustments!

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