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Back to School Tips and Tricks to a Successful School Year

Posted on Aug 18, 2016

Stay organized this year with tips from Monkey Joe's Katy!

A mix of emotions fill the air as students in the Houston area prepare to go back to school for the 2016-2017 year. For some little ones, it will be their first time excitedly (and maybe nervously) walking the halls of an elementary school, for other seasoned veterans, this is a piece of cake. Whether it’s your child’s first day of school or maybe their last year as an elementary school student, staying organized is key to having a successful year back. Monkey Joe’s in Katy wants all of our friends to have a great year back at school so we put together a few fun and creative ways to get your children excited and ready for the year ahead.

Starting the year off with a bounce!

  • Have weekly check-ins - As part of your weekly routine, take a few minutes before the weekend playtime begins to clean out your child’s backpack. Organize any loose papers, throw away any food items that may have gotten lost in the depths of their bag and check that their folders are in order. For new students, this is a great way to get in the routine of staying organized which will help them build great habits at home and in the classroom!
  • Make a study area - When kids get home from school, it can be difficult keeping them from getting distracted by toys and games before their homework is complete. In an effort to keep your little one excited to do their homework, create a fun study corner for them in a quiet area of the house. Let them get creative and decorate it how they see fit, make a place for their backpack and books to go and supply the area with pencils, crayons, etc. for them to use on their assignments.
  • Keep them motivated - Motivate your children by congratulating them on following their routines and completing their assignments. At the end of a busy week, after their backpack as been cleaned out, have a play date at Monkey Joe’s and let them run out their after school energy!

After a long week in the classroom, celebrate the start of the weekend with a trip to our bouncy playground in Katy, Texas. Conveniently located in the Mason Park Shopping Center, Monkey Joe’s is a kid-friendly playground filled wall-to-wall with inflatables. If you’re a family in the Cinco Ranch, Richmond or Missouri City area, we’d love to see you for unlimited playtime!