School Bus Strategies: So after a long summer my youngest returns to school and the school bus today.  It is almost bitter sweet because she is heading into 3rd grade, she is getting older and the days are flying by.  Today was also the 1st time she was on the school bus ever.  She was nervous because her brother had a hard time on the bus the 1st few weeks,  when he went for the 1st time.  My kids are normally walkers to school,  but this year they are tearing the school down to make way for a new school, so my kid are being bused to a new location.   We came up with some tips to make riding the school bus easier on her and we want to share them with you.

School Bus Strategies:

1. Say “Good Morning” to the Bus Driver and schoolmates when getting on bus
2. Sit near the front of the bus
3. If someone picks on you, tell the bus driver
4. If no action is given to bully tell teacher and parent
5. Do not thrown anything on or out of the bus
6. Stay in seat
7. Identify a “bus buddy” – your friend on the bus
8. Always tell the person if they are being mean and say ” That is not a very nice thing to say”
9. It is ok to stand up for someone  and it is also ok not to if you are uncomfortable
10. Do add a tag to bookbag with Bus Number so the child does not forget

Have a great School Year!