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PREPARING FOR A RETURN TO SCHOOL

8 Tips in Preparation for our return to school. Written by ‘Cynthia Prasow’

Begin by leading positive conversations about going back to school. Prasow says, “Just because your children aren’t bringing it up doesn’t mean they’re not thinking about it. A positive outlook is everything in setting the tone for a positive beginning.”
Encourage independence, particularly in younger children, to minimize separation anxiety.
“Talk about where the new classroom might be if it’s a building they know.” Check with your teachers on any possible room changes.
Pick up some new books that will actively engage your child. “There are so many stories about the first day of school, and reading with your child is a great way to lead the back-to-school discussion.”
Talk about lunch. Prasow suggest talking about their favourite foods and making sure some of them are on hand, particularly for the first few days.
Discuss routines at school, when school starts and ends, and rules regarding behaviour.
Have a discussion about what to wear, and make sure those items are ready for the first day.
Establish the back-to-school routine a few days before school begins. This includes sleeping schedules and night-time and morning routines.

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Begin referring to the clock on a regular basis. Stating “At this time next week you will be…” with a positive outlook. Use this as a chance to get back in a habit of reading a clock or build a new skill and abide by a schedule.
Enjoy your remaining at home time together with some cooking, building, constructing and board games.

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Exploring weather phenomena through experiments and other activities can help make the science come alive for students and help them really understand the atmosphere and the weather within it. These weather STEM activities would make a great addition to the What Makes The Weather? study, your own weather study, or just for fun!

Weather Around the World from Mama Smiles

Cloud Simulation from Adventures in Mommydom

What Causes Storms? from Frogs and Fairies

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What Makes the Wind Blow and Wind Vocabulary from Left Brain Craft Brain

The Science of Condensation and Frost from Schooling a Monkey

Cloud Science from The Happy Housewife

Recording and Graphing Weather Resources from Rainy Day Mum

Sourced from: https://thehomeschoolscientist.com/weather-stem-activities/

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