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5. Do some refresher work.
The final few weeks of summer, incorporate a little school work into your child's daily schedule, using workbooks or worksheets from last year to brush up on math, reading and other basics. To practice writing, have your child keep a daily journal on the things he or she did this summer. As you bump up bedtime, include reading in the nightly routine, letting your child choose books from the library.
6. Sit down to talk about goals.
Goal setting can be a powerful tool. Talk with your child about the things that he or she
would like to accomplish or change this school year, academic or otherwise. If your child had any difficulties last year, let him or her know that you are there to help and want to maintain open communication about school.
When it comes to preparing for back to school, a little can go a long way. Back to school preparation is largely about getting in the right mindset. Help your child prepare by talking positively about this coming school year and the good things to come. Remind your child of the best parts of school, and also let him or her know that you're always there to help problem solve when issues arise.
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