A new school year has arrived and your children will soon be back in the classroom with new backpacks, new shoes and new things to learn. Your home may be kid-free during school hours, but you’ll want it full of its own supplies for the back-to-school season. Set yourself up for success by stocking your home with the following items.
1. Guard Against Germs
Going back to school means more exposure to germs on the playground. Your kids will be in close proximity to other students in the classroom, at lunch and during recess. After a long day at school, they’ll come home and inadvertently bring home unwelcome guests. With cold and flu season around the corner, prepare your home to avoid illness.
In your foyer and other entries to the home, place hand sanitizer and disinfecting spray nearby. Lennar designs homes with open-concept layouts, leaving plenty of space for these extra items. Kill germs the moment your family comes home by placing these items on a nearby shelf or table for easy access. Your kids can quickly use hand sanitizer as they step inside, while the disinfecting spray provides extra protection to spray on doorknobs.
Go the extra step by keeping bathrooms stocked with hand sanitizer and tissues to trap germs from a stuffy nose. Bathrooms designed by Lennar feature finishes like expansive quartz countertops, which are easy to keep clean and provide enough room for tissues, soaps and sanitizers without looking too cluttered.
2. Stay Snack Ready
Kids exert a lot of energy during the school day and will likely come home hungry. Not only will they need plenty of options for their school lunches, they’ll be peeking inside the fridge for an after-school snack. Make sure you’re ready by utilizing all the space a Lennar kitchen gives you.
Lennar optimizes kitchens with modern, stainless-steel refrigerators that can accommodate all the extra items your family will need for school. Move freely and effortlessly as you bring in groceries thanks to its open layout and find a home for every bag of chips and box of cereal in the abundant cabinet or pantry space.
3. Create Homework Stations
Does your home have a designated place for homework? Your children will need a space where they can focus, ask questions and complete their homework comfortably. Creating a study area will establish a routine and let children know that their learning is a priority. This can be in the kitchen where there’s plenty of room for an adjacent dining table or island to get work done. It’s also great as it provides nearby access to others in the household for assistance.
You may also choose to make their bedrooms a study space or transform an extra room into a homework station. If your home has a loft, this area is great for placing a desk and chair for homework hour.
Whichever spacious room you choose to be the designated study area, be sure it’s fully stocked with school supplies. Complete the task by adding pencils, pens, erasers and paper so your children have everything they need to be ready for school the next day.
Ensuring your home is stocked and organized can make a significant difference in easing the transition for both children and parents. As the school year begins anew, setting up your home to support the health, nutrition and education of your children will ensure a smoother transition into the school year. Get your home ready and prepare accordingly to set the stage for a successful academic journey.
