Back to School 101 – ALREADY? EEK! I guess so. My nephsons in Nashville start back to school August 1. Thankfully our kids don’t start until the end of August, so we have a wee bit more time to sleep in and enjoy the lazy days of summer.
Even though we have a month left until school start, I guess I should be getting back into the swing of things, you know like showering our kids regularly and making sure they have school clothes.
My friends at Plum District recently did a survey on moms and back to school. Here is what they found:
Moms Report – Back to School 101 Infographic
Are moms excited about their kids going back to school?
YES! 39% are excited 26% are relieved – I guess I fall into the 8% sad.
Do you plan to tuck a huggen note inot your kids’ bags or lunch?
57% say yes. Yes, I’m one of THOSE moms. And confession: I’m guilty of pre-printing notes ahead of time. My daughter reminds me when I don’t include a lunch note. “Mom, did you forget something.”
What first day of school tradition will you do this year?
64% front door photo shoot (that’s us)
35% sweet treat for lunch
33% walk to classroom
16% walk to bus stop
Who is most likely to cry on the first day of school?
54% say mom
TRUE OR FALSE: Summer is so exhausting that I’m secretly celebrating back-to-school when I’m able to get more rest:
70% FALSE – Summer is my favorite.
What is the BEST part of your day when your kid(s) are back in school?
37% dinner time
27% bedtime
26% noon
6% morning
5% after school
How will your kids get lunch on most days?
70% from home
20% school cafeteria
8% other
2% off campus
What kind of help would you wish for the most when the kids are back in school?
48% housekeeper
19% chef
14% tutor
10% chauffer
9% masseuse
Thanks Plum District! Interesting to see how other moms view back to school.
Back to School Resources:
- 5 Ways to Pray As Your Child Goes Back to School
- 10 Tips for Going Back to School