With the new school year being right round the corner it`s time to get back into routine and navigate the chaos of back-to-school shopping. Luckily, we crafted the perfect guide to organise all the essential tips step by step to make sure both you and your kids are ready for another successful school year.
- Establish a Routine
Rather than shocking your child with a sudden and large shift in routine, it might be an easier adjustment to gradually shift their schedule over the final weeks of Summer to help them in feeling more secure and ready to tackle the school day. This involves earlier bedtimes, getting used to meal prepping their lunches and more smaller changes of that sort.
- School Supplies Checklist
Avoid the busy crowds in stationeries by gathering the back-to-school supplies as early as possible, even if their teachers haven’t dropped the list yet, some items such as erasers, pencils and colours are essential.
- Clothing and Uniforms
Check if your child needs new uniforms or clothing for the school year. Growth spurts over the summer can mean last year’s clothes no longer fit. This gives you time to look for sales or discounts to save on expenses.
- Safety Measures
Discuss safety rules with your children, especially if they get themselves to and from school, to make sure they are as safe as possible until they get home or to their extracurricular activities. Talk to them about what they should expect and how they can contact you if they need to.
- Stay Involved
Stay engaged with what’s happening in your child’s school life by attending meetings, checking in on them with their teachers and taking interest in any new skills your child wants to explore.
- Make use of MAPFRE’s Loyalty Program
Make back-to-school shopping more affordable by taking advantage of MAPFRE`s Insure and Save Loyalty program which offers discounts at various clothing and stationery shops, helping you get the best deals on all the essential items.
By following these tips and making the necessary preparations, you can help ensure your child has a smooth and successful transition back to school. Here’s to a fantastic school year ahead!
