If you listen carefully you may hear the sound of a collective sigh of relief flooding the nation as the prospect of homeschooling comes to an end for many children and their parents and caregivers. With the planned re-opening of schools for in-person learning, there is positivity in the thought that children will be back in a good learning environment and engaging with their peers. Although this may still be tinged for some with the anxiety over health concerns should virus rates rise once again. Every state is taking a different approach to opening schools up for in-person learning, but this map from CNN gives an indicator of what to expect in your particular state. After a long period of remote learning, getting back into the groove of going back to school every day may come as a bit of a shock for some. So to make the return to school smoother we’ve got some suggestions to make the morning (and afternoon) school run that little bit easier for everyone concerned.
Prepare the evening before
Busy evenings lead to calm mornings. By getting as much organized the night before, you give yourselves less to do the next morning. Put gas in the car; prepare lunches; pack the backpacks with the appropriate books and equipment for the next day including clean face masks; launder reusable face masks; and get school clothes selected and ready for the return to school. It may sound like a lot to do in addition to your other evening tasks, but your morning self will thank your evening self.
Set up a shared family calendar
Sharing a family calendar on your mobile devices ensures that everyone knows what’s happening and when. When sports and other activities get back into full swing, you’ll be very glad to have times and dates right at your fingertips.
Give yourself plenty of time
If you’re rushing around worrying that you’re going to be late because of traffic issues or other delays, everyone feels stressed. Giving yourself a little more time to complete the school run helps you stay calm and will help the kids relax too.
Get used to the routine
It’s said that habits are reinforced over a period of about 2 weeks. Try sticking closely to your new routine for the return to school and you’ll find that it becomes second nature. Everyone knows what they need to be doing and when they should be doing it.
Make sure your car is properly equipped
Car accessories can make all the difference to your comfort and efficiency on any commute, including on the school run. A Travall Guard provides a barrier between vehicle occupants and the items stored in the trunk. The Travall Divider separates the trunk space into more usable space. It’s great for separating your groceries from muddy soccer gear and helps to keep all of the kid’s bags in place. Or why not add Travall Mats, so spills from after school treats are easily cleaned away?
