With the first day of school around the corner, there’s so much to do and so little time to do it! When you’re busy getting prepped to send your little one back to school, there’s plenty to forget. So, here’s the only guide you need to be ready before the big day arrives.
Tick, Tock: The Ultimate Back-To-School Timeline
1 Week Before School Starts
- Check off the school supply list. Make sure you’ve got everything your little one needs before the school doors open: markers, pencils, folders, the works! To get your child excited about using them, let him or her pick the trimmings, from hot pink pencil boxes to supplies adorned with a favorite superhero.
- Buy in bulk. Take care of the bulk shopping for the things you know you’ll need daily – juice boxes, sandwich baggies, napkins, tissues.
- Shop ’til you drop. Let your child help with the back-to-school style choices. Allowing kids to have a bit of creativity and self-expression gives them an extra-confident pep in their step as they head into the classroom! Dollie & Me has some great mix-and-match options for fun back-to-school looks.
- Make a grocery run. Create a list of great lunches and after-school snacks for your little learners. A list is the key to keeping your spending on track.
- Fit in a trim. Schedule a haircut to freshen up any ’dos that got a little shaggy over the summer. Dollie’s hair might need a little freshening up, too! Check out our hair care tips for her.
- Pack backpacks. You have the supplies. Now, pack ’em up! If your child is a little messy or unorganized, label everything. A lot of schools require this step anyway.
- Give your child comfy feet. Everyone loves new shoes for school, but it takes forever to break them in. Have your child put on his or her thickest socks and then the shoes. Blow-dry the outside of the shoes with hot air for a few minutes. Piece of cake!
- Tackle lunch prep. Making tomorrow’s lunch in advance saves time – and sleep – the morning of the big day. Here’s a great lunch-packing tip: Freeze a wet sponge to put in your child’s lunchbox. It works just like an icepack but won’t leak everywhere.
- Set out clothes for tomorrow. Let your student pick out a favorite new outfit to wow friends on the first day.
- Set alarm clocks. No one wants to be late on the first day of school! Wake up a few minutes early to allow for any unforeseen mishaps, like juice spilled on a brand-new outfit, or missing socks. Charge your camera. First-day-of-school pics are a must!
- Go to bed ASAP! Your family needs to be ready bright and early, so don’t miss a wink of sleep.
Can’t get enough of Dollie & Me’s style sense? Check out the perfect looks for everything from the first day of school to weekend playtime!
