We’re nearly at the midway point in August, which means school starts back up in a couple of weeks. It’s time for your child to shake off the summer and get back into study mode. Some kids look forward to day one of the school year. Others dread this day like it’s the second coming. Regardless of on which side your child lands, you need to prepare him or her for what’s to come. A great way to drive the point home is take your kid to go school supplies shopping. Not only will this help your child get into the right mindset, but it will also prepare him or her. When it comes to school, if you’re well prepared, you’ve already won half the battle. From your local one on one tutor Manhattan company, we bring you the perfect first day of middle school supplies list.

Calendar:

The earlier your child learns organization skills, the better. Even in the younger years, it’s always good to have a means of keeping track of tasks. School is the first experience a child has in managing responsibility. Good habits learned early in life pay off big when they’re older and their responsibilities start holding more weight.

Calculator:

Depending on what grade your child’s entering into, you may need to purchase a graphing calculator, or just the standard. These calculators are basically invincible, so even if your kid’s a bit younger, you can always just get the expensive one early so you don’t have to worry about it later. The only concern is whether a newer model comes out the year your kid actually needs it.

Notebook(s):

Here’s your kid’s first opportunity to make some of his or her own decisions. Some people prefer to organize all of their classes into one multi-sectioned five star notebook, with all loose papers designated to individual folders, divided by class, within the notebook. Others prefer to have separate books for each class. And others prefer to use 3-ring binders with loose leaf papers. Ask your child what he or she prefers. We recommend fewer books, because that entails less management of stuff.

Pens and pencils:

Notice that we’re talking plural here. If a pencil breaks, there should always be a backup. The idea is to minimize the number of ways by which your kid can fall behind in class due to lack of preparation. Purchase several mechanical pencils and some bic pens. If your kid wants, you can get some erasable pens. Ask his or her opinion on the matter. It’s important that you take your child with you to do the shopping.

You don’t have to buy out the store. The above four items should cover it. Aside from school supplies, if you really want your child to be fully prepared for school, a private tutor can ensure that your kid never falls behind in any of his or her classes, no matter what. Call one on one tutor Manhattan company Big Apple Tutoring at 212-479-0830.