Another milestone is approaching - the little ones are starting school, and big changes come with it. After all, it's not just about learning to read and write now, but also about redesigning their entire daily routine, which affects both children and parents. We have listed here which areas should be given special attention.

Change School Start

1. The Environment

We all know it: you feel best in a familiar environment. Now your child has probably been going to the same kindergarten for years, knows the premises and the teachers there, and has made friends. Therefore, pay special attention at the beginning to whether your child feels comfortable in the premises and also makes connections with classmates.

2. Waking up early

This topic is a challenge not only for children, but also for many adults. Therefore, make sure that your child goes to bed early enough. Primary school children need about ten hours of sleep. Another aspect that not only makes waking up easier, but also promotes personal responsibility, is the use of their own alarm clock. Let your child choose the alarm clock themselves, so they will enjoy turning it on and setting it in the evening. 

3. Practicing patience

Patience is also something that usually requires practice. Especially in slightly larger school classes of over 20 children, you often have to wait until it is your turn. Closely linked to this is also the topic of consideration. It is therefore of great benefit if the little ones already learn at home that they should pay attention to the feelings and wishes of others. Even if this sometimes means having to wait themselves.

4. Homework

Homework is one of the biggest changes when becoming a schoolchild. To avoid stress in this regard, support is of great importance, especially regarding time management. Show your child right from the start options for how to properly write down their homework and manage their time well.

5. Independence

This point not only applies to the already mentioned points of waking up and homework, but especially also to the school commute. How can parents manage to send their child alone and as worry-free as possible on the way to school? With our Anio 5 Kids Smartwatch, you can track your child's location and receive a notification when they have arrived at school. During school hours, however, the smartwatch is a normal watch with a dial. In school mode, all smart functions are muted and incoming calls are blocked. After school, these functions are automatically reactivated.

If you are interested in this topic and want to learn more about how your child can master the school commute alone and safely, then simply visit our Shop. All functions are described in detail there. Otherwise, you can also send us a message via one of our social media channels.

To make the big day even more special, the school cone cannot be missing. We have therefore given it some thought and think that it should be a mixture of useful items for the start of school, games, and of course, something sweet. Here are our ideas for the must-haves for the perfect school cone for the start of school.

DIY School Cone

 Useful items

• Wax crayons
• Watercolor set with brushes
• Timetable
• 30cm ruler, preferably made of wood
• Scissors
• Pencil sharpener
• Colored pencils & eraser
• Neck pouch for the bus ticket, pocket money, or keys
• Lunch box & water bottle
• Gym bag

Games

• Memory game
• Coloring book
• Stickers
• Puzzles for the start of school
• Yo-yo

Sweets

• You probably know best what makes your child's sweet tooth jump for joy. 

We wish you a great start at school

Your Anio Team