15 Tips for Moving During the School Year With Children

Moving with kids is hard. Moving smack-dab in the middle of the school year is even harder. Not only will you have to navigate your own move and adjustment, but you’ll also have to focus on your child’s transition to a new school with new people in a new environment (no pressure!). Fortunately, we can help. Here are 15 quick tips for moving during the school year with children.

Call a “family meeting” to discuss the move

Research and tour schools in your new city or neighborhood

Gather notes, letters and recommendations from current teachers

Notify the school to transfer official transcripts and academic materials

Forward medical records and health history

Host a goodbye party for your child and their classmates

Take the child on a tour of the new school before their first day

Meet the new school’s guidance counselor

Talk to teachers and administrators about the current curriculum and classroom rules

Take them shopping for school supplies (and let them pick everything out)

Help them prepare them for the first day at their new school

Encourage them to partake in extracurricular activities

Meet other parents in the area

Help them stay in touch with friends and classmates

Stay positive and be supportive

Ready to move?

Between transferring your child’s records and preparing them emotionally for changing schools, you’ve got a lot to do. Fortunately, Moving.com can take some of the actual moving logistics off of your very full plate. Our extensive network of reputable and reliable movers makes it easy to book the best moving company for the job. All relocation companies in our network are licensed and insured, so you can rest assured that your move will be in good hands. Best of luck and happy moving!