past school year was unusual. But with students heading back to school, there's a lot we can do to bolster our children’s feelings of confidence and security as they head into a new year. Here are ways to get in the back-to-school mindset and cope with any anxieties or emotions.
Try these printable checklists and planner to get in the back to school mindset:
Get ready for learning at home with this checklist!
Get back to school ready with this checklist!
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Creating Daily Routines for Kids
Consistent routines provide comfort and a sense of safety to young children. Following a schedule each day makes children feel safer and happier, which often leads to better behavior and cooperation. When they know what to expect, and what’s expected of them, kids feel more comfortable and confident about what lies ahead. Just click below for tips and activities to get back into a solid daily routine. And share these PBS KIDS games on routines with your child!
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Consistent routines provide comfort and a sense of safety to young children. Here are ideas, charts, and tips for getting into a good daily routine with your family.
Getting Ready for the First Day of School
Getting ready for the first day of school can fill children (and grown-ups!) with both excitement and nervousness. And this year, it might be the first time in awhile (or ever!) that your child has stepped foot in a classroom. Read on for tips and activities to prepare before that first day. And share with your child these PBS KIDS games all about going back to school!
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Help your child make their own lucky mini unicorn to support them on the first day of school, or any day.
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Easing Anxiety About Going Back to School
It’s perfectly natural for even the most enthusiastic young learner to feel nervous and uncertain. A new school year comes with a new classroom, a new teacher, and new classmates. The classroom rules and routines are likely to change, as are the behavioral and academic expectations. It’s a lot to manage when you’re young. It's even harder when children and families have gone through an extremely tough year with the COVID-19 pandemic. Here are some ways you can help manage some of that back-to-school anxiety with your child.
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Consistency and routines are always a great place to start when it comes to squashing those back-to-school worries! Try some of these strategies to help your child ease into the school year.
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The next time a meltdown arises, try one of these short and simple "Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood" songs to help your preschooler manage and ease those big feelings.
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Help kids cope with the overwhelming emotions that develop at the end of the school day by changing their after-school routine.
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In learning and exploring, we’re all going to face challenges. Instead of resisting challenges or new things out of fear of failure, encourage your kids to embrace them. Here are four ways to work through failure with your kids.
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It’s perfectly natural for even the most enthusiastic child to feel nervous and uncertain. Take these steps to help your child prepare for a new school year.
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As you prepare to drop your child off at preschool, try these strategies to help your child cope with separation anxiety.
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