Preparing before School Starts
It's never too early to get ready for a new school year. These tips can help you and your family be ready to learn.
Develop Good Sleep Routines
Getting enough sleep is critical for a child to be successful in school. Set a consistent bedtime for your child and stick with it every night. The optimal amount of sleep for most younger children is 10-12 hours per night and for adolescents (13-18 year of age) is in the range of 8-10 hours per night. Consider starting your child on their school sleep/wake schedule a week or so ahead of time so that time change is not a factor on their first couple of days at school.
Getting enough sleep is critical for a child to be successful in school. Set a consistent bedtime for your child and stick with it every night. The optimal amount of sleep for most younger children is 10-12 hours per night and for adolescents (13-18 year of age) is in the range of 8-10 hours per night. Consider starting your child on their school sleep/wake schedule a week or so ahead of time so that time change is not a factor on their first couple of days at school.
See Healthy Sleep Habits: How Many Hours Does Your Child Need? for more information.
Transportation
Make sure your child knows how they will get to and from school, whether it is by car, carpool, bus, bike, or walking. Review safety protocols and any change in route or transportation mode.
Make sure your child knows how they will get to and from school, whether it is by car, carpool, bus, bike, or walking. Review safety protocols and any change in route or transportation mode.
After School Care
One of the biggest challenges parents face is finding child care. It is never too early to begin touring child care facilities. The SC Inclusion Collaborative supports families by providing the following:
- a list of providers for you to contact that may meet your needs
- information about what to look for regarding health, safety, and quality
- information about financial assistance options
- tools you can use to make an informed choice
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