How To Prep Your Kids For The First Day Of Class
Once again, a school year is about to roll out. For parents and children, this means alarm clocks going off at dawn and sibling battles in the breakfast table every single morning. Sending children to school daily can be a frantic task for mothers and fathers especially if their children are not cooperative.
Mothers and fathers can begin preparing their kids for the first day of class weeks ahead of time . Doing so must give the kids sufficient time to adjust their day to day routine and be mentally prepared to give up play time for school work.
As the summer break comes to a close, children's sleeping habits must be brought back again to normal - approximately 8:00 in the evening. Quite a few mothers and fathers take their hands off their youngsters' sleeping schedule throughout vacation. So about 1-2 weeks before school starts, start sending your child to bed 30 minutes earlier every single day until they feel comfortable waking up early.
First time students may be in for a shock if they are to step into school unprepared. Similarly, it may also be the case for transferees and students moving up from grade school to high school. Make sure they are properly oriented by giving them a tour of the school before the actual school day and talking about their worries and apprehensions before sending them off to a new environment.
Back at home, let your children prep their school bag so they can inform you if they need to buy anything like notebook refills or highlighters. It's better to have school supplies replenished ahead of time to avoid unnecessary trips to the store.
Summer vacation lasts for only 2 months but you may be shocked at how significantly your children have grown since it started. Take a look at your children's wardrobe to ensure that their clothes fit well and check for anything else they may possibly need like new underwear and socks.
To promote the habit of studying at home, first get your youngsters to clean up their room. They must at least have a neat desk where they can do homework with no distractions. Reading study materials in advance is encouraged. You may borrow books from the library to get your little ones into the habit of reading again. Younger children can practice their writing skills with your supervision.
Older kids in their teens may appear like they can fend for themselves. Still, it's your job as a parent to give them reminders and support in times of distress. A lot of teenagers have part time jobs in the summer time, so make sure you let them understand that school comes first.
The first day of class blues can be avoided as long as the household is prepared, so the transition is smooth and fuss-free.
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