With Back to School here, adding in a little fun can make it a memorable transition of time. Here are some BACK TO SCHOOL tradition ideas with some local faves!
Back to school guide
Local Back To School Traditions
Shopping in the Magic Valley:
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Runway Fashion: Get name brands at an affordable price! Perfect place to shop for adolescents to adults!
Joyful & Adorned: Get your permanent bracelets and accessories
Tresses has an adorable boutique for your teen girls and adult women!
First day of school ready:
Treat yo self to some pampering from Fresh Aesthetics with a facial or custom skincare.
Get your nails and hair done at Tresses. They have a variety of well-trained and friendly stylists.
Order your MEP Meals so healthy eating and prep is easy for those busy days!
Date & Goals
Make it a date night and take your child to reconnect over food! Visit El Matador—don’t skip their agua fresca & tacos! Yum!
Use some or one of these questions to keep the conversations going:
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What are you looking forward to?
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What is making you nervous?
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What are some goals you want to reach?
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What's your greatest strength? ...
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What will success look like for you? ...
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What's your favorite activity to do outside of class? ...
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Explain what strategies you use when the work in class is challenging?
Sit next to each other, keep your hands busy, and keep the conversation going while coloring The Ultimate Coloring Book from Allanah Dyer.
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After School Debrief
Gather around the table for some cookies & soda from Pick Me Up Drinks.
Or run to TruFuel and have a healthy acai bowl!
Try some of these questions:
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What part of the day goes by the fastest/slowest?
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Who did you sit with at lunch?
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What activity did you play at recess or lunch?
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What was funny today?
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Was anything frustrating or upsetting today?
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Friday Night Lights & Spirit
Pack a picnic using artisan bread from Old Paths Organic Sourdough and sport your school and custom swag from Magic Valley Mobile Swag.
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Picture Perfect
Capture their authentic personalities with a professional mini photo session from Weston Gray Photography.
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What else do you like to do for Back to School?!