Make Going Back to School Fun

“I don’t wanna go back to school!” If you have kids, you might have heard that recently. It’s time for school to start up again for most kids (some have been back in school on the year-round schedule). But some kids don’t like the idea of giving up their leisurely summer schedule for early mornings, lectures, and homework. It can be hard to change their minds, but there are a few things you can do to make going back to school fun.

1) Turn the back to school shopping trip into an adventure. Some parents get the school supply list and buy everything themselves. While that might be considered less of a hassle, it helps build up the excitement if you let your children pick out their own supplies. Let them decide on their lunchbox, backpack, crayons, etc.

2) Let your kids pick out a new back to school outfit.

3) Plan a special first day of school breakfast. Fix your family’s favorite breakfast foods and make sure there’s plenty of time to get to school or the bus stop. You don’t want to rush on the first day.

4) Set a good mood for the school year. Remind your kids about fun things from the year before, and do your best to minimize talk of negative things. Remind your kids that school can be fun.

5) Plan a “back to school” event the weekend before school starts. Maybe have your kids invite a few of their friends over for a sleep over or go to a water park.