The first day back to school can be daunting, not just for the little ones! After 6 weeks of fun and no school it can be difficult getting back into the swing of things. So, we wanted to try and make things a little bit easier for you all. We have created our top 3 back to school tips to try and make the transition that bit easier!
Top Tip #1
At the Rainbow Factory we always love using the power of books! So start getting the children excited about school by reading stories that are about going back to school.
Here are our top back to school books for you to read:
This book is absolutely fantastic for getting the children looking forward about school again, it starts with Splat being excited to go in but then he is sad when he comes home as he has homework (don't worry, it doesn't put a damper on going back to school!). His task is to prepare a for a show and tell at school about the summer holidays, he is fed up because he did so many fun things he doesn't know what to do the project on. He then goes on to talk about all the exciting and wonderful things he did over the summer before choosing what he will take in for show and tell.
Not only is the story enjoyable but it is a great way to get your kids thinking and trying to get them to reflect about what they did over summer. Maybe even get them to do a show and tell project as well!
This book is great if your children love cars, trucks and dinosaurs! It is ideally for those who are going into their first year of school as it gives them a feel of what it's going to be like. Some of the Dinotrux are worried that they will need to go to the toilet or might be thirsty. It ends by the Dinotrux seeing school isn't so scary after all.
It's a short and easy to read book and it gives your children an opportunity to ask any questions they may have about starting school, plus it shows that it's okay to be a little nervous.
Another book by Chris Gall, this time this is suitable for older children as it is a little scary (especially for somebody who has never been to school!). The children have a substitute teacher for the day, or should that be substitute creature! The creature tells tales of what has happened to naughty children he has taught in the past and what has made him the creature! It can be a little scary for younger ones however it has a lovely ending and is funny in between.
It teaches the children to be nice to the teachers in school, as the creature became that way from being bad! It has a lovely moral as it shows the children that even if you are bad you can always fix it by being good again. The story is set in October and references to Halloween, so this one is also perfect for the October half term!
Now this book speaks for itself! Perfect for older children or those who love to read longer stories. It is a lot to read in one sitting (especially before bed time), but one chapter a night is perfect for the build up to school. Especially if you plan it right and read the chapter where they get to Hogwarts the night before school, could you imagine the excitement? If you really want to bring the HP magic to life, be sure to keep an eye out for our Harry Potter events at the Rainbow Factory! We just had a return to Hogwarts day on the 1st September, keep checking our website here to stay up to date with our events and don't forget to follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram!
Harry Potter is a book that speaks for itself and I don't think we need me to explain how good it is or what happens! It is also a great way to get the children using their imaginations, to imagine Hogwarts, Quidditch and Diagon Alley not to mention it starts them on their way to reading longer novels and takes them a step away from picture books (however, there is an illustrated copy!).
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Top Tip #2
Take your imagineer shopping for school supplies! When I was younger I used to love our annual trip to buy pencil cases, pens, lunch boxes and the all the works. What else will get them more excited for school than being able to use all their new things.
Now, it can get costly if you end up buying the shop however that isn't necessary. You can buy as little or as much as you like! Just buying a new lunch box offers the same excitement without having to go all out.
Now, it can get costly if you end up buying the shop however that isn't necessary. You can buy as little or as much as you like! Just buying a new lunch box offers the same excitement without having to go all out.
If you want to make the first day back to school really special, be sure to buy one of our Boggles bookbags! Now at a special price of £3.99, you can come in and buy them or for an extra £1 we will send them out to you. Just give us a call on 0113 257 5750 or e-mail info@rainbowfactorykids.com.
Top Tip #3
Routine, routine, routine. Get them back into their school routine! Start as soon as possible to get them ready to go back to school. Get them in bed for a certain time (or at least try to!), if mornings are usually a struggle to get them up at a certain time, a few days in advance get them up and ready for breakfast, dressed and even leave the house at the same time you would be leaving for school - even if it's just to go to the shops or the park. Once they are set in their routines it, hopefully, will be much easier when it comes to the real thing! And don't forget how important an evening routine is too, get into the habit of bath, book and bed so they are ready.
Top Tip #4
This one is more for you grown ups! Get everything organised the night before, lay out school uniforms, put lunchboxes to the side, put out bookbags and anything else that will be needed for the first day of school. If everything is organised the night before it will mean a lot less stress in the morning and, hopefully, nothing will get forgotten in the madness!
Top Tip #5
When the kids go back it can be difficult to stay on top of all the different activities they are doing, after school clubs, sports along with going to friends houses and them coming to visit your home. A great way to keep on top of it all is to put a weekly schedule on the wall, this way you can keep glancing at it as you pass.
There we go! You now have all of our top tips! We wish you the best of luck in getting your little ones back to school and we hope they have an amazing school year. Happy learning to you all!
Top Tip #3
Routine, routine, routine. Get them back into their school routine! Start as soon as possible to get them ready to go back to school. Get them in bed for a certain time (or at least try to!), if mornings are usually a struggle to get them up at a certain time, a few days in advance get them up and ready for breakfast, dressed and even leave the house at the same time you would be leaving for school - even if it's just to go to the shops or the park. Once they are set in their routines it, hopefully, will be much easier when it comes to the real thing! And don't forget how important an evening routine is too, get into the habit of bath, book and bed so they are ready.
Top Tip #4
This one is more for you grown ups! Get everything organised the night before, lay out school uniforms, put lunchboxes to the side, put out bookbags and anything else that will be needed for the first day of school. If everything is organised the night before it will mean a lot less stress in the morning and, hopefully, nothing will get forgotten in the madness!
Top Tip #5
When the kids go back it can be difficult to stay on top of all the different activities they are doing, after school clubs, sports along with going to friends houses and them coming to visit your home. A great way to keep on top of it all is to put a weekly schedule on the wall, this way you can keep glancing at it as you pass.
There we go! You now have all of our top tips! We wish you the best of luck in getting your little ones back to school and we hope they have an amazing school year. Happy learning to you all!
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