The back-to-school season is creeping up on us, which means it’s time for glue sticks, shoes that look like they belong to a giant, and parents everywhere desperately trying to refresh their kids’ math skills after a summer filled with swimming pools and video games. But don’t panic! There’s still time to get you and your little learners somewhat organized for the school year. Try these ten tips and you might just make it through the first day intact—or you could just chill by the pool instead. Your call!
- Start Shopping Immediately: Most parents wait until the very last minute, only to find the teacher’s supply list crumpled in the bottom of their child’s backpack, which has already seen better days. Avoid the chaos of a crowded store by shopping now while everyone else is still enjoying their summer break. Sure, you might grab the wrong kind of notebook paper and end up with only five of the 72 binders needed for science class (seriously, why?), but that’s what online shopping is for!
- Train Your Child’s Muscles: Nope, not for you—your kid! Those hefty binders and textbooks aren’t going to carry themselves, so it’s time to get them lifting weights (okay, maybe just a few light ones).
- Conduct a “Bus Stop Drill”: Practice makes perfect, especially for those chaotic school mornings. Set your alarm for a ridiculous hour and sneak into your child’s room to simulate the morning rush. Yell about socks and homework like a drill sergeant until you can get them out the door in record time—or until they threaten to call the cops on you.
- Sort Through Your Crayon Collection: Like every other parent, you probably have a stash of mostly broken crayons. Instead of buying new ones, sift through the old ones and laugh at the idea of melting them down into new crayons on your way to just tossing them in the trash.
- Create a “Homework Station”: Honestly, I have no idea what this means. Pinterest told me to say it. Maybe it’s just a fancy way of saying “put a desk in a corner?”
- Make an Accountability Folder: Keep your kids on track with morning routines and chores because who doesn’t want one more thing to nag about? I really need to stop scrolling Pinterest.
- Prep Lunches Like a Pro: Lunch-making can be a huge time-waster during the school year. Save yourself the trouble by making 180 sandwiches now, popping them in Ziploc® bags, and freezing them. Voila! Lunches for the year sorted. Don’t worry about freshness; your child probably won’t eat them anyway.
- Choose the Perfect First Day Outfit: Your kid will want to wear something comfy, but let’s be real—it’s all about that Instagram-worthy picture. So, make them wear that adorable apple-patterned dress you found (there’s a matching one for their sibling!).
- Get Ready for That First-Day Photo: If you haven’t already started hand-lettering those cute chalkboards announcing their first day of school, it might be time to consider holding them back a year. One chance for the perfect photo, people!
- Sharpen Those Pencils: Seriously, get out the sharpener and tackle those boxes of pencils you bought last year. No need to buy more when you have enough to build a life-size Eiffel Tower.
And there you have it! Follow these tips and you might just feel a bit more prepared for the school year, or at least have a few laughs along the way.
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Summary
Preparing for back-to-school doesn’t have to be a stressful experience. With some humor and creativity, you can tackle the chaos of school supply shopping, morning routines, and first-day outfits with ease. Whether it’s through clever planning or just a good laugh, you’ll find a way to navigate this busy season!