How to Get Ready for Going Back to School: 9 Steps (with Pictures) (2024)

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   Score your school supplies early. Beat the rush, avoid traveling to more than one store, and relax.

   • Consider letting someone else do the shopping. Use a service like educate where you pay a flat fee to have all your child's supplies delivered to his/her classroom on the first day of class.
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   Plan a wardrobe. Instead of buying things all willy-nilly, make a plan -- see what fits and is still fashionable from last year. Look for "holes" in the wardrobe (in other words, what's missing), and shop accordingly. You'll save time, money and stress.

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   Plan some outfits. To keep the first week of school stress-free, plan out five cute outfits. Make sure they're comfortable and you like them.

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   Attack the closet. Try to organize your closet and to keep it organized. Try using labels, bins, or shelves.

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   Make a plan for success. What worked last year (in terms of homework and studying) may not be a perfect fit this year. Be open to new ideas and be willing to make adjustments as necessary.^[1]

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   Set up a place to study. Many students find it helpful to have a desk stuffed with supplies in a quiet place. That way, they have somewhere peaceful and well-stocked to work. Set up study station long before school starts.

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   Jump-start your knowledge. If you're a student about to enter into first-year french, consider buying a phrasebook or dictionary and doing a little studying before the course actually begins. You may also find it helpful to brush up on previous knowledge that may help you in this year's classes.^[2]

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   Plan lunches. It's important that a student has a healthy and tasty lunch packed when they go to school. That way, they won't eat cafeteria food or things from vending machines; those are high in calories and low in nutrition. If you're a student, work out a healthy meal plan for yourself, or if you're the parent, make sure you pack nutritious things for your children.

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   Update at regular intervals. It only takes a few minutes to ensure that things are running smoothly and to make any necessary adjustments. It doesn’t have to be anything as formal as a “family conference,” rather, it can be as simple as a five-minute conversation with your student and a quick room inspection.

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• Make sure to get good quality school supplies, you don't want to have to buy 10 folders for one class just to get through the school year, do you?

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• When shopping make sure you get clothes that you like, fit well and what you know you would wear.

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• Avoid doing things to get others attention. If people want to know you, they will get to know you for yourself and your personality!

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• Avoid extreme dieting to accomplish rapid weight loss, as this can be bad for your health.^[4]

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• Alarm clock
• Textbooks
• Binder
• Cell phone
• Backpack
• Earphones

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Updated: February 3, 2023

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