How to Prepare For The First Day of School

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Lay out your clothes and school supplies so they're ready to go.. Figure out how you're getting to school tomorrow.. Set 2 alarms 10 minutes apart so you're sure to wake up.

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Lay out your clothes and school supplies so they're ready to go.

Step 1

Lay out your clothes and school supplies so they're ready to go.

2

Figure out how you're getting to school tomorrow.

Step 2

Figure out how you're getting to school tomorrow.

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Set 2 alarms 10 minutes apart so you're sure to wake up.

Step 3

Set 2 alarms 10 minutes apart so you're sure to wake up.

4

Unwind for 30 minutes before bed and try to get at least 8 hours of sleep.

Step 4

Unwind for 30 minutes before bed and try to get at least 8 hours of sleep.

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Talk to your parents or a friend if you're feeling nervous.

Step 5

Talk to your parents or a friend if you're feeling nervous.

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Eat a nutritious and filling breakfast to fuel up.

Step 6

Eat a nutritious and filling breakfast to fuel up.

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Arrive at school 15 minutes early to find your classes.

Step 7

Arrive at school 15 minutes early to find your classes.

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Introduce yourself to your teachers to start off on the right foot.

Step 8

Introduce yourself to your teachers to start off on the right foot.

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Pay attention and try to participate in your classes.

Step 9

Pay attention and try to participate in your classes.

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Talk to your friends and classmates about your summer.

Step 10

Talk to your friends and classmates about your summer.

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Try to enjoy yourself on your first day.

Step 11

Try to enjoy yourself on your first day.

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Relax and unwind when you get home at the end of the day.

Step 12

Relax and unwind when you get home at the end of the day.

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Look up clubs and sports teams you want to join.

Step 13

Look up clubs and sports teams you want to join.

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Knock out any assigned reading over the summer in chunks.

Step 14

Knock out any assigned reading over the summer in chunks.

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Spend time with friends from school to make your first day easier.

Step 15

Spend time with friends from school to make your first day easier.

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Get all of your school supplies so you have everything you need.

Step 16

Get all of your school supplies so you have everything you need.

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Pick out a cool and comfortable backpack for the new school year.

Step 17

Pick out a cool and comfortable backpack for the new school year.

18

Clean your room so it's organized for the school year.

Step 18

Clean your room so it's organized for the school year.

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Set up a learning station in your home for your remote classes.

Step 19

Set up a learning station in your home for your remote classes.

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Get dressed for each school day like you're going to school.

Step 20

Get dressed for each school day like you're going to school.

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Review your school's e-learning system and schedule.

Step 21

Review your school's e-learning system and schedule.

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Use a planner to help keep yourself organized.

Step 22

Use a planner to help keep yourself organized.

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Participate in your online classes and assignments.

Step 23

Participate in your online classes and assignments.

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Complete the assigned work and ask questions if you have them.

Step 24

Complete the assigned work and ask questions if you have them.

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Take a short break every hour or so to help you focus.

Step 25

Take a short break every hour or so to help you focus.

26

Reach out to your teachers if you're struggling.

Step 26

Reach out to your teachers if you're struggling.

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