Great Social Skills Can Help Ease Back to School First Day Jitters

 It's school time again! Your kids may be feeling excited and maybe a little sad that summer is over. They may even feel nervous or a little scared on the first day of school because of all the new things: new teachers, new friends, and maybe even a new school. You can help ease the first day jitters by ensuring that your child is well equipped with great social skills. Here are some tips that may help you give your kids a strong start.


                                                                                                

~Teach your child to share with others

~Teach your child to wait their turn 

~Teach your child not to interrupt when others are speaking 

~Teach your child the importance of being honest 

~Teach your child the proper forms of address for their teachers (Miss, Mr., Mrs.)

~Teach your child how to accept others with disabilities

~Teach your child to show respect to others and practice kindness by using words like please, thank you, you're welcome and excuse me

~Don't forget to praise your child when they show good manners

Just like we as adults have to prepare our minds and body to return to work after a great vacation, kids have to prepare mentally and physically to go back to school. I have included a couple of short videos below that may help you prepare your kids to go back to school. The first one is great in helping your child develop a great morning routine and the second is an excellent refresher on how to behave.