A revised version of the title: Preferred Preparatory Actions for School Year by Teachers From Parents

In the lead-up to the new school year, parents can take several steps to help their children thrive academically and socially. Here are some recommendations from educators across the USA.

Lana White, a teacher and co-founder of We Tutor Young Minds, emphasises the importance of daily reading with younger children. This practice, she says, can boost reading skills, improve vocabulary, enhance comprehension, and sharpen listening skills. For older children, reading aloud to themselves or to you is beneficial. Parents can encourage reading by making books available, taking regular trips to the library, and designating time for reading with screens turned off.

Tiffany Williams, a literacy intervention specialist, notes that students often spend around six weeks relearning material at the start of the new school year. To prevent this, she encourages parents to read with their children before the school year begins.

Preparing children for classroom responsibilities is another crucial aspect. Parents can give children age-specific tasks at home, such as opening lunch packaging, to help them develop self-reliance.

Several teachers, including Lana White, have suggested focusing on developing "soft skills" during the year before school starts. These skills include listening, learning rules, sitting quietly, functioning in groups, and handling materials. This approach can better prepare children for the school year.

Kellie Barragan, a teacher of kindergarten and first grade in California, suggests teaching incoming kindergartners to use the bathroom independently. Adults in the school building are there to help children, and it's important for children to know this.

Bryson Tarbet, an instructional coach in Columbus, Ohio, suggests reestablishing routines for waking up and going to bed to help children adjust to the school year. Conversations about kindness can help children understand what kindness is and promote positive behaviour. Focusing on positive aspects of school during summer conversations can help alleviate children's anxiety.

Kids should also learn to ask for help in various situations, such as when sick, lost, or needing academic or peer conflict resolution help. Parents speaking positively about school can help reduce children's anxiety.

Lana White suggests finding opportunities to practice fine motor skills in lower grades. This can include using scissors, working on puzzles, drawing, and using play-dough or clay.

Finally, shopping for new clothes and school supplies together can build children's excitement for the new school year. A book like "How Full Is Your Bucket? for Kids" can serve as a starting point for discussions about kindness.

By following these recommendations, parents can help their children transition smoothly into the new school year, setting them up for success.

A revised version of the title: Preferred Preparatory Actions for School Year by Teachers From Parents