Shari's Back to School Tips
Although I’ve been out of school for quite a while, I do remember what it felt like getting ready to return to school after a long summer break.
The anticipation of going to another grade, seeing and meeting friends, and just the everyday hustle and bustle of it all was exciting yet a little overwhelming. I’m willing to bet most kids feel this way when getting ready to return to school.
Along the way, I found some tips to help me through my school days:
- A good night's sleep- a few weeks before school starts, get back in a routine of going to bed early so you can get a good eight hours. A good night's sleep makes you feel good.
- Reading- reading is good for the brain and will help you learn and retain quicker. With this, read whatever you find interesting.
- You Got The Look “Wardrobe”-what you wear can make the difference between whether you’re going to have a good or a bad day. Everyone has their own style, so make sure to express yours in an appropriate way, of course.
- Time Management-get in the routine of being on time. School is not going to wait for you; therefore, you may miss something very important, but you will not if you work on your time management.
As a student with a disability, I also found these tips helped me to have a successful school year.
- Exercise-I must work ten times harder than a person without a disability to do things; therefore, I tire out easily. I found doing exercise helps build my stamina and muscle mass to keep me moving throughout the day.
- Multiple Plans-I’m a plan a,b,c type of girl. I’ve been a multiple plan girl since I was a teenager and probably will always be. From caregivers not showing up to my scooter’s battery being dead, my routine is often railroaded. Therefore, I need to have multiple plans to Make Things Happen. Students with disabilities should always have more than one plan.
- Words of Affirmation-unfortunately, this world can be mean and so can some of the people who live it. This can sometimes lead to some unkind words against people who have disabilities. I’ve learned in my years to encourage myself with words of affirmation. I am good enough, pretty enough, smart enough, and my abilities are endless. Learn how to tell yourself positive things to move on to your next goal.
School is only as good as a student gives. With this, I wish all students returning to school a successful year. Hope my tips help you be the best you that you can be.