1. A bag-and-lunch corner that works for real<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
As soon as the kids get home from school, their bags are deposited... somewhere. To avoid mountains of coats and forgotten lunch boxes, create a well-designed reception area near the entrance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Child-height wall hooks<\/strong>They can hang up their own bags, coats and lunch bags as soon as they arrive.
<\/li>\n\n\n\n- Identified bins or baskets<\/strong>one for each child. Personal belongings such as water bottles, sunglasses, toques and mittens can be stored there.
<\/li>\n\n\n\n- Shelf or small rack<\/strong>for parents' items or things to remember in the morning (e.g. signed forms, homework).
<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nThis zone becomes a reassuring landmark. Everyone knows where to find (and drop off) their stuff. And bonus: you avoid panicked searches at 7:45!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n2. A well-organized, age-appropriate homework area<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Homework is part of everyday life, but it can quickly become a source of conflict... especially if the space isn't suitable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- A designated desk or table<\/strong>in a quiet location.
<\/li>\n\n\n\n- Filing bins or drawers<\/strong> for storing notebooks, loose sheets, pencils, etc.
<\/li>\n\n\n\n- Nomadic kits<\/strong>Perfect for youngsters who like to do their homework close to you (on the counter, kitchen table...).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
St\u00e9Zen tip: Use labels (with text and\/or pictograms, depending on age) to help your children put things away themselves. When organization is clear and visual, they become more independent.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n3. Set up a visual routine<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
When everyone knows what they have to do and when, mornings are smoother and evenings more relaxed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- A morning and evening routine chart<\/strong> for each child (e.g. dressing, eating breakfast, brushing teeth, putting on shoes).
<\/li>\n\n\n\n- A family calendar<\/strong> with the week's activities: homework, sports classes, special events.
<\/li>\n\n\n\n- Pictograms<\/strong> or colors to help younger visitors find their way around.
<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nInvolving your children in the creation of these tools makes them more motivated to follow the routine. And the more autonomous your children become, the more peace of mind you gain!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n4. School supplies: neither too much nor too little<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Back at school, there's often an excess of supplies that end up piled up in a drawer... until we forget they exist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Make a sorting what you already have<\/strong> before buying new.
<\/li>\n\n\n\n- Create a extras\" station<\/strong>glue, lead pencils, scissors... anything that can help out when an item gets lost (or broken!).
<\/li>\n\n\n\n- Store everything in clear or labelled containers in a central location in the home.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
The result: you avoid unnecessary duplication, save money... and limit the \"Mamaaaan, I'm out of pencils!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\n5. Create a space to return to calm<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Because school days are long and demanding, it's a good idea to include a relaxation zone in the games room<\/strong><\/a> accessible to children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- A small reading corner with cushions.
<\/li>\n\n\n\n - A box of free drawing or craft materials.
<\/li>\n\n\n\n - A soft atmosphere (subdued lighting, calm music, etc.).
<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nIt's not always big or complicated to set up. But it's an effective way to help your children make the transition from school to home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Create a extras\" station<\/strong>glue, lead pencils, scissors... anything that can help out when an item gets lost (or broken!).
- A family calendar<\/strong> with the week's activities: homework, sports classes, special events.
- Filing bins or drawers<\/strong> for storing notebooks, loose sheets, pencils, etc.
- Identified bins or baskets<\/strong>one for each child. Personal belongings such as water bottles, sunglasses, toques and mittens can be stored there.