--- title: Help Your Child Acclimate to a New School Year With Tips From a  Teacher description: Beginning a new school year is a big change and may require a bit of an adjustment period. 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They get a new teacher, start seeing their friends again daily, and get all new clothes and supplies. However, beginning a new school year is also a big change and may require a bit of an adjustment period. Luckily, we have a list of tips to help your child more easily adjust to a new school year from a teacher. ## 1. Be Involved A great way to kick-start involvement in your child's new school year is to attend open house. At open house, you can meet your child's teacher, get a feel for their classroom, and learn more about what they'll be learning this year. Once the year kicks off, remain involved by attending conferences, reviewing report cards, and staying in contact with your child's teacher. ## 2. Form a Partnership With Your Child's Teacher During the school year, your child is with their teacher as much, if not more, than they are with you. Form a partnership with your child's teacher; find out how you can support them and help your child excel.  ## 3. Develop a Routine Kids love routine. Having a structured routine allows them to set expectations and have a higher chance of succeeding. Try putting a specific bedtime, wake-up time, and homework time in place to help create a structure for your child's day. ## 4. Help Foster a Love for Reading You can also set aside a specific time for reading. Studies show that children who excel in reading are more likely to excel in other subjects. To make reading time more fun, try to pick entertaining stories and take turns reading to your child and having them read to you. ## 5. Build Confidence and Self Esteem Reminding your child how proud you are of them and how great of a job they're doing is so important. Empower your child with confidence and self-esteem in their ability to learn, so they believe in their ability to succeed this school year. ## 6. Make Time to Talk At the end of each school day, talk to your child. 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