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Preparing your child for back to school happens on two levels at once \u2014 the practical and the emotional \u2014 and it’s best to start about two weeks out. About 25% of Canadian children and youth don’t get the recommended number of hours of sleep<\/a>, a detail that has a direct impact on how the school year starts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this guide, we walk you through each step, from adjusting sleep schedules to slipping key back-to-school conversations into your daily routine, so that the first day of school goes smoothly. No tears, no forgotten supplies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Adjust Bedtime Two Weeks Before School Starts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The hardest part of back-to-school preparation is often that first early morning. After two months of late nights, snapping back into a sleep routine overnight is a shock to the body. The solution : go gradually, moving bedtime 10 to 15 minutes earlier each night until you reach the target hour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Health Canada recommends between 9 and 11 hours of uninterrupted sleep for children ages 5 to 13.<\/a> A well-rested child shows up to school in a very different state than one who cut their night short.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Evening action :<\/strong> Set the target bedtime and post it somewhere visible together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Re-establish the Morning Routine With Your Child<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A predictable back-to-school routine reduces resistance and starts the day on the right foot. We suggest a four-step sequence : wake up, get dressed, eat breakfast, grab the backpack. Simple, in the same order every morning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Run through it two or three mornings before the first day of school, stopwatch in hand. A child who has already lived through the school morning routine in their head arrives on the real first day without any surprises. Helping your child feel prepared takes time and this is one of the best ways to spend it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Evening action :<\/strong> Lay out tomorrow’s clothes before bed to set the stage for a calm morning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Make the School Supplies List With Your Child<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Start with the school supplies list the school sent home and sort it into three columns : keep, replace, buy. When children are part of the sorting process, they feel involved, they remember what they need, and they feel a sense of control over their back-to-school preparation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Your Child Can Choose<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Limit it to three decisions : the backpack, the lunch box, and the label design. Three choices is enough for your child to feel like this new school year is a little bit theirs without decision fatigue setting in. Letting them choose helps build confidence right from the start.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What the Parent Decides<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The budget, the brands, the quantities. You know the real needs. Your child makes their choices within the framework you’ve set.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Label School Gear to Prevent Lost Items<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Lost items at school are a classic back-to-school challenge. Coats swapped in the coat room, lunch boxes left on shelves, water bottles that change hands : it happens to almost every family, and it’s preventable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Start by labeling all school supplies : notebooks, pencils, highlighters, erasers, scissors, pencil sharpeners, pencil cases. Everything that goes into the backpack needs a name on it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Then don’t forget everyday items : the lunch box, lunch containers, and water bottle. Clothing matters too, especially coats and gym clothes. A coat without a name in a crowded coat room has very little chance of finding its way back home. For labels that hold up through the wash and dishwasher, Colle \u00e0 moi’s back-to-school name labels<\/a> are made exactly for that : iron-on for clothing, stick-on for objects, resistant to water, the dishwasher, and friction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For children in daycare or pre-K, the needs are a little different \u2014 more spare clothes, comfort objects, and bottles. The daycare labels<\/a> cover those specific needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Evening action :<\/strong> Order labels as soon as the school list arrives, so they’re ready before the first day.<\/p>\n\n\n

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5. Create a Homework Space at Home Before School Starts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

No dedicated room needed. A corner of the kitchen table set up in ten minutes works just fine, as long as it has three things : good lighting, relative quiet, and school supplies within reach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This small act of preparation sends a clear signal : this is where work happens. And that helps the child just as much as it helps the parent. Creating a consistent homework moment each day makes the whole school year run more smoothly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Evening action :<\/strong> Pick the spot together before school starts and store the school gear there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. Talk About Back-to-School Anxiety With Your Child<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A certain amount of nerves before school starts is normal \u2014 even useful. Back-to-school anxiety in children is different from stress that takes hold over time. If the symptoms persist, it’s worth reaching out to a healthcare professional or school counselor for guidance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To open the conversation, three simple questions at a meal are enough : What are you most excited about going back to school? What’s making you a little nervous? What was your best school day last year?<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Signs That Need Follow-Up<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Repeated stomachaches in the morning, refusing to go to school, or waking up at night in the days leading up to the first day. These signals deserve to be taken seriously, without catastrophizing. A healthcare professional or school counselor can help you figure out the best next steps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7. Back-to-School Conversations to Have With Your Child<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Emotional preparation doesn’t happen through a big speech. It happens through small exchanges woven into daily life \u2014 in the car, at a meal, before bed. Here are the most important back-to-school conversations to have, drawn from our article 11 Conversations to Have With Your Child Before School Starts<\/a> :<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Asking for help is brave.<\/strong> Teachers expect you to have questions. Raising your hand is a sign of strength, not weakness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It’s okay if not everyone wants to be your friend.<\/strong> What matters is finding people you truly feel comfortable with. Good friendships sometimes take time to grow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mistakes help your brain grow.<\/strong> It’s not the mistake that count. It’s what you do with it afterward. Every attempt teaches you something new.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Difficult emotions are allowed to be there.<\/strong> Feeling angry, nervous, or disappointed is completely normal. What can sometimes be a problem is how we express those feelings. Taking a deep breath or stepping away for a few minutes helps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

School is not a competition.<\/strong> Every child learns at their own pace. What matters is making progress and putting in the effort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If your child tends to need movement to calm down, our calming sensory labels<\/a> can be a wonderful tool to incorporate into their school day. These textured stickers include tracing and breathing exercises to help children channel their energy and find their calm. Always within reach when emotions get a little too big.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

8. Plan the First Day of School for a Smooth Start<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The night before : backpack packed, clothes laid out, route mapped, departure time set.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The morning of : a relaxed breakfast and a goodbye that is short, warm, and the same every single day. A predictable goodbye routine is an important way to help ease back-to-school anxiety and reassure both the child and the parent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If the commute is long, it’s a great opportunity to create a positive moment together. Road trip game ideas<\/a> can turn the commute into something your child actually looks forward to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Long Does It Take to Prepare Your Child for Back to School?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Two weeks is ideal. Here’s how to spread it out :<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Period<\/th>What to do<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Days 14 to 8<\/td>Adjust sleep, get back into the morning routine, shop for school supplies if you haven’t yet<\/td><\/tr>
Days 7 to 3<\/td>Label school gear, set up the homework space<\/td><\/tr>
Days 2 to 0<\/td>Pack the backpack, slip in the back-to-school conversations, plan the first morning<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

One important tip for parents : shop for school supplies as early as possible in the summer. By the end of August, shelves are often bare and some items are hard to find. Better to take care of it early than to scramble the week before school starts!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To kick-start the learning mindset before the new school year begins, science experiments to do at home<\/a> are a great way to mix play and curiosity into the last days of summer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Common Mistakes Parents Make at Back-to-School Time<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Leaving everything to the night before.<\/strong> Last-minute stress transfers to the child. Two weeks of gradual back-to-school preparation is worth far more than one frantic evening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Buying supplies before receiving the school list.<\/strong> The list always comes, and it often specifies formats or brands. Wait for it before shopping.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brushing off your child’s worries.<\/strong> \u00ab\u00a0It’ll be fine\u00a0\u00bb closes the conversation. \u00ab\u00a0What’s worrying you?\u00a0\u00bb opens it. Children need to feel heard, not just reassured.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Piling on too many new things in the same week.<\/strong> New school, new activity, new babysitter : too much change at once overwhelms the child. Ease into transitions when you can.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prepare Your Child for Back to School With Colle \u00e0 moi<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Preparing your child for back to school means making sure nothing is missing from the backpack and making sure your child feels ready in their head and their heart. Start with the quickest step: labeling school supplies before the new school year even begins. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Because finding their lunch box with their name on it on the very first day of school is a good way to set a positive tone. Colle \u00e0 moi’s back-to-school name labels<\/a> are here to help.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Frequently Asked Questions About Back-to-School Preparation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When should I start preparing my child for back to school?<\/strong>
Ideally two weeks before the first day of school, to give sleep and routine time to adjust gradually. For a child starting kindergarten, allow three weeks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How do I help a child who cries on the morning of the first day of school?<\/strong>
Keep the goodbye ritual short and the same every day, leave on time without lingering, and revisit the day at a meal with a simple question : What was the best thing that happened today?<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do I need to label all school supplies?<\/strong>
Yes, everything! From school supplies to outdoor clothing, every item that leaves the house deserves a name on it. Step 4 explains how to go about it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How do I reassure a child with back-to-school anxiety?<\/strong>
Name the emotion, normalize it, and draw on one of the back-to-school conversations from step 7. If the signs persist \u2014 repeated stomachaches, refusal to go to school, waking up at night \u2014 consult a professional.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How do I prepare a child who is changing schools?<\/strong>
Visit the school before the first day if possible, map out the route together, and try to arrange a meeting with a future classmate. New things are less scary when they have a familiar face attached to them.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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