Learning through play
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However, due to the global health pandemic brought on by the COVID-19 virus, majority of the island’s educational institutions are not open for faceto-face classes but are instead hosting classes online in order to manage the spread of the virus.
With this new paradigm, back-to-school preparation will look different for parents as they shop for school supplies for their children — most notably is the need for parents to purchase the relevant gadgets to facilitate the online teaching-learning process.
But like any other back-toschool shopping, some core principles can be applied. Below, Sagicor Bank’s Assistant Vice President – Retail Banking, Clinton Hunter, shares some practical tips to help parents budget for back-to-school.
Make a list of priority items
Putting together a priority order shopping list from the general list the school provides will help you to determine items that are needed versus wanted; meaning you will purchase items that you determine are essential versus those that you can possibly borrow or get at a later date.
Do an inventory of your resources
Examine what your child already has before making new purchases. Look around your house before going to the store;