If you have to wear a school uniform, use accessories to add your own style to your look. Jewelry like necklaces or bracelets can really brighten up your uniform. Just make sure it’s not against the rules. Be sure to follow your school’s dress code, even if you don’t have uniforms. You don’t want to get in trouble on your first day!
If you live close enough, you may be able to walk or ride a bicycle to school. Riding the bus allows you to talk to other students and make some friends. You could also join a carpool so you can ride to school with your friends.
Choose alarms that are loud and will definitely wake you up. Try placing your alarm across the room so you have to get up to turn it off, which can help keep you from falling back asleep.
If you’ve been staying up late all summer, try going to bed earlier during the week before school starts to reset your sleep schedule. Read a book if you’re having trouble falling asleep. You’ll start to naturally feel tired.
You don’t have to bottle up your feelings. If you’re nervous, talk to somebody about it. If it’s a friend, chances are they’re nervous too! Your parents can remind you about other times you were worried but ended up doing a great job. For instance, maybe you were super anxious before school a few years ago. But you did great, right?
Don’t stuff yourself or you could feel sluggish and groggy. If you feel too nervous to eat, try to at least get some toast or a piece of fruit so you’ve got something to help you make it until lunch.
Knowing where you need to go and where everything is may help you feel less anxious about the first day. If you ride the bus to school, you’ll usually arrive a few minutes before classes start, giving you plenty of time to catch up with friends and scope out your classes.
For example, if you love military history, tell your history teacher that you’re looking forward to learning about some of it in their class. Building a strong relationship with a teacher can be a game changer if you need that extra boost with your grade at the end of the year.
If you’re more of an introvert, no worries. You don’t have to be the class clown or the most popular person in the room to be a good student.
If you have social anxiety, being extra brave on your first day and making friends is a good way to help break out of your shyness. You’ll soon find the vast majority of the people around you are potential friends you haven’t bothered talking to yet!
You’re surrounding yourself with people you’ll be spending much of the next year with, and there’s no reason why you shouldn’t have fun spending time with them. Try to overcome the anxieties you’re feeling, and remember to wear your best smile throughout the day.
Be sure to set aside a little bit of time if you have any homework you need to knock out. Ask a friend you met earlier that day to hang out and do something together. There’s nothing like finally coming home after your first day at school. Enjoy it! Your first day will feel strangely long compared to other days, largely because of how many different things and people you’ll have been exposed to at once. Make sure to treat yourself.
You could also check out the school’s bulletin board or call the main office to learn more about clubs and sports teams. Do you love music? Join the school choir or guitar club. Do you love the cinema of Akira Kurosawa and Lars von Trier? The school’s film club might be perfect for you. Clubs are a great way to nurture interests you already have, and a perfect outlet to meet people operating on a similar wavelength. If you’re really interested in something and there isn’t already a club for it, start a school club yourself!
For example, you can count the number of pages in the books and divide the total number of pages by the days until school starts and use that number as your daily minimum that you need to read. Summer reading doesn’t have to mess up or ruin your summer. Try reading a chapter or so every 2-3 days so you never feel overloaded.
If you can’t physically hang out with your friends, try calling or video chatting with them. You could even play video games together to stay in touch. Keep up with your friends on social media so you know how they’re doing and how their summer break is going.
Get yourself a planner you can use to keep track of important dates and homework assignments.
Check out the backpacks at your local school supply store or department store and try on a few to see how they feel. You can also order backpacks online, but you won’t be able to try them on before you order them. Remember that you have to lug your backpack around every day, so it needs to be both stylish and comfortable.
You might be surprised by how much clutter and junk you’ve accumulated during your summer break. Spray some air freshener so it smells nice as well. If you’re stressed or nervous, cleaning your room can help release some of your anxiety.
For instance, you could use your kitchen table or a desk in your bedroom as your learning station. Try to remove as many distractions as possible so you can focus on learning. Keep the area clean and clutter-free so it’s dedicated to learning.
Getting dressed like you’re going to school can tell your brain and body that it’s time to work, which can help you feel more motivated. Besides, you want to look neat and professional, especially if you’re participating in a video chat with your teacher and classmates.
Many LMS programs have tutorials that explain how to use it. Check them out so you’re a pro. Follow any directions your teachers give you about your remote learning.
Planners come in a variety of layouts and designs, so you can choose a cool one that you actually like and want to use! You can find planners at your local office supply store or department store. You can also order them online.
Remote learning may seem scary or overwhelming if it’s new to you, but don’t worry! If you participate as much as you can, pay attention, and ask your teacher for help when you’re lost, you’ll do great.
For many teachers and students, remote learning is new, so don’t be afraid to ask for help if you’re lost!
Remember that because you don’t have the usual classroom breaks and lunch period of in-person school, you need to allow yourself time to take breaks and have snacks so you’re able to stay focused.
Don’t be afraid to ask for help! Better to be safe and ask if you’re unsure about something so you don’t waste time or do something incorrectly.
