Starting the new school year can be a time of great excitement… and
anxiety. Help calm your child’s fears (and your own) with these
teacher-approved tips.
For kids, one of the biggest back-to-school fears is “Will I like my new
teacher?” Breaking the ice early on is one of the best ways to calm
everyone’s fears. Take advantage of your school’s open house or
back-to-school night. Some teachers welcome phone calls or e-mails —
another great opportunity to get to know each other before the year
begins.
If personal contact with the teacher isn’t possible, try locating the
teacher’s picture on a school website or in a yearbook, so your child
can put a name with a face. If your child’s teacher sends a welcome
letter, be sure to read the letter together.
Tour the school.
If your school hosts an open house, be sure to go. Familiarizing your
child with her environment will help her avoid a nervous stomach on the
first day. Together you can meet her teacher, find her desk, or explore
the playground.
With an older child, you might ask him to give you a tour of the school. This will help refresh his memory and yours.
A familiar friend can make all the difference when heading back to
school. You might try calling parents from last year’s class and finding
out which children are in your child’s class this year. Refresh these
relationships before school starts by scheduling a play date or a school
carpool.
Obtain the class supply list and take a special shopping trip with your
child. Having the right tools will help him feel prepared. While keeping
basic needs in mind, allow for a couple of splurges like a cool
notebook or a favorite-colored pen. These simple pleasures make going
back to school a lot more fun.
School supply lists also provide great insight into the schoolwork
ahead. Get your child excited about upcoming projects by explaining how
new supplies might be used. Let him practice using supplies that he’s
not used before — such as colored pencils or a protractor — so he will
be comfortable using them in class.
Avoid last-minute drilling.
When it’s almost time to stop playing, give a five-minute warning. Giving clear messages to your child is very important.
While it is important to support learning throughout the summer, don’t
spend the last weeks of summer vacation reviewing last year’s
curriculum. All kids need some down time before the rigors of school
begin. For some kids, last-minute drills can heighten anxiety, reminding
them of what they’ve forgotten instead of what they remember.
Ease into the routine.
Switching from a summer to a school schedule can be stressful to
everyone in the household. Avoid first-day-of-school mayhem by
practicing your routine a few days in advance. Set the alarm clock, go
through your morning rituals, and get in the car or to the bus stop on
time. Routines help children feel comfortable, and establishing a solid
school routine will make the first day of school go much smoother.
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To enroll your child/ward at Lagooz Schools (Creche, Nursery, Primary, College);
Visit us at Plot 11/12, Omotoye Estate Road, Mulero Bus/Stop, Near NYSC Camp Iyana-Ipaja, Orile Agege, Lagos or 31, Coker Street, Funmilayo Bus Stop, Orile Agege, Lagos.
Call: +2348033205357, +2348023852010
Email: lagoozcollege@lagooz.com, lagooz@yahoo.com
Official Website: www.lagooz.com
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