PBS PARENTS Experts Share Tips on Getting Kids and Parents Prepared for the New School Year
Starting the school year can be a time of great excitement… and anxiety. Help calm your child’s fears with these teacher-approved hints that will get everyone ready for the big day:
- Ease into the routine. The start of a new year can be stressful -practice your routine a few days in advance.
- Ask your child compelling questions. Specific questions help children picture what school will be like.
- Describe what will happen on the first day. This will help ease nervousness or confusion
- Tool up. Obtain the class supply list and take a special shopping trip, letting your child pick out a few special items.
For more helpful tips, visit PBSPARENTS.org. And check out the new Back to School channel on the
PBS KIDS GO! Video Player (PBSKIDSGO.org/video) for curriculum-based clips from ARTHUR, THE ELECTRIC COMPANY, MAYA & MIGUEL and more to foster learning.
