08/18/2026
Parents. It's time!
Back-to-school prep doesn’t have to be stressful! Here’s your checklist to help make the transition easy:
✏️ School supplies: Check the teacher’s list, stock up on notebooks, folders, pencils, pens, crayons, glue, and any classroom-specific items.
🎒 Backpack & organization: Choose a comfortable backpack and label important belongings so they’re easier to find (and return!).
👟 Clothes & shoes: Check what still fits, fill in the gaps, and make sure kids have comfortable shoes for school and activities.
📋 School paperwork: Complete registration forms, emergency contacts, medical forms, permission slips, and technology agreements.
🚌 Schedules & transportation: Review bus routes, drop-off and pickup plans, after-school activities, and who is authorized for pickup.
⏰ Routines: Gradually move bedtime and wake-up times earlier, practice morning routines, and set out clothes and backpacks the night before.
🏠 Home setup: Create a homework station, organize school calendars, and designate a spot for backpacks, shoes, and important papers.
A few minutes of planning now can save a lot of morning stress later. Here’s to a happy, organized, and successful school year! 📚✨
