Back-to-School Tips for a Successful School Year!

School changes all of our schedules, routines, and social lives. Planning ahead and putting together a routine will help create a successful school year for your child. Here are some back-to-school tips to help start this school year successfully!

1. Have a designated area that is conducive to doing homework. Preferably, a place free of distractions and noise.  A bedroom may not be the best place for studying, especially if your child is easily distracted.  
2. Establish a rule that no TV or electronics are allowed during study time unless they are used for homework; this includes particularly radio, iPod, smartphones, etc.
3. Supervise the internet and computer use during study time; social media is just a screen away.
4. Use an agenda or calendar to mark upcoming tests, quizzes and projects.
5. Establish good bedtime routines. Studies have shown that insufficient sleep results in lower academic achievement.
6. Communicate with your child’s teacher. This communication will ensure there are no “surprises” when reports cards come home.
7. If your child is struggling in a particular subject, secure a tutor. This will not only help the child academically but will build their self-confidence.
8. Balance extracurricular activities at a manageable level for your child. Students can experience stress when overbooked with too many activities. 
9. Talk with your child about their school day individually. This will ensure that you are aware of the classroom environment and how your child is feeling relative to school and friends.

Schedule Your Student’s Back-to-School Tutoring with the Learning Lab!

For more information about our tutoring programs, please contact one of our two Learning Lab locations, or fill out the form below!

Learning Lab Brentwood

5500 Maryland Way, Suite 110

Brentwood, TN 37027

615-377-2929

Learning Lab Nashville

2416 21st Avenue South, Suite 100

Nashville, TN 37212

615-321-7272