First Day of Big School
It’s the middle of spring and your family’s enjoying days at the beach or picnics in the park or just being relieved that you were able to secure a seat for your kiddo in that big prestigious school 😉. there is excitement at home but deep down there’s an anxiety or nervousness brewing as the first day at school beckons. For the littlies, its the anxiety for the unknown. They’ve never been to school as a fully-fledged, uniform-wearing student. Phew!
Even you may be feeling jumpy and jittery. you might be wondering When your child is starting the big school, it’s completely normal to be a little anxious and nervous for everyone – first timers at big school and their parents. but a few tips can really make the sail a lot easier..
TIPS FOR THE FIRST TIMERS AT SCHOOL
Child Psychologists suggest the following tips -
“Normalise” those feelings of nervousness - Tell your kids that it’s OK to feel nervous and worried and that these feelings are very normal.
Talk freely and regularly about starting school - Prepare early. Make it a dinner-time subject and encourage kids to talk about what they’re feeling. If there’s something particular that they’re nervous about, see if you can get them to talk about it.
Have an expedition - to the shops to buy their school stuff like stationery, socks, shoes and pencil cases and get them to help you write the list. And make it a fun day out. Let them choose what they want and constantly build up the excitement of getting to use and wear it all.
Do a dry run - If they’re a bit concerned about the whole process, organise a school day where they get up in the morning, put on their uniform, pack their bags and walk or drive to where school is. I know its a little far fetched, but with these kiddos, taking them to the moon might not be enough too!
Eat a packed lunch at home - Some kids worry about accessing their lunches, or maybe aren’t used to bringing lunch from home. Help them write a list of what they might like in their lunch box, and have a couple of “packed lunch” days beforehand. Little Love notes will keep them feeling loved and will even support early reading practice.
Draw up a school-day schedule - Children love routines and when they start school their usual routine will change. Work with them to write up a daily routine and discuss with them how the day will work. Making a crafty Time Table would be a good idea to start with!
Organise a play date - If you know of other children who will be starting with your child, arrange for them to play a couple times before they start school. Kids will appreciate seeing a familiar face in the school yard that first morning.
Of course, it’s not just a big day for the children themselves – in many cases the child will be the eldest in the family, and it’ll be the first time that their parents have ever seen a child off to school, or seen them taken into the care of someone else.. only few things that parents really need to do ..
1. When you’re leaving your child, explain to them that you will be back to collect them, at the very place you left them. Of course, if it won’t be you that will be collecting them, you need to tell this to them and of course, the teacher.
2. Don’t worry, tears are totally normal. They aren’t upset with you, and you’re not a ‘bad’ parent for walking away.
3. Enjoy the morning and don’t cry until you’re in the car/bus on the way home. Easier said than done! We’ll do all we can to help and we know that nothing will ever replace your love and devotion to your little one – we’re just here to help them get on their way to great things.
Before your family knows it, the school year will be smoothly going in full swing..
Good luck to you and your kids!
Do you have tips for other parents ahead of the big day? Share them in the comments below
Even you may be feeling jumpy and jittery. you might be wondering When your child is starting the big school, it’s completely normal to be a little anxious and nervous for everyone – first timers at big school and their parents. but a few tips can really make the sail a lot easier..
TIPS FOR THE FIRST TIMERS AT SCHOOL
Child Psychologists suggest the following tips -
“Normalise” those feelings of nervousness - Tell your kids that it’s OK to feel nervous and worried and that these feelings are very normal.
Talk freely and regularly about starting school - Prepare early. Make it a dinner-time subject and encourage kids to talk about what they’re feeling. If there’s something particular that they’re nervous about, see if you can get them to talk about it.
Have an expedition - to the shops to buy their school stuff like stationery, socks, shoes and pencil cases and get them to help you write the list. And make it a fun day out. Let them choose what they want and constantly build up the excitement of getting to use and wear it all.
Do a dry run - If they’re a bit concerned about the whole process, organise a school day where they get up in the morning, put on their uniform, pack their bags and walk or drive to where school is. I know its a little far fetched, but with these kiddos, taking them to the moon might not be enough too!
Eat a packed lunch at home - Some kids worry about accessing their lunches, or maybe aren’t used to bringing lunch from home. Help them write a list of what they might like in their lunch box, and have a couple of “packed lunch” days beforehand. Little Love notes will keep them feeling loved and will even support early reading practice.
Draw up a school-day schedule - Children love routines and when they start school their usual routine will change. Work with them to write up a daily routine and discuss with them how the day will work. Making a crafty Time Table would be a good idea to start with!
Organise a play date - If you know of other children who will be starting with your child, arrange for them to play a couple times before they start school. Kids will appreciate seeing a familiar face in the school yard that first morning.
Of course, it’s not just a big day for the children themselves – in many cases the child will be the eldest in the family, and it’ll be the first time that their parents have ever seen a child off to school, or seen them taken into the care of someone else.. only few things that parents really need to do ..
1. When you’re leaving your child, explain to them that you will be back to collect them, at the very place you left them. Of course, if it won’t be you that will be collecting them, you need to tell this to them and of course, the teacher.
2. Don’t worry, tears are totally normal. They aren’t upset with you, and you’re not a ‘bad’ parent for walking away.
3. Enjoy the morning and don’t cry until you’re in the car/bus on the way home. Easier said than done! We’ll do all we can to help and we know that nothing will ever replace your love and devotion to your little one – we’re just here to help them get on their way to great things.
Before your family knows it, the school year will be smoothly going in full swing..
Good luck to you and your kids!
Do you have tips for other parents ahead of the big day? Share them in the comments below
Great suggestions and some important learnings
ReplyDeleteI am sure they will help the sail smooth. Thanks blogger !!
U r welcome..
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