If your oldest child is starting Kindergarten this Fall, you probably know what school he/she is attending, worked on some basics they need to know, and prepped your child in some way for the exciting year coming up. But have you prepped yourself? As I sit here searching the web for Kindergarten and school prep techniques for parents, I'm finding that the majority of articles and information out there is for how to prep your child for Kindergarten. Quite honestly, my kid is ready. I think I am going to need the most prep! Whether you work or are a stay at home parent, the schedule and prep work involved will most likely be a big change to your current schedule. Here's what I am doing to help myself be prepared for Fall. I usually write blogs after I've completed a project or process, but this time I am writing this beforehand, to give you enough time to schedule something like this into your calendar over the summer.
A few other moms at my child's preschool decided to have a Kindergarten Prep Night/Moms Night Out once a month, from May through August. Each night a different mom will host and there will be a different subject on the table. The host will research the topic of the night and present some inspiring and practical ideas she found. Others will also bring ideas and we will discuss things we can do to prep, share recipes, family schedules, tips and tricks to make our lives easier in the coming year. We also have in attendance some experienced moms who already have a child in elementary to help guide us and perhaps tell us the truth about rumors we've heard. For example, even though we may get more of a break because the kids are in school, is life actually busier? Do kids really start sleeping in instead of waking up early like they currently are? Things like that.
Some topics we will cover (plus we will probably find more!) include: Taking care of ourselves/putting our oxygen masks on first, making sure we get enough sleep, healthy snacks for parents, healthy & easy lunch packing ideas, breakfast ideas, homework/afternoon/evening routines, weekend activities to spur curiosity & imaginations, not over-scheduling, summer to-do's (like buying school supplies, clothes, uniforms, stocking up on freezer meals, etc.). I'm sure we'll work some fun & wine in there somewhere too.
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