Back to School Check List
- Make sure all new school items have your child’s name on them. At school it is amazing the amount of lost clothing, lunch boxes, hats, etc. that are never returned to your child because they don’t have their name on them.
- Reinforce early bedtimes so your child can gradually get used to getting up early again.
- Go through your child’s closet tossing out things that are too small. Donate to charity or recycle.
- Repair any clothing with rips, missing buttons, etc.
- Wash jackets which have not been worn all summer long or replace with new ones if they don’t fit.
- Clean up from under the bed where odd things might have ended up.
- Return public library books so that they do not get mixed up with your child’s school library books.
- Check to see if rain/snow boots still fit your child.
- Mark all new school supplies with your child’s name. Sometimes it is good to have a silver/white and a black permanent marker to mark items.
- Give your child a hug for a wonderful summer you both enjoyed. If you feel a little sad, buy yourself some flowers.