Winter break is a blast for kids! After all the fun and festivities, school seems so boring in comparison. However, transitioning back to school after being home can be so difficult!
Here are a number of strategies occupational therapists might use to make this transition easier:
- Start your child back on their school sleep schedule. Start waking and putting to bed your children at the times you would on a school night/morning up to a week in advance.
- Practice morning routine. Start practicing the morning routine and then go out! Go to the library or the park!
- Help plan lunches. Have your child help you plan their lunches. Maybe make a special dessert with your child to put in their lunch.
- Table time. Work with your child to do a fun seated activity. Maybe do a winter craft.
- Keep a routine. Plan out a schedule with your kids of different activities to do and places to go.
- Decrease screen time. Start to decrease screen time back to your allotted amount during the school week.
Fun Baking Ideas:
Fun Seated Activities:
