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Getting the Family Ready for School

Move over lazy days of summer, the first day of school is on the horizon!

By Lisa Franz, MacaroniKID Publisher: Surprise-Peoria-El Mirage & Glendale-Luke Air Force Base July 23, 2026

School’s just around the corner. Are the kids sad summer is wrapping up or so excited to be heading back to school and their friends? Make the transition to school and that first day go as smoothly as possible for everyone in the family with the suggestions from the following sources.


Some of the tips include some lead up time so don’t put off reading these ideas until the night before school starts!


Great General Suggestions   

https://health.clevelandclinic.org/how-to-prepare-kids-for-school

For Younger Kids   

https://www.scholastic.com/parents/school-success/school-life/back-to-school/8-tips-to-prepare-first-days-school.html

If Going to a New School   

https://www.childrens.com/health-wellness/8-ways-to-help-your-child-adjust-to-a-new-school

For Students with Autism   

https://www.bassautism.com/blog/preparing-children-with-autism-for-a-smooth-school-transition

Starting Middle School!   

https://www.greatschools.org/gk/parenting/academics/smoothing-your-childs-transition-to-middle-school/

And while we are on the subject of school - a BIG shout out to all of our teachers who are right now getting their classrooms prepped, lesson plans organized, and will soon be welcoming our children with open arms: THANKS!!!!!!!!