Back to School Resources

Back to School Resources

Posted on August 17, 2021 by aaaco

It’s that time of year again! Back to school! Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools start on Wednesday, August 25, 2021.  With just one week before school starts, make sure you and your children are ready!

The Basics

Depending on the age and grade, children are expected to have certain things ready ahead of time before their first day of school.  As a good starting point, contact your child’s teacher to get a list of what is needed.  School supplies are one of the easiest places to start.

Additionally, if you are in the area, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools website has some great information about how to be ready for school.  These resources include the following topics:

• Enrollment
• Immunizations
• Meal options
• Buses and registration
• Handbooks and forms
• Powerschool (homework, grades, attendance)
• After school programs
• Parent Resources
• COVID Safety

Outside of Charlotte schools, check your area school’s respective website for more information on how to be prepared for school this year.

Above and Beyond

If you are looking for anything else above and beyond school-specific resources, the Internet is full of many more ideas on what resources can help your child or student.  Here are just a few of many suggestions:

Family Education: This all inclusive website offers thousands of articles, printables, crafts, activities, videos, and more created by and for parents, specialists, doctors, etc.  Their information covers a wide age range, from birth to college.  Here are their back-to-school specific resources.

Mama OT:  This blog run by a mom and Occupational Therapist with a background in gymnastics, psychology, and education offers  encouraging, educating, and empowering tools for parents, teachers, therapists…anyone who cares for children.  There are great activities, book suggestions, sensory seeking tools, and a lot of other great posts.

Scholastic Parents Staff: Scholastic Parents is an online resource that provides parents with tools to expand their child’s literacy and reading comprehension with articles, book lists, and fun learning activities! Focused on children from preschool to middle school, the Scholastic Parents staff is dedicated to helping guide parents through their children’s reading and learning journey.

School Family: This website helps parents help their kids make the most of their school year. They provide with information to support parents in setting their school-age children up for year-round success in school. They even have a handy back to school checklist.

Contact your Teacher or Therapist

Outside of these resources, know that teachers, counselors, social workers, therapists, and the like are always willing and able to help whenever they can.  Feel free to contact us with any questions, comments, or concerns, and we will do our best to help you with anything related to back to school!

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