The Bledsoe Firm - August 2024

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Page-Turners to End Summer

Navigating Postnuptial Agreements

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Exercises That Help You Lose More in Less Time

How California Divorce Law is Unique

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Sweet Potato and Avocado Salad

Start Strong This Upcoming School Year

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Tips for a Successful First Day of Class BACK TO SCHOOL

SHOPPING SPREE

With summer break tragically ending (as it does, sadly, every year), it is time to get back in the groove and prepare for the new school year. If you want to get over the first-day jitters

You also want to come to school prepared! Shopping for school supplies is a great way to get everything you need for the year ahead, including a snazzy new outfit for the first day, notebooks, organizers,

and start out strong, employ these tips to make your first day back at class so successful that others will want to study it. GETTING A HEAD START According to research by the Center for Economic Security and Opportunity, students lose as much as 25%–30% of the knowledge they accumulated the previous school year over summer break. Reading and math skills are particularly affected and see the highest regression rate. And the higher your grade level, the more you are likely to forget. The best way to combat

and favorite brands of pens and pencils. It’s also important to write your names in your notebooks to make them easier to identify if they end up in the lost and found!

MENTAL MAP No one likes getting lost. Whether returning to the same school as last year or heading into a new environment, finding your way can be daunting. If you arrive at school early, you can figure out where each class is and plot your path beforehand. Getting a feel for where you need to go throughout the day can be a great way to help you feel more prepared and comfortable. Many schools also have physical maps, which can be a great resource to store in your backpack if you ever find yourself turned around.

this summer slump is to keep learning. Try reading books and practicing arithmetic at least three times a week to ensure you can maintain what you have previously worked so hard to learn.

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