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Make Back-to-School Prep Fun and Easy!

Settling back into the routine of school can fill children (and grown-ups!) with a variety of emotions. As the summer winds down, families and children are getting back into the groove of things for the upcoming school year. Setting up routines and expectations for the new school year can help both adults and children feel ready and excited for the new school-year!

To make this transition smoother we’ve gathered some helpful tips, tricks, and activities for you to try which might just become your family’s new favorite back-to-school traditions!


Learn how to build a routine with the: 

Work it Out Wombats | “Step It Out” Game 


Practice SUPER Morning and Bedtime Routines: 

Task Chart Checklist


Practique las SUPER rutinas matutinas, al igual que las de la hora de acostarse:

Lista de Tareas


Establish a peaceful morning routine with these:

10 Ideas for a Calming Morning Routine


Establezca una rutina matutina tranquila con estas ideas:

10 Ideas para una rutina matutina tranquila


You can find additional back to schoolvideos and activities at: PBS.org/parents/back-to-school

More FREE games and episodes for on-the-go content:

PBS KIDS Games App

PBS KIDS Video App

Check back in October for a new educational fun pick!