Regardless of their age, many children feel nervous about starting or returning to school, and the good news is that there are many ways to reassure them and prepare them well for the start of school. In this article, we'll explore practical tips to help parents better prepare their children for this important stage in their lives.
Tips for a perfect school entrance
School entry represents a crucial stage in every child's life. It's an exciting time, but packed with lessons and assignments. So it can also be a source of stress, both for the little ones and for the parents. How can a child be prepared so that he can quickly integrate into the school routine? These are our tips for that, so let's follow:
Prepare your child well before the start of the school year:
1. Encourage curiosity and learning even before returning to school:
As vacation approaches, read books to your child, sing school songs with him, and engage in conversations about different topics to stimulate your child's curiosity. Enhancing the learning environment at home enhances their interest in education.
It is no secret from you, dear mother, dear father, that reading is a basic skill. Therefore, age-appropriate books must be read regularly and discussed together. This will foster a love of reading and prepare your child for formal learning.
2. Get used to going to bed early and waking up early
This particular point does not happen in the blink of an eye! So, a few weeks before school, encourage your child to get into the habit of going to bed early. Quiet activities such as bathing and reading before bed can help him relax.
Create bedtime rituals for everyone, such as eating dinner early, turning off bright lights and keeping the lights on dim. Turn off the router, although this action may be a point of great controversy between you and your dear children. Use an alarm clock instead of a cell phone to wake up in the morning.
3. Adopt healthy habits with your children
Involve your child in choosing and preparing healthy lunches and snacks. Help him find physical activities he enjoys.
Go buy healthy ingredients with him to make his lunch and snacks. And the lunch box that suits him. Don't forget to prepare meals and eat them at regular times.
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4. Choose the right backpack
A backpack that is too heavy or worn improperly can cause your child to have muscle tension, headaches, and neck pain. Choose a backpack made of lightweight, durable materials with wide, padded straps to distribute the weight well on his shoulders, and make sure he does not carry it on only one shoulder.
5. Getting to know the school environment:
If your child is starting the school year at a new school, walk or drive to the bus stop or school a week or two before school starts. You can also go to play near the school yard: your child will associate these fun memories with school before the end of the holiday. This will help him worry less about the unknown.
6. Managing emotions: Child, talk about the stress of the first week
Teach your child how to recognize emotions and express them appropriately. This will help him deal with emotional challenges that may arise at school.
For example, reassure your child that it is normal for him to feel nervous in the first days of school, and explain to him that even teachers may have this happen to them. This would help him control his emotions:
· Let him express his concerns. Maybe you can tell him about your first days in school when you were little.
· Teach him to breathe slowly and deeply to calm himself.
· Discuss with him the situations that worry him. If he's worried about not knowing who to sit or talk to on his first day, for example, help him plan a strategy and mentally rehearse it so he knows what to do when the time comes.
7. Create a structured routine
It is important for children to create a routine and follow it. Even before the first day of school, encourage your child to plan a daily routine that includes regular bedtimes, mealtimes, and periods for play and learning activities. A well-defined routine helps a child feel secure and prepared for school days.
Help him write down the steps you are making and go through them several times with your child. Provide him with a notebook for notes and organization, like the one we talked about in our article about how to organize a daily diary for your special days .
On the other hand, the evening routine may include homework, which is the thing that sometimes makes children bored and panicked. But solutions are always there. In a previous topic, we talked in detail about the best homework notebooks, and we provided tips so that your child can complete his homework with ease and enjoyment. We invite you to check it out as well.
Don't forget to remind your child to schedule playtime, brush teeth, bathe, and read before bed.
8. Talk to your child about safety
Review safety rules to follow outside with your child, such as looking both ways before crossing the street, walking the same route to school every day, knowing the rules about crosswalks, and being careful when talking to strangers.
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9. Encouraging independence and taking responsibility
Encourage your child to do simple tasks on his own, such as getting dressed, washing his hands, and putting away his toys. This builds his self-confidence and prepares him to handle similar activities at school.
Our older children are responsible for organizing their school supplies and new clothes, although they are more likely to be bored when entering and returning to school. But with a little encouragement, by choosing school tools of your choice and giving them to them, this will reduce their nervousness. On a daily basis, tasks adapted to your child's age will help him gain independence and confidence.
10. Celebrating the start of the new school year
If you make the first day of school an event worth celebrating, your children will see the start of school as a fun transition. The day before school starts, throw a party complete with cake, balloons and educational gifts like the ones in our store! Don't forget to take a picture of your child on the balcony on his first day in school uniform. It's going to be a great year!
In conclusion
By proactively preparing your child for school, you give him or her the best chance for success. This is done by establishing a stable routine, developed social skills, and a positive attitude towards learning.
Al-Hayat Saudi Library Store wishes an auspicious return for all students, and invites you to inspect the sections of our store, which are rich in high-quality school and office supplies, for a successful school entry. Contact us via WhatsApp , as we have an integrated team ready to answer your inquiries at all times.
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