Houston – With summer in the rearview, kids might have difficulty returning to their routines, especially if they’re starting a new school, becoming an independent 6th grader, or stepping into high school.
There are things parents can start to do that can make a big difference. Evan Weinberger, president and CEO of Staying Ahead of the Game Academic Coaching and Tutoring stopped by to share his helpful tips and small changes you can implement in your back-to-school routines.
Here’s what he suggests.
Practice the school year routine
- Start getting up & dressed early
- Back to normal mealtimes & bedtimes
- Implement school year digital diet
- Make age-appropriate checklists
Set up a schoolwork zone at home
- Outside the bedroom
- Not too noisy or quiet
- Near natural light
- Close to supplies
- Solid internet connection
- Minimal distractions
Set goals for the new school year
- Reflect on previous school year
- Set achievable goals for new school year
- Revisit goals regularly
- Physical & digital organization
- Set up binders for success
- Set up computer for success
If you still don’t know where to start, SAOTG offers a FREE back-to-school guide on their website.
About Staying Ahead of the Game
Houston-based Staying Ahead of the Game is an academic coaching and tutoring company with nearly 100 expert academic coaches on the team. The company, founded by Weinberger, is award-winning and nationally recognized. They offer tutoring services for nearly all subjects for students in Kindergarten through college and even offer standardized test prep services. For more information, you can reach them online, on Facebook, or by calling their headquarters at 713-665-GAME.