Happy Monday my Busy Moms! Hope you all had an amazing weekend! Can you believe it?! It’s already AUGUST!
And since it’s now August, you know what that means????
My kids go back next week, and I’m sure everyone else is pretty much in the same vicinity in going back to school as well.
This week on the blog, I wanted to give you all something that should take away the stress of you getting your back to school plans completed for your kids. There’s soooooooooo much a busy mom has to think about with all things back-to-school, so I wanted to make it easier for you. So here is your Back To School Checklist. Make sure to go through it and get it done!
So, here’s your Back To School Checklist For The Busy Mom
1 – Get Uniforms/School Clothes:
If you haven’t already, be sure to go get your kids’s school uniforms/school clothes. You should make sure if you have any orders coming in from school clothes, make sure they fit, and if not, make the necessary adjustments to exchange and/or re-order.
2 – Backpacks, Lunchboxes, Water Bottles, and Thermos
Make sure you have their backpacks, lunchboxes, water bottles and thermoses on deck!
3 – School Supplies:
Check with your state to see when they are offering tax free week. Here in Florida, it is currently our tax free weekend from July 31st – August 9th. If you have to purchase the supplies for your kids, be sure to get their supply lists so you can get the appropriate supplies.
4 – Schedule Hair Appointments/Haircuts
If your kids will be needing any hair styling, hair cuts, and new do’s for school, be sure to schedule their appointments.
5 – Schedule Doctors’ Appointments:
Be sure to schedule any and all necessary doctors’ appointments before school starts. This may include their well check ups and eye exams.
Tip: If your child wears glasses, make sure to have a spare on standby.
Additional Tip: If your child is on any medications, make sure you have enough in supply to give to the school.
6 – Attend Meet the Teacher/School Orientation:
Before you attend, it would be beneficial for you to have a list of questions you may have for the teacher and staff to ask once you get there. Also, while at the Meet the Teacher/School Orientation, be sure to do the following: get a class schedule, get teacher contact info, get school contacts, make sure your info is updated with the school, get car line tags, have emergency info updated, get school lunch account taken care of, pay any school fees, purchase any school spirit attire, join the PTA, and sign up to volunteer.
7 – Meal Plan:
Poll your kids and ask them what are some of the foods and snacks they like to eat so you’ll know for sure they will eat what you pack (instead of them having to bring their whole lunch back because they didn’t want any of the food).
8 – School Organization Zone:
Prepare a school organization zone in your home so all of the kids’ items for school can be in one centralized location. Organization is Key!
9 – Family Calendar:
If you don’t already have one, get and update your family calendar so everyone can be on one accord about the schedule for everyone.
10 – Label Everything:
I can’t stress this enough……label er’ythang!!! Kids are so quick to misplace items so be sure you have all of their items labeled.
Let me know how it goes!
Love,
Kimberly Gumbs
