First Day of School Checklist

School starts in just two days, I load up the car with the kids, we have our school supply lists in hand and we head off to Target. And then, I just about die when I see the school aisle. It’s mobbed with kids and moms arguing about what to buy or what not to buy AND the shelves are completely picked over. Why-oh-why did we wait this long to buy supplies.

After that school supply shopping experience an number of years back, I vowed never to procrastinate in our back to school shopping ever again! Instead I came up with an easy plan to make sure I got everything back-to-school related in a timely manner.

First Day of School Checklist

1-2 WEEKS BEFORE SCHOOL STARTS

• Gather school supply Lists
• Shop for school supplies
• Shop for backpack (if not using last year’s) and make Backpack Tag
• Shop for lunchbox
• Shop for electronic device (if required)
• Pick out or shop for first day of school outfit
• Fill out school paperwork

DAY/NIGHT BEFORE SCHOOL STARTS

• Print out First Day of School Photo Signs
• Charge camera/phone
• Pack backpack
• Pack lunch and toss in a silly lunchbox joke
• Lay out clothes & shoes
• Get to bed early
• Set alarm

FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL

• Wake up early
• Eat a healthy breakfast
• Take first day of school photos
• Head out the door for school

Taking just a bit of time to plan ahead and feel prepared for the day of school will make a world of difference. Those back to school jitters for both momma and the kids won’t be so bad!