{"id":36985,"date":"2018-07-13T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2018-07-13T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/staging2.threadalaska.org\/thread-blog\/5-ways-to-get-ready-for-school-2-3\/"},"modified":"2018-07-13T08:00:00","modified_gmt":"2018-07-13T16:00:00","slug":"5-ways-to-get-ready-for-school-2-3","status":"publish","type":"thread-blog","link":"https:\/\/www.threadalaska.org\/thread-blog\/5-ways-to-get-ready-for-school-2-3\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Ways to Get Ready for School"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\n\tStarting kindergarten is a big milestone in a child\u2019s life! Make a plan early to get ready for school, because transitioning to kindergarten takes time and preparation. Here are some ways you can help your child get ready for school this summer:<\/p>\n

\n\tGet Enough Sleep<\/strong><\/p>\n

\n\tIn the land of the midnight sun, it can be hard to get children to bed in the summer. But sleep is a critical part of health and impacts a child\u2019s ability to focus in school. Research shows that children who do not get enough sleep are at higher risk for ADHD and obesity, and a sleep-deprived brain tends to hang on more to negative emotions than good ones. Without enough sleep, it can also be hard to get up early enough to be on time for school.<\/p>\n

\n\tBegin enforcing a bedtime several weeks before school starts. Use this chart<\/a> to determine how much sleep your child should get each night. Then set a bedtime depending on how early you need to get up in the morning. For example, a 5-year-old who needs to get up at 6:30 am should be asleep at least by 8:30 pm to get the recommended 10 hours.<\/p>\n

\n\tEstablish Routines<\/strong><\/p>\n

\n\tA routine is a pattern of actions that you follow regularly. Children do best when routines are predictable and consistent, letting children know what to expect. A bedtime routine can make it easier for children to get to bed on time. A simple routine can be:<\/p>\n