Your week-by-week guide to preparing for back to school
Don’t let the hot, humid weather lull you into a sense of security. The first day of school is on its way, and in some stores, gear is already selling out! (Not to stress you out or anything.) But don’t be caught scrambling. Here?s your week-by-week guide to getting your kids ready to go back to the classroom.
Three weeks before school
Do a clothing cull: Figure out what you need for back-to-school clothes by sorting through your kids? dressers and closets to see what still fits and what you?re missing. Then declutter and donate the rest.
Put an order in: Online shopping is super convenient, but it can take time for the items to arrive?so don?t leave it until the last minute. Consider this your first stage of back-to-school shopping, focusing on backpacks, lunch bags, water bottles, school supplies and clothing basics. While you?re online, shop for some personalized labels: Order enough for each water bottle and lunch container you plan to send to school, labels for indoor and outdoor shoes, as well as rain and winter boots, and a clothing stamp for young kids who take extra clothes to school. Health check: Kids should see an optometrist before they start kindergarten, so if your kid hasn?t yet?or if it?s been a year since their last exam?now is the time to make that appointment. Also, make sure they?re up to date on school-required vaccines. Immunization schedules vary slightly by province; if you?re unsure, check with your doctor to find out if they?re due for...
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