Getting ready for school can be scary. To ease into the new school year, here are some tips from local teachers to combat back-to-school jitters.

Yvonne Smith, a teacher at Talbott Elementary said:

• It’s a good idea to start “getting them into routine” to get ready for the school year.

• Take them to open gyms before school starts to interact with friends.

• Take them to sign up for classes and walk them through the process of meeting their teachers and new classmates.

• “Don’t skip out” on any of the school events before school starts, Smith advised.

• Make sure they go to bed early “two weeks before instead of three days.”

Parents have also given advice:

• Tell your child about fire alarms. They’re loud!

• Make sure you and your child get a tour of the school.

• Let them shop for school supplies with you—make it a special day!

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