How to Prepare Your Child for Ski School

Read these steps if you need some tips on how to make ski school easier for everyone.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• warm clothes
• helmet

1. Dress appropriately for the weather. Dress your child in layers. Avoid cotton. Make sure your child finds her clothing comfortable. If a child thinks her extra sweater is itchy, she may choose not to wear it even if she is cold.

2. Buy waterproof gloves or mittens. Be sure the gloves are easy to take off and provide sufficient coverage to stop snow from getting in.

3. Attach gloves or mittens to the jacket. You can buy clips at a sports shop.

4. Make sure to give your child a good pair of ski socks. Do not give your child two pairs of thick socks to wear. Doing this could cause blisters and other discomfort.

5. Give your child a helmet.

6. Make sure your child has waterproof snow pants and a waterproof jacket. Buy a longer jacket to keep the snow out.

7. Be sure to arrive early. Often if you are late, your child is unable to join the class.

Tips & Warnings

• Make sure your child's equipment fits properly.