It’s that time again, back to school! Whether you’re looking forward to it or feeling the nerves of letting your child go, there are a few things you can do to help transition smoothly. There are many things you can do or may need to do to get your child ready for the first day of school. Here are some tips we think can help!
from: parent circle
Read books about starting school
Whether it’s back to school or starting school for the first time, your child may feel a bit nervous or excited, or both. There are many books out there that talk about the first day of school. Reading these books can help your child feel more confident and comforted about the first day of school. Books about the first day of school can also ease your child’s mind about what to expect.
Starting school can cause nerves and anxiety with many children, and parents. That’s okay, it’s totally normal to feel these feelings, but don’t ignore those feelings. Talk to your child about what they are looking forward to and what they are worried about. Setting goals for the school year with your child can help them be successful. Even if you have a younger child, try having them pick a word to focus their attention on. This could include: friendship, kindness, perseverance. Then, throughout the week, month, or year discuss this word with your child.
Meet the new teacher
Many children worry about who their teacher will be and if they will like their teacher. Helping to introduce your child to their teacher early is one great way to calm their fears. Many schools host back-to-school nights, where you can go and meet your teacher. If your child’s school doesn’t do this, find a way to casually introduce your child, without taking too much time from their teacher's planning schedule.
Visit the school
If you’re new to the school your child will be attending, this can also cause some anxiety. Will they know where their classroom is? Where are the bathrooms? Where will they eat lunch? Help your child familiarize themselves with the school by going to back-to-school night to see the school. If your child is older and has already attended school, have them show you around. If you’re unable to tour the school, look at the school website or try to help your child imagine what they will see and do at school.
from: phyllis fagell
Connect with friends
Knowing you have a friend in class can make a big difference when the school year comes around. Try finding out what class your child’s friends will be in. Set up playdates with friends that will be in the same class to attempt to help your child feel more at ease.
from: the star global school
Make a routine
Going from summer to school schedules can be chaotic and challenging! Have a family meeting to talk about what will be changing when the school year starts. Make a schedule together, including a morning routine, after school routine, and bedtime routine. Then start to implement your routine before the school year starts. Creating a routine can help your child feel comfortable and ready to go on the first day of school.
from: washington post
Make a lunch plan
When school starts, it can be busy and stressful. Packing a lunch doesn’t have to add to the stress of the day. Make a plan with your child for lunchtime. Will they be eating school lunch, or packing their lunch? What do you expect your child to pack in their lunch? Many schools post their lunch menus a week or month in advance. Print out the lunch menu so your child can see if they are interested in eating at school or bringing their own lunch.
from: hip 2 save
Pick out school supplies
Sometimes the best way to get your child excited about the new school year is school shopping! Let your child help you fulfill their school supplies list, or pick a new backpack or outfit for the school year. Giving them something they feel like they control can give them confidence and give them something to look forward to.
We hope that even if your little one is nervous about their first day, that these tips can help you and your child feel more confident going into the school year. Remember, every child is different. Some children may look to the start of school with excitement, while others may need more time to settle in and feel comfortable. Be patient with yourself and your child. You can do this!
Ni wakati huo tena, nyuma ya shule! Ikiwa unatarajia kwa hamu au unahisi wasiwasi wa kumruhusu mtoto wako aende, kuna mambo machache unayoweza kufanya ili kusaidia mpito uwe laini. Kuna mambo mengi unaweza kufanya au huenda ukahitaji kufanya ili kumtayarisha mtoto wako kwa siku ya kwanza ya shule. Hapa kuna madokezo tunayofikiri yanaweza kukusaidia! Ikiwa ni kurudi shule au kuanza shule kwa mara ya kwanza, mtoto wako anaweza kuhisi wasiwasi kidogo au msisimko, au wote wawili. Kuna vitabu vingi vya kuelezea siku ya kwanza ya shule. Kusoma vitabu hivi kunaweza kumsaidia mtoto wako awe na uhakika zaidi na kufarijiwa kuhusu siku ya kwanza ya shule. Vitabu vinavyozungumzia siku ya kwanza ya shule vinaweza pia kumsaidia mtoto wako kujua mambo ya kutarajia. Kuanza shule kunaweza kusababisha wasiwasi na wasiwasi kwa watoto wengi, na wazazi. Hiyo ni sawa, ni kawaida kabisa kuhisi hisia hizi, lakini usizibe hisia hizo. Zungumza na mtoto wako kuhusu matarajio na wasiwasi wake. Kuweka malengo kwa ajili ya mwaka wa shule pamoja na mtoto wako kunaweza kumsaidia afanikiwe. Hata kama una mtoto mdogo, jaribu kumfanya achague neno atakaloelekeza fikira zake. Hilo laweza kutia ndani: urafiki, fadhili, uvumilivu. Kisha, kwa muda wa juma, mwezi, au mwaka mzima, zungumzia neno hilo pamoja na mtoto wako. Mwalimu mpya: Watoto wengi hujiuliza ni nani atakayekuwa mwalimu wao na kama watampenda. Kumtambulisha mtoto wako kwa mwalimu wako mapema ni njia nzuri ya kumsaidia. Shule nyingi huandaa jioni za kurudi shuleni, ambapo unaweza kwenda na kukutana na mwalimu wako. Ikiwa shule ya mtoto wako haifanyi hivyo, tafuta njia ya kumjulisha mtoto wako kwa urahisi, bila kuchukua muda mwingi kutoka kwa ratiba ya kupanga ya mwalimu wao. Kutembelea shule Kama wewe ni mpya kwa shule mtoto wako itakuwa kuhudhuria, hii pia inaweza kusababisha baadhi ya wasiwasi. Je, watajua darasa lao liko wapi? Vyumba vya kuogea viko wapi? Watakula wapi chakula cha mchana? Msaidie mtoto wako kujifahamu na shule kwa kwenda usiku wa kurudi shuleni ili kuona shule. Ikiwa mtoto wako ni mkubwa na tayari amehudhuria shule, mwambie akuonyeshe mahali hapo. Kama huwezi kutembelea shule, angalia tovuti ya shule au jaribu kumsaidia mtoto wako kufikiria kile atakachokiona na kufanya shuleni. Phyllis Fagell: Kuunganisha na marafiki Kujua una rafiki katika darasa inaweza kufanya tofauti kubwa wakati mwaka wa shule unakuja karibu. Jaribu kujua ni darasa gani ambalo marafiki wa mtoto wako watakuwa. Panga tarehe za kucheza na marafiki ambao watakuwa katika darasa moja ili kujaribu kumsaidia mtoto wako kujisikia vizuri zaidi. Kutoka: star shule ya kimataifa Kufanya utaratibu Kuondoka kutoka majira ya joto kwa ratiba ya shule inaweza kuwa chaotic na changamoto! Panga mkutano wa familia ili kuzungumzia mambo yatakayobadilika wakati mwaka wa shule utakapokuwa umeanza. Fanya ratiba pamoja, kutia ndani ratiba ya asubuhi, ya baada ya shule, na ya kabla ya kulala. Kisha, fanya mazoezi ya kawaida kabla ya kuanza shule. Kuanzisha utaratibu wa kawaida kunaweza kumsaidia mtoto wako kujisikia vizuri na kuwa tayari kwenda shule siku ya kwanza. "Wachunguzi wa Washington Post walionyesha kuwa ""kuanza shule kunaweza kuwa na shughuli nyingi na kunaweza kuwa na mkazo.""" Kufunga chakula cha mchana hakuhitaji kuongeza mkazo wa siku. Fanya mpango pamoja na mtoto wako kwa ajili ya chakula cha mchana. Je, watakula chakula cha mchana cha shule, au kuandaa chakula cha mchana? Unatazamia mtoto wako achukue nini katika chakula chake cha mchana? Shule nyingi huweka orodha ya chakula cha mchana juma moja au mwezi mmoja mapema. Tafadhali chapa orodha ya chakula cha mchana ili mtoto wako aweze kuona kama anapenda kula chakula cha mchana shuleni au kuleta chakula chake mwenyewe. "Kama ilivyoelezwa hapo juu, ""Kuchagua vifaa vya shule"" ni njia bora ya kumfanya mtoto wako asisimuke kuhusu mwaka mpya wa shule, ni kununua vitu vya shule." Msaidie mtoto wako kukamilisha orodha ya vifaa vya shule, au chagua mkoba mpya au mavazi kwa mwaka wa shule. Kuwapa kitu ambacho wanahisi wanakidhibiti kunaweza kuwapa ujasiri na kuwapa kitu cha kutazamia. Hata kama mtoto wako ana wasiwasi kuhusu siku yake ya kwanza, tunatarajia kwamba vidokezo hivi vinaweza kukusaidia na mtoto wako kujisikia uhakika zaidi kwenda katika mwaka wa shule. Kumbuka, kila mtoto ni tofauti. Watoto wengine wanaweza kufurahia kuanza shule, wakati wengine wanaweza kuhitaji muda zaidi ili kuishi na kujisikia vizuri. Uwe na subira na wewe na mtoto wako. Unaweza kufanya hivyo!