We are so delighted to welcome everyone back to school. It is wonderful to see all of your faces again. We hope we can reignite the joyous times in our classrooms.
Don’t say: It’s time to get serious
Switching gears can be really tough for children of school age, and this statement might make transition difficult.
β Instead say: I know school has resumed or will be resuming and you will be working hard ; so let’s plan on other fun activities too at weekends.
The idea is helping a child transition back into the school life and seeing it as fun also.
βDon’t say:Β You will meet lots of New friends in your new class
Promising success is a risk because there are no guarantees this is going to happen. Also for a child who has social skills problem and finds it hard making friends, the idea of meeting new people can actually be more stressful physiologically instead of exciting.
β Instead say: Remember How you met Joy or Fabian in Grade 5 on the playground and after a while you guys became best of friends? Remember it didn’t happen immediately. So you can practice some social skills on meeting new children at school this term
The idea is to teach your child how to build on their social skills and also prepare them mentally for meeting new people not promise success.
βDon’t say: This is not Primary school, Better get serious, there is more work to do!
Generally, as children get older there is more work each year. Your child probably already knows this. Saying it always wonβt help your child prepare. It will likely just cause stress, anxiety and make them second guess themselves if they are really up to the task.
β Instead Say: Point out to ways your child has prepared for the new school year or how you have put in stuff in place to help them learn.
You can say: I see how you have read more books during summer than ever ( this will only make sense if you worked with any plan and your children had reading list ). Well done.
Or, we have created a good spot for you to read and do your homework this school year, would you like to add or remove anything?
The idea is preparing your child not threatening them. Show them how you are helping them prepare but most importantly how they are making efforts as well.
Preparing a child for the new school year can be daunting for both the child and the parent…having a back-to-school plan can help you get lots of stuff in place, always appreciate them for every efforts.
We hope this tips helps in commutating well with your children!
We wish our amazing parents and children the best in this new session. We love you
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