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HE ANNUAL upheav-

al of returning to the.

classroom is far
‘removed from current in-
“volvements for most adults.

"2 Still, many find that‘ memories’:

.-of that momentous rite ‘of autumn
-< are evoked by the cool breezes
and. falling’ leaves, of. late’ August
_and early September. ©
vs Whether it is the back-to-school
experience of elementary school,
‘high school or college which re-
mains most vivid; most of us find
- that. the: mingled. feelings. of ex-
‘citement, and. apprehension
surrounding .this’,event. are still
“easily recalled:
Drawing ‘on: these memories
may’ help’.‘parents . to.. prepare
“youngstefs for’ the: start. of © the
school year.: a

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with, your. child: can. help. smooth |

the transition from the carefree
days of summer to the more
disciplined, regimented scheduling
of fall. .

. Asking what things he or she
looks forward to the most and

_ dreads the most is a good way to

initiate a discussion which: may
help to. identify areas of particular
concern,

Young children are likely to be:

confused by schedules and people
to whom they are not accustomed.
Their older siblings may feel in-
secure socially or fear that they

-will not be able to meet your ex-

pectations for their academic per-
formance.

Careful. explanations about what
will happen when, and the en-
couragement to do the:best wark
—- accompanied by the reassur-
ance that grades do not determine
a ‘person’s value.~- can help. dif-
fuse issues of concern.

Reminding children that soon
they will be reunited with friends
not. seen during the summer
months. may also alleviate the
sadness that can accompany the
realization ‘that relaxed vacation
days are about to come to an end.

Also,’ participating in the selec-
tion of that all-important first-day-
of-schoo} outfit — several days in
advance of the big event — is a

valuable opportunity which allows _
‘a child to feel the satisfaction of
‘exerting some constructively

channeled control over his or her

. Circumstances. .
_ If brown bag lunches are your:

child's. preference, perhaps you

“could ‘plan the first week’s menu

together, «

Looking forward to enjoying
favorite sandwiches; and maybe
even some cookies that he or she
has helped you bake, also may
help reduce the anxiety of a
youngster who feels insecure
about conquering the lunchroom
in a new school.

And packing it all into a brand-
new lunchbox will make for an ex-
tra-special first-day lunch.

Assembling the appropriate
assortment of notebooks, pens and
pencils is another important task.

Older children, who have de-
veloped distinct color preferences,
can be given the responsibility of
making these purchases, provided
that adult supervision is given to
determine the type and quantity of
supplies necessary.

A new tote or knapsack can

. serve as a storage place for these

items, alleviating the problem of
cluttering the child's room with
loose notebooks and writing im-
plements, and.also as the means
for transporting these iterns to and
from school.

Look for a bag that is durable to
ensure that it will withstand a year
of wear and tear.

Whether returning to the
classroom means elementary or
graduate school, it is by planning
ahead that the adjustments to a
new academic year are made most
easily. :

ey feeling well prepared, it is
likely that back-to-schoolers of all
ages will be ready to face the
challenges of the months to come
with both enthusiasm ‘and con-

‘fidence.

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