This seminar is created for families who need assistance getting their reluctant learner back into the swing of things. I will cover topics from the importance of keeping it simple when planning your routines to homework tips and setting up positive expectations for next year.

1. Made For You
Learning Webinar
Presented by Renee Pena
Early Learning Academic Coach
www.madeforyoulearning.com

2. Back to School Kit for the
Reluctant Learner

3. What to Expect
• Is your child a reluctant learner?
• Tips to motivate and prepare
• The power of teacher/parent
relationship
• Fall into routine
• Other resources
• Questions are welcomed

4. What Is a Reluctant Learner?
• Not a good or bad thing
• They come in all shapes and forms
• They tend to thrive better out of school than
in
• Need a different approach to get motivated
• Need different outlet to participate in class

5. And That Is Why Back to School
Transition Is so Important
If you have a child that doesn't like change, it is
important to:
• Close a chapter to summer
• Set a positive tone for the school year
• Don't force a child to feel they have to be excited
and that it is okay to have big feelings
• Do have your child visit the school even if they
have been there before (some schools have
visiting day just for those reasons)

6. Everyone Wants a Smooth
Transition from Parent to Teacher
• Partnership
• Your teacher isn't your BFF (at least not right
away)
• Allow for adjustments
• Realistic exceptions
• KIT (Keep in touch)

7. Fall into Routine!!
Make it into a game. Plus it boosts their
Executive Function Skills as they learn to plan
from you.
• Ease back into it
• Plan meals together
- (I know kids change their
minds as to what are their
favorites but go for their usual)
• Sleep!!!!
• Lay out clothes