First day of school tips for parents

Helpful First day of school tips for parents

Children typically start school around the age of 5 or 6, depending on the country and educational system. In many places, this is when they enter kindergarten or first grade.

At first, you have to make them prepared at least a week before going to school.

It’s because, children before they go to school for the first time, they get shy, excited or some of them may get worried. If you are a parent, you may also get worried about you child. A million questions will spin through your mind when it’s your first child, like:

How will my child react? Will they enjoy their new school? Will they make friends quickly, or will they have trouble settling in? How will my child adjust to their new school? Will they feel comfortable there?

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The only solution to this feeling of anxiety is to talk to them about school positively and set yourself up with a positive mindset.

Before school starts, it’s important to help your child with both their feelings and getting ready for school.

Here are some important things to do:

Emotional Preparation:

Address fears – Ask them that how they feel about starting school. Try to find a solution to their feeling, like if they feel worried or they miss you.

Talk about school positively – Share your own positive school experiences and talk about the exciting things they will do at school. Encourage them by talking about positive things that they will find in school such as meeting new friends, playing together, special events (tell them about field trips, school performances, or themed days or any kind of interesting event that can make them exited) etc.

Read books about school – Look for books that are just right for your child’s age. These books can show them what school will be like and help them understand what to expect when they start. Reading together about starting school can make it more real and exciting for them.

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Practical preparations:

Visit the school – If possible, show them around the school. Show them where their classroom is, playground and other areas.

Meet the teacher – Meet them with their teacher, so that they feel comfortable to share their problems

Plan Lunches and Snacks: Involve your child in planning and preparing their lunches and snacks. This can make them more excited about what they will eat.

Practical skills:

Social skills: Encourage your child to practice introducing themselves and making small conversation. You can make them practice by playing a role-play.

Practice Self-Help Skills: Make sure your child can manage basic tasks like raising their hands when seeking help from teachers, using the restroom independently, and opening their lunchbox

Final preparations:

Sleep Well: Make sure that your child gets a good night’s sleep before the first day of school.

First-day outfit – Choose a special outfit for the first day to make them feel like a special occasion.

Positive Send-Off: On the first day, give a positive and calm send-off. Reassure them that you will be there to hear all about their day when they return.