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Back-to-school time can be both exciting and stressful for kids. Here is a list of ways kids can be sure to make this one a great school year from wikiHow:
- Make some good friends. Having a lot of acquaintances is fun, but having a small group of close friends makes a world of difference. Those are the friends that will get you through rough patches.
- Do your homework! When you keep up with your work, teachers are happy, and your parents are happy. Plus, you just might learn something.
- Study! When you don't study, classes become hard and confusing. Keep up with those studies!
- Take care of yourself. This includes hygiene, relaxing when you need it, getting enough sleep, and eating well.
- Don't challenge yourself if you don't think you can handle it. That will just create stress.
- Don't procrastinate! This just causes frustration.
- Get organized before and after school to avoid last minute scrambling for things.
- Be prepared! This includes having all the school supplies you need, staying on top of your assignments, etc.
- Think of how great it is to go to school...you get to be with your friends, learn, and make a better future!
Have a great school year!
For more info: Back to school preparation, back to school supplies
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