With the approaching date of return to school, the child needs a psychological preparation that motivates him to be happy at the beginning of the school term. The summer vacation was long and devoid of any specific schedule or fixed sleep schedules, and the child spent most of his time on travel, trips, summer activities, picnics, and beloved hobbies. Therefore, parents must prepare the child for school and assure him that the school is an extension of the home, provided that he adheres to a specific daily routine and adheres to certain laws. We must pay close attention to the child's negative feelings towards the beginning of the school days and help him deal with them positively. Here are 6 tips to help you prepare your child for a healthy return to school.
- Child participation in the purchase of school supplies
This step may seem insignificant to you, but in fact it is very important for your child despite its simplicity. The child does not know exactly what he wants, and therefore he will be very happy to have his mother with him to guide him and advise him on the needs that he must buy and those that can be dispensed with.
Be patient and do not give up even if your child gets tired of you, argues with you, and exceeds his requests and urgency. And be sure that your child will feel joy after completing the shopping tour, and will have the desire to go to school to try all the things he bought. So, always choose everything he desires and loves and do not force him to choose anything he does not like in order to make sure that he is happy and comfortable. And do not impose on him what is essential to study only, but rather help him choose what attracts him and encourages him to do his duties fully.
- Gradually reduce outings
It is impossible for any child to suddenly comprehend the idea of moving from the atmosphere of fun, holidays and activities to the atmosphere and obligations of school. Therefore, we find some children rejecting the idea of going back to school or joining it.
Parents should gradually start reducing outings, activities, and trips, so that the child can adapt to the atmosphere of study, and get used to the idea that vacation and entertainment time is over and it is time for seriousness and commitment.
And if the parents are on a trip abroad with the children, they must return at least two weeks before the start of the school year, so that the children can adapt to the new situation and prepare for the start of the school year.
- Adopt the school routine two weeks before it starts
Your child cannot continue in the chaotic rhythm of summer until the beginning of the school year, because this will inevitably hinder him from adhering to the daily routine of school as it begins. During the summer months, the child is accustomed to eating at different times, staying up late, waking up late... It is therefore necessary to gradually train him to sleep early and wake up in the morning so that he can go to school in time when its doors open.
All you have to do, is return the daily school routine to the house two weeks before the start of the school year, so that the child will gradually get used to changing his daily routine. Instead of suddenly forcing him to get up early at six in the morning, for example, start by waking him up at eight for two or three days, then seven, then six, so that he is ready to wake up early on the first day of school without feeling tired or sleepy.
- Prepare to study
There is no need for your child to start studying seriously from the first school day, but it is recommended that the child be acquainted with the prescribed curricula in advance, so that he knows what awaits him in the new school year.
For this reason, specialists recommend buying books a week before the child enters school, and encouraging him to read them through encouragement and suspense without any coercion.
The child can also be encouraged to watch some educational videos about the materials that he will learn about during the school year, so that he has a general idea of the expected materials.
- Communication with professors
There is no doubt that teachers are an essential and initial component of your child's school experience, so we recommend that you try to communicate with them early before they become busy during the school year. And since the teachers start their shift at school about two weeks before the students, you can take advantage of this opportunity and go to school and get to know the teachers quietly away from the hustle and bustle of school hours. Thus, you will have a clear idea of the teachers responsible for your child this academic year.
We also advise you to take your child to school before the start of the school year and pass by his classroom to greet the teachers and introduce yourself and your child to them. This will break the barriers of anticipation and anxiety in the child and help him start the school year with less stress.
- Set a daily schedule for recreational activities
With the start of the school year, children resent the idea of being separated from the recreational activities they love because of the need to spend time on homework. Therefore, encourage your child to welcome the school year actively by setting a daily schedule for the recreational activities that he loves, while reminding him of the importance of completing his homework on the specified day as well. This step, despite its simplicity, makes the child feel able to do what he wants even during school hours, and therefore he will not have an aversion to the return of school days or homework.
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