Back to School Prep Day

Back to School Prep Day is observed annually on August 15, not only in Alaska, but throughout the U.S. This day is set aside for school shopping and to start adjusting your schedule for the new academic year.

Back to School Prep In Alaska

Back-to-school preparations in Alaska include typical tasks like getting supplies and clothes, but also involve specific considerations for the unique Alaskan environment and lifestyle. Families should focus on preparing for potential weather challenges, including cold temperatures and snow, and ensuring children are safe and prepared for outdoor learning opportunities. 

How to Plan

First, get supplies ready. Check the list that your child’s school provides to make sure your child has everything. Next, set aside a distraction free area in your home so your children can stay focused while completing homework. Finally, establish a routine to get ready for the first day of school. Start adjusting sleep patterns. Create a morning routine so when the first day of school arrives, you and your kids are ready to go.

Key Ways To Observe National Back to School Prep Day:

• Establish routines: Start practicing school-day wake-up and bedtime routines in the weeks leading up to the first day of school.
• Familiarize yourself with the school: Take a tour, meet teachers, and learn about your child’s learning environment.
• Review safety procedures: Discuss safe routes for walking, traffic safety awareness, and stranger danger with children. 
• Prepare supplies: Check the supply list and gather necessary items. 
• Connect with the community: Introduce yourself to teachers and other parents. 

Why It’s Important

Back to school prep is a chance to build your children’s excitement about the new academic year. There’s a special feeling about it. Summer vacation is ending, which may seem sudden to your children. Back to school prep is a great chance to help your kids look forward to what lays ahead of them. Create memories by talking about the new year and taking pictures to look back on later.

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