No doubt you will make at least one trip this month to buy school supplies and clothes for your child. A new school year is always exciting and full of hopeful anticipation! But the most effective thing you can do as a parent may involve plenty of planning, but little to no shopping. Here are 3 tips to make this school year run more smoothly.

1. Set up to Support Homework

Organize a work space or portable tote with sufficient office supplies and resource books. Be sure there is a quiet, well lit area for studying that your child finds comfortable and appealing.

Put up a large white board (2′ x 3′) where students can MAP OUT and VISUALLY SEE homework, personal schedules, upcoming tests, critical due dates and special events.

Help your child create a routine or system for getting homework completed while participating in their extra-curricular activities and other personal commitments.

2. Prepare for Supportive Send Offs

Plan ways your child can readily have a good breakfast that includes protein.

Make a habit of getting backpacks, lunch money, permission slips, and extra gear ready the night before.

Tack up a simple checklist with visual cues as to routine steps that need to be followed before leaving for school.

3. Strategize and Organize Against Pitfalls

Determine a way to effectively control and monitor T.V., computer and video game time so that it does not eat away your child’s energy and time needed to complete homework.

Decide where to say “no” to good things in order to insure that the best things actually happen – both in your schedule as well as your child’s schedule.

Get yourself organized for the day the night before so that your personal stress level is down and your free to offer your child emotional encouragement and send them off with a loving hug!

Learning Enhancement Centers is pleased to offer a limited number of grade level assessments on August 19th. Your child/teen will receive a reading and math evaluation and a one page summary for only $50.00!

Evaluations will be filled on a first come basis so reserve your child’s assessment today by calling Krystal Holt at 540-368-1960 or email us at info@learningenhancementcenters.com.

Don’t forget to mention that you would like the Back to School Assessment to receive our special discounted rate!