A couple of days before school:

5. Do a dry run

• Go to school several times – walking, driving, or taking the bus

• For young children, describe and draw out the route and include how long it will take

• For younger children, go to the schoolyard and play a few times before the first day of school

6. Tour the School

• For new students, take a tour of the school

• Show your child the classrooms, the cafeteria, and the bathrooms

• Meet your child’s teacher with your child present, if possible

7. Plan the Outfits

• Ask your child to help choose the outfits for the first week of school

• Let your child pick out his or her favorite outfit for the first day

8. Pack the Backpack

• Together with your child, pack the backpack the night before, including non-perishable treats