I am preparing my children for a successful academic year.
My children are ready for school because I take time to prepare them mentally and spiritually. I teach my children to value education by displaying a positive attitude about learning.
I talk to my children about my own memories of school as a child with honesty and transparency. They love hearing me talk about what I enjoyed as a child. Sharing my stories with my children helps them look forward to their own experiences.
My children are prepared to succeed because I am on top of my game. I keep up with the school calendar of events. I attend open house night to learn about the teacher’s expectations so I can begin preparing my children.
It is challenging to readjust to a routine of waking up early to go to school. That is why I begin to practice the new schedule with my kids a few weeks before school starts. By the time school actually begins, my kids’ bodies will be used to the earlier start.
Over their time off, I continue to engage my children in learning by encouraging them to read daily and participate in educational activities. Learning is a fun game, not a chore, in our home.
If one of my children struggles with a subject, I pay extra attention to that subject over our vacation break, so they can master it.
I speak uplifting words to encourage my children, because the better they feel about themselves, the better they perform.
Today, I choose to start the process of preparing for back to school. I cover all my bases and stay on top of my game to set my children up for success.
Self-Reflection Questions:
1. How can I prepare my children for academic success?
2. What attitude do I reflect toward school?
3. Am I keeping up with the school calendar?
