Back to school - how to turn it into an adventure, not an obligation

Returning to school is often associated with returning to responsibilities and daily routines. We're sharing tips on how to help your child look forward to the first day of school with hope and enthusiasm.

From this article you will learn:

• How to get your child excited about going back to school
• How to approach buying school supplies and student desk accessories
• When and how to support your child in returning to friends
• How to organize your daily schedule so that it is a help, not a punishment
• What to do to make sure our lives don't revolve only around school?

A unique school year where anything can happen

Just as for many, a new calendar year is associated with a "fresh start," plans, and the excitement of new opportunities, for a student, a new school year is the beginning of a new phase, one that holds the potential to develop friendships, passions, and interests... or at least, that's the attitude a child should start it with. To get your child excited, talk to him about all the opportunities that await him this year: new friends, new trips and school subjects.

Get your child excited about the first day of school by making a list of school supplies and going shopping fortheir school supplies . Don't limit yourself to just "boring" school supplies. A new dinosaur-shaped pencil case will make your child eager to show it off to their friends, and a fashionable sweatshirt or sneakers will boost their confidence as they walk into school.

Prepare your child for returning to school in a learning and development-friendly environment

A similar energy boost will be provided to a student by refreshing their workspace in their room. Consider interesting desk accessories, wall décor, or a new chair. Consider both common sense and the child's needs, which will be influenced by fashion and interests. A lava lamp to illuminate homework may not be the best idea, but a comfortable gaming chair can be a great incentive for the student to sit down for class.

Check out how to arrange a student's room

Together with your child, decorate the desk area to make it feel like a pleasant place. You could use a board on which you can hang photos of classmates next to the lesson plan, a decorative string of lights hanging above the desk, or a shelf where a favorite teddy bear can do his homework.

Back to school means back to friends

We're ready to welcome back to school. Of course, most children will be more excited about seeing their friends than about the new schedule. Capitalize on this enthusiasm, for example, by encouraging them to buy some holiday souvenirs for their friends. If your child is shy and has difficulty interacting with peers, it's worth having a few conversations simulating school conversations. This will provide a foundation for them to ease back into social life. Ask your child what they'll share with their friends and suggest some conversation topics, such as what they enjoyed during their vacation, a new game they played, or skills they learned at summer camp. Organizing a get-together for the kids outside of school is also a great idea. Invite some friends over or go to the cinema together.

A daily schedule that helps, not limits

Every parent knows that daily organization is a key factor in effectively and seamlessly managing family time and a child's learning. However, such organization must be understood by everyone and accepted as a supportive, not a controlling, tool. When implementing new rules, be careful not to accidentally create an atmosphere in your home that suggests freedom is over and routine and responsibilities have begun. Involve your child in the daily planning process and present their responsibilities in the language of benefits. A child will be more likely to agree to an early bedtime if they know it will give them the energy for their favorite soccer practice the next day.

School is not everything

When preparing for school, don't forget to schedule time for fun and extracurricular activities, and we're not talking about additional English. The school year shouldn't be associated solely with rigidly scheduled, obligatory events. Don't overdo it with extracurricular activities; find time for spontaneous outings and family outings, and meeting new friends away from the classroom. Free play and the company of other children should take priority over extracurricular activities; they teach our children crucial social skills, and the prospect of a year full not only of learning but also of adventure will be the best motivation for your child to return to school.