Back-to-school worksheet Help your child fill out this worksheet.

to start the year strong Looking back at the past year can help you
and your child talk about what they learned
that can help them in the new year.

Schoolwork
Looking back... Looking ahead...

What did you like best about the past What are you looking forward to about the
school year? Why? new school year?

What was hardest for you at school the What do you want your new teachers to
past year? Why? know about you?

Feelings and friendships

Looking back... Looking ahead...

What helped you make new friends or get What are you looking for in a friend?
along with classmates?

What helped you when you got frustrated, What strategies do you want to try this year
distracted, or anxious? to help when you’re upset?

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 Home life
Looking back... Looking ahead...

What helped you stay organized or get What can we do at home to help with
ready for school? organization and routines?

When was the most helpful time to start Which homework strategy do you want to
your homework? try this year?

After school Starting earlier/later

After a short break Using a timer
After dinner Taking breaks
Other: Other:

What helped you get along with siblings or Which fun things would you like to do as a
other family members? family or to help you unwind after school?

Other thoughts
Looking back... Looking forward...

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