How to get ready for back to school

Getting back into a routine after the summer can be difficult for everyone, especially children. Seeing their classmates and teachers again and getting into a daily routine are just some of the changes they'll face when it's August again. However, there are a few tricks to make back to school less dramatic. Here we give you some tips on getting ready for back to school and some ideas on what not to pack in your child's backpack for the coming school year.

Everything gets better with time

Every summer, millions of parents and children get ready for back to school. Some for the first time, others already experienced, but all trying to do it in the best possible way so that children are excited about getting back to school. Every year, psychologists recommend a number of tips to make going back to school a little easier. It's important to establish the new routine in advance so it doesn't become so sudden when September is around the corner. New bedtimes, wake-up times, mealtimes, etc. It's also a good time to plan your free time a bit better, i.e. you might have spent more time watching TV or playing on the computer during the summer period.

When they return to school, there are a lot of responsibilities again and it's better that they know as soon as possible. You can make a colourful calendar where you can add the new schedules, activities, homework, etc. If you are some of those who are going through school material before the new school year, it might be a good idea to go through it all just one more time before the school days start again. That way you can make sure the children are prepared for the start of school.

Get your backpack ready!

One of the most important aspects before the little ones go back to school is getting the school backpack ready. Buy books, exercise books and all the necessary materials for the new school year. This can be a great activity to do with your child before they return to the routine. This way, they get to choose their own materials, and what better way than with things they've personalised. That way, they'll be eager to use them for the first time. At Wanapix you'll find everything you need and you can design it however you want. We recommend that you make a list of our most important products for starting school and start designing them:

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