I love helping my girls get ready for back to school. We shop for supplies and clothes together-making it a fun adventure. We enjoy picking out colorful notebooks and cool backpacks. I may grab myself one of the retro trapper keepers for old times sake. We also organize their desks and make sure they have everything they need. It’s great to see their excitement and know they feel prepared. Spending this time together is so special and helps us all start the school year with confidence.
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In addition to buying all the fun school ‘stuff’; I think it’s equally important to mentally prepare our kiddos.
1. Establish a Routine: Begin setting a regular sleep and wake-up schedule a few weeks before classes start to help kids adjust.
2. Review Academic Material: Go over last year’s notes or use free online resources and educational games to refresh their memory.
3. Visit the School: Take a trip to the school to familiarize them with the environment, especially if it’s a new school.
4. Organize School Supplies: Use existing supplies at home to organize their school materials and ensure everything is ready.
5. Read Together: Encourage daily reading with books from the library or free online resources to boost their literacy skills.
Austin is hosting tons of amazing events and supply drives to help families prepare for the year ahead. Check these out:
Do you have a child starting ECSE, Pre-K or early elementary grades in the Greater Austin area? Join the Johnson Center and Autism Society of Texas for their school supply giveaway!
The Johnson Center will be giving away free school supply kits for pre-K and early elementary age kiddos while supplies last.
Families can also shop their pantry while they are there! They have a wide variety of foods – including canned goods, cereals, spices, pastas, snacks, soups, juices, baking supplies, and much more.
This event is free and is first come, first served!
Back 2 School Giveaway | August 17 | 11am | 3616 Munson St
Pay What You Can Educator Extravaganza | August 17 + 18 | 7-10 am | 2005 Wheless Ln
The Educator Extravaganza sale is an event hosted by Austin Creative Reuse, with the support of Goodwill of Central Texas. It is a ‘sale’ where educators of all kinds can find materials to stock their classrooms. We believe that these school and art supplies belong in the hands of students and teachers, not the landfill! The event will be held outdoors in ACR’s side lot so come early!
You must bring your ID or equivalent credential to access the sale!!!
Please join us for some fun in the Sun. At 12 noon, we will be blessing. Everybody with a backpack or bicycle. So come one, come all and have a blast in your neighborhood.
