26 Days Until School, How to Enjoy the Rest of Summer While Preparing Your Child for a Great Start

Days Until School

Summer has a way of making time feel endless. Then, suddenly, the end of summer arrives and back to school is right around the corner.

In just a few short weeks, families will pack backpacks, classrooms will fill with excitement, and children across Wilmington and surrounding communities will begin another year of learning and growing.

Make the Most of Summer Before Back to School

So, before busy schedules return, take time to enjoy the end of summer together. Children rarely remember expensive vacations as much as they remember simple moments with the people they love — a family picnic, an evening bike ride, making homemade ice cream, visiting a local park, reading together before bed, or simply laughing around the dinner table.

💬Preparing Your Child Mentally for School

Of course, buying school supplies matters. However, preparing your child’s heart and mind for back to school is just as valuable. So, instead of asking only about school shopping, start conversations like these:

“What are you most excited about this year?”

“What do you hope to learn?”

“Is there anything you’re nervous about?”

“What new friend would you like to make?”

⏰Start Returning to a Routine

In addition, one of the biggest challenges at the end of summer is adjusting to a school schedule again. After all, the CDC notes that healthy sleep matters for children. Instead of waiting until the night before school starts:

✓Move bedtime earlier by 15 to 20 minutes every few days.

✓Begin waking up closer to school hours.

✓Reduce screen time before bed.

✓Read together every evening.

✓Eat breakfast as a family whenever possible.

🌱School Is About More Than Academics

At Abundant Life Christian School and Childcare, we believe education is about the whole child. In fact, that journey begins long before the first school bell rings.

Build Friendships

Discover New Talents

Learn Responsibility

Develop Confidence

Grow Socially

Grow in Faith

We Can’t Wait to Welcome You Back to School

Whether your child is entering childcare, preschool, elementary school, or middle school, we’re excited to partner with your family for another incredible year.

Only 26 days to go. Let’s make them count.

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And whether you’re preparing for your child’s first day or looking for a Christ-centered school where they can learn, grow, and thrive, we’re here to help every step of the way.

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