Back to School Series-Part 1
Posted by Danielle on Wednesday, July 22nd, 2009
I know it’s only mid-July, but if you want to snag the best deals and get the school year off to the best, most organized start, now is the time to get a plan and put it into action.
Before I had kids, I was a classroom teacher for 10 years. The next 4 years I was a SAHM. Last year I taught online and this coming September I’ll be back in the classroom full-time.
All this to say I know a thing or two about back-to-school time.
The fantastic crew at momAgenda created a back-to-school checklist. When I first saw this I laughed out loud when the first item on the list was 2 months before school starts. Are you kidding me?
Well, it’s actually great advice. The first item is to make doctor’s appointments. I know in my small town physicals or well child check ups need to be scheduled at least 6 weeks out. If your child will be participating in sports, they’ll need a sports physical before practice starts and that can be 2 weeks before school begins.
Don’t forget eye appointments. If your child has any sort of vision problem NOW is the time to find out and deal with it. Oftentimes, vision problems are identified when students are struggling in school. Don’t wait until your child is struggling to catch this.
Believe it or not, summer is a great time for dental check ups. If your child needs any dental work, it’s easier to get it done now than to miss school for a filing.
So, get out your calendar and your phone and get to work!
Filed in Back to School | 5 responses so far
Jeanieon 24 Jul 2009 at 10:51 pm 1I can’t wait to look over this checklist and get started so I don’t panic the week before.
Earlier today I read an article about the health problems most inherited from parents… and, of course, number one on the list was vision problems. The quick little test given at the pediatrician’s office is hardly sufficient if you and/or your spouse have vision problems. Thanks for including this tip, Miss Mouthy!!
bagsdealon 29 Jul 2009 at 2:12 am 2Thank you ,you are a great mom!
and that is great tips to remind us to check our body in the summer vocation!
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regtidyon 29 Aug 2009 at 12:47 am 4You’re a careful mother,children’s health is dued to be thought highly of.
registry cleaner xpon 11 Nov 2009 at 6:31 pm 5Planning in this regard is really great thinking