Setting routines and expectations from the beginning leads to success!
This summer all routines went out the window at my house, except two: nightly reading and going to bed by 9:00 pm. Now that school is in session, we have to be more disciplined and get our routines in place for a successful year. Routines are important for keeping kids on track and having structure within a family. Here are some suggestions for school year daily routines:
- Set out clothes the night before. Better yet, younger elementary school children can sleep in their clothes the night before and wake up already dressed.
- Make a checklist for each child to mark off their own responsibilities before they head out the door. This eliminates the need to nag.
- Designate a set time for homework. This guarantees that your child will have an appropriate amount of time to get the work done.
- Come together as a family daily. The school year can be hectic, but only as hectic as you make it. Carve out time with the entire family, even if it is just to eat breakfast, so that you can all connect every day
Every family can come up with their own routines that work for them. What are some routines your families use to keep the day running smoothly?
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Routines are so important for children (and adults, as well). I tried to have a place, a cabinet, table, whatever worked, to set things out that needed to go to school. This could include backpacks, homework assignments, gym clothes, band instruments, whatever. Sure cut down on the frantic “Mom, I can’t find______________” in the mornings!