{"id":5950,"date":"2024-08-19T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-08-19T07:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.toddl.co\/back-to-school-tips\/"},"modified":"2024-09-04T19:22:37","modified_gmt":"2024-09-04T17:22:37","slug":"back-to-school-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.toddl.co\/en\/back-to-school-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Back to school tips!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>September is here and back to school is an exciting time for the whole family.\nAfter a summer of fun and relaxation, <strong>the return to the school routine can be challenging for both children and parents.<\/strong> The start of the new school year marks the beginning of new opportunities and adventures, but it can also generate anxiety and stress or it can be difficult to get used to the school schedule again. <strong>With some planning and 8 practical tips, we can help make this process more bearable for everyone.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><h2>\u00bfQu\u00e9 encontrar\u00e1s aqu\u00ed?<\/h2><nav><ol><li><a href=\"#recupera-la-rutina-dias-antes-de-la-vuelta-al-cole\"><a href=\"#recupera-la-rutina-dias-antes-de-la-vuelta-al-cole\">Get your routine back to normal days before going back to school<\/a><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#involucra-a-tus-hijxs-en-la-preparacion-del-material-escolar\"><a href=\"#involucra-a-tus-hijxs-en-la-preparacion-del-material-escolar\">Involve your children in the preparation of school supplies.<\/a><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#familiariza-a-tus-hijxs-con-la-vuelta-al-cole\"><a href=\"#familiariza-a-tus-hijxs-con-la-vuelta-al-cole\">Familiarize your children with going back to school<\/a><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#prepara-todo-la-noche-anterior\"><a href=\"#prepara-todo-la-noche-anterior\">Prepare everything the night before<\/a><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#haz-listas-de-rutinas-para-lxs-ninxs\"><a href=\"#haz-listas-de-rutinas-para-lxs-ninxs\">Make lists of routines for children.<\/a><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#motiva-a-tus-hijxs\"><a href=\"#motiva-a-tus-hijxs\">Motivate your children<\/a><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#celebra-el-inicio-del-curso\"><a href=\"#celebra-el-inicio-del-curso\">Celebrate the beginning of the school year<\/a><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#manten-la-calma-y-se-paciente\"><a href=\"#manten-la-calma-y-se-paciente\">Keep calm and be patient<\/a><\/a><\/li><\/ol><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"recupera-la-rutina-dias-antes-de-la-vuelta-al-cole\">Get your routine back to normal days before going back to school<\/h3>\n\n<p>After a summer with more freedom, <strong>it is important for both children and adults to begin readjusting to the school routine before the new school year begins.<\/strong> A week before school starts, re-establish the sleeping and eating schedules they will follow during the school year.\nThis gradual adjustment will help reduce stress and anxiety, making early mornings and class discipline less abrupt. <\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/blog.toddl.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/vuelta-al-cole-rutina-man&#x303;ana-1024x722.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5394 lazyload\" title=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/722;\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"722\" data-src=\"https:\/\/blog.toddl.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/vuelta-al-cole-rutina-1024x722.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5398 lazyload\" title=\"\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.toddl.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/vuelta-al-cole-rutina-1024x722.webp 1024w, https:\/\/blog.toddl.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/vuelta-al-cole-rutina-300x212.webp 300w, https:\/\/blog.toddl.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/vuelta-al-cole-rutina-768x542.webp 768w, https:\/\/blog.toddl.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/vuelta-al-cole-rutina-610x430.webp 610w, https:\/\/blog.toddl.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/vuelta-al-cole-rutina-1080x762.webp 1080w, https:\/\/blog.toddl.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/vuelta-al-cole-rutina.webp 1134w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/722;\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"involucra-a-tus-hijxs-en-la-preparacion-del-material-escolar\">Involve your children in the preparation of school supplies.<\/h3>\n\n<p><strong>Involving children in the purchase and preparation of school supplies<\/strong> not only makes them feel more excited about the start of the school year, but also <strong>helps them feel responsible and committed to their education.<\/strong> It can become a fun and special family moment, they will feel happy and excited to choose their favorite backpacks, notebooks and pencils, easing the transition.<\/p>\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"familiariza-a-tus-hijxs-con-la-vuelta-al-cole\">Familiarize your children with back-to-school activities<\/h3>\n\n<p>Preparing your children for back to school involves not only buying school supplies and adjusting schedules, but also <strong>making sure they are emotionally prepared for the change.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Talk about going back to school:<\/strong> Talk openly about what the first day will be like and what they can expect.\nBe sure to answer their questions and address any concerns they may have.\nThe more informed they are, the less anxiety they will feel.\nTalk about the things they&#8217;re excited about in the new school year, such as reconnecting with friends, new activities or interesting subjects.     <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Explain the routine:<\/strong> Detail what their school day will be like, from arrival at school to dismissal time.\nExplain the new routine they will follow, including meal times, activities and free time.\nThis will give them a clear idea of what to expect and help them feel more confident.    <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Visit the school with your children: <\/strong>If possible, make a visit to the school before school starts.\nShow them the new classroom, playground and surroundings.\nThis will help familiarize your children with the environment and reduce fear of the unknown.  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Count down:<\/strong> Use a calendar to mark the days until back to school.\nYou can count down with them to visually see how close the first day is and to keep the excitement going. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"722\" data-src=\"https:\/\/blog.toddl.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/vuelta-al-cole-feliz-1024x722.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5400 lazyload\" title=\"\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.toddl.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/vuelta-al-cole-feliz-1024x722.webp 1024w, https:\/\/blog.toddl.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/vuelta-al-cole-feliz-300x212.webp 300w, https:\/\/blog.toddl.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/vuelta-al-cole-feliz-768x542.webp 768w, https:\/\/blog.toddl.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/vuelta-al-cole-feliz-610x430.webp 610w, https:\/\/blog.toddl.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/vuelta-al-cole-feliz-1080x762.webp 1080w, https:\/\/blog.toddl.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/vuelta-al-cole-feliz.webp 1134w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/722;\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"723\" data-src=\"https:\/\/blog.toddl.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/vuelta-al-cole-familia-1024x723.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5416 lazyload\" title=\"\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.toddl.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/vuelta-al-cole-familia-1024x723.webp 1024w, https:\/\/blog.toddl.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/vuelta-al-cole-familia-300x212.webp 300w, https:\/\/blog.toddl.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/vuelta-al-cole-familia-768x542.webp 768w, https:\/\/blog.toddl.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/vuelta-al-cole-familia-610x430.webp 610w, https:\/\/blog.toddl.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/vuelta-al-cole-familia-1080x762.webp 1080w, https:\/\/blog.toddl.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/vuelta-al-cole-familia.webp 1417w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/723;\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"prepara-todo-la-noche-anterior\">Prepare everything the night before<\/h3>\n\n<p>To avoid morning chaos, <strong>make sure everything is ready the night before.<\/strong> Many educators recommend that from the age of 5 or 6, children start preparing their own backpack, choosing their clothes and setting their alarm clock.\nThis habit not only teaches them responsibility, but also reduces morning pressure and allows you to start the day more calmly. <\/p>\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"haz-listas-de-rutinas-para-lxs-ninxs\">Make lists of routines for children.<\/h3>\n\n<p><strong>Creating a list of daily routines can be a very useful tool for organizing mornings. <\/strong>Include tasks such as getting dressed, brushing teeth, making the bed and preparing the backpack. <strong>Post the list in a visible place and turn it into a game<\/strong>: each time they complete a task, they can check it off with a sticker or drawing.\nIt will help them stay focused and make mornings more fun. <\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"722\" data-src=\"https:\/\/blog.toddl.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/vuelta-al-cole-tareas-1024x722.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5396 lazyload\" title=\"\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.toddl.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/vuelta-al-cole-tareas-1024x722.webp 1024w, https:\/\/blog.toddl.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/vuelta-al-cole-tareas-300x212.webp 300w, https:\/\/blog.toddl.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/vuelta-al-cole-tareas-768x542.webp 768w, https:\/\/blog.toddl.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/vuelta-al-cole-tareas-610x430.webp 610w, https:\/\/blog.toddl.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/vuelta-al-cole-tareas-1080x762.webp 1080w, https:\/\/blog.toddl.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/vuelta-al-cole-tareas.webp 1134w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/722;\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"722\" data-src=\"https:\/\/blog.toddl.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/vuelta-a-la-escuela-1024x722.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5402 lazyload\" title=\"\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.toddl.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/vuelta-a-la-escuela-1024x722.webp 1024w, https:\/\/blog.toddl.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/vuelta-a-la-escuela-300x212.webp 300w, https:\/\/blog.toddl.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/vuelta-a-la-escuela-768x542.webp 768w, https:\/\/blog.toddl.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/vuelta-a-la-escuela-610x430.webp 610w, https:\/\/blog.toddl.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/vuelta-a-la-escuela-1080x762.webp 1080w, https:\/\/blog.toddl.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/vuelta-a-la-escuela.webp 1134w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/722;\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"motiva-a-tus-hijxs\">Motivate your children  <\/h3>\n\n<p><strong>Music is an excellent way to motivate children in the morning.  <\/strong>Create a playlist with their favorite songs and surprise them in the morning.\nThey can sing along, move around and have a great time while they eat breakfast, get dressed or go to school.\nMake the first day special, take pictures and treasure the beginning of a new school year together.  <\/p>\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"celebra-el-inicio-del-curso\">Celebrate the beginning of the school year<\/h3>\n\n<p><strong>Back to school can be a stressful time, but it can also be an opportunity to create special memories as a family.<\/strong>  Eating breakfast, lunch and dinner together, sharing the adventures of the first days of school, will make your children feel supported and understood.\nThese small celebrations strengthen the family bond and help your children feel more confident and motivated. <\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"722\" data-src=\"https:\/\/blog.toddl.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/vuelta-al-cole-1024x722.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5408 lazyload\" title=\"\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.toddl.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/vuelta-al-cole-1024x722.webp 1024w, https:\/\/blog.toddl.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/vuelta-al-cole-300x212.webp 300w, https:\/\/blog.toddl.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/vuelta-al-cole-768x542.webp 768w, https:\/\/blog.toddl.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/vuelta-al-cole-610x430.webp 610w, https:\/\/blog.toddl.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/vuelta-al-cole-1080x762.webp 1080w, https:\/\/blog.toddl.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/vuelta-al-cole.webp 1134w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/722;\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"722\" data-src=\"https:\/\/blog.toddl.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/vuelta-al-cole-septiembre-1024x722.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5404 lazyload\" title=\"\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.toddl.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/vuelta-al-cole-septiembre-1024x722.webp 1024w, https:\/\/blog.toddl.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/vuelta-al-cole-septiembre-300x212.webp 300w, https:\/\/blog.toddl.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/vuelta-al-cole-septiembre-768x542.webp 768w, https:\/\/blog.toddl.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/vuelta-al-cole-septiembre-610x430.webp 610w, https:\/\/blog.toddl.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/vuelta-al-cole-septiembre-1080x762.webp 1080w, https:\/\/blog.toddl.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/vuelta-al-cole-septiembre.webp 1134w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/722;\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"manten-la-calma-y-se-paciente\">Keep calm and be patient<\/h3>\n\n<p>Changes always generate some anxiety, and it is normal for your children to feel nervous when facing a new course, with new classmates and teachers.\nDuring the first weeks, they may be more susceptible, <strong>it is essential to be understanding and patient, allowing them to express their emotions and supporting them in the adaptation process.<\/strong> Staying calm and establishing an emotional connection with them is key for them to feel safe. <\/p>\n<span class=\"et_bloom_bottom_trigger\"><\/span>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>September is here and back to school is an exciting time for the whole family. 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