Find out how to organize the return to school of children!
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With the arrival of February, the school holidays end and, little by little, the routine of parents and children is returning to normal. However, even if this moment seems like a natural process, preparing the little ones for returning to school is essential so that they adapt to the schedules, to living with new people and to the rules.
“Parents can hardly contain the ‘butterflies in their stomach’ when they imagine their child experiencing new experiences. However, now is really the time, the time for you to encourage your child to go to school. Be interested in the activities, the your child’s results and difficulties and be willing to help him along this path, ensuring him moments of lucidity and lightness”, observes Miriam Sales, pedagogical coordinator of Mind Lab.
To help you, Miriam Sales lists 5 tips on how to prepare children for this moment. I wait!
1. Establish a schedule with school activities
Talk to your little one about the new routine and activity plans. So, calmly, he will understand the new dynamic and adapt. And don’t forget, before going back to school, to give him a moment of rest so that he has plenty of energy and character.
Bet on positive reinforcement when talking about going back to school. “Make a plan with school and personal activities at least 15 days in advance and invite them [os pequenos] to participate in this moment, so they get into the back-to-school atmosphere,” explains Miriam.
two. talk to the child on the new routine
A new year comes with new goals and responsibilities. Enjoy the moment and talk to your child about his development, achievements and difficulties and help him go back to school with more confidence and understanding. Listen carefully and try to understand the relationship with friends and teachers, as well as get a retrospective of the best moments in school.
Countdown to back to school, grab a calendar and, together, note the upcoming date, always reminding yourself how good it will be back to school. “This will make it easier for the return to be more pleasant, bringing more positive expectations,” says the coordinator.
3. organize schedules
With the holiday weather it’s natural for kids to sleep in and wake up later, however, even during the rest period, it’s important to maintain a morning routine. Parents’ great mission is to put their children to bed early. Therefore, even before the start of the lessons, those in charge should already get the children used to the new routine.
In order for this transition to happen naturally, organize the new hours one week before the return and define the activities in the schedule. During the period, include the practice of physical exercises, hobbies or even walks in your free time.
4. Create family moments
Include a new family practice, such as a family day out, for example, and be there to offer games and relaxation with the child. Practices like these create fond memories, as well as provide opportunities for new stories to share with classmates. With this, you stimulate and appreciate family moments.
5. Stay up to date on your child’s school life
Parents, with the return of classes, must be available to accompany their children’s school day by day. “When parents don’t show interest in their child’s school life, children feel it and end up discouraged. Therefore, being ‘inside’ children’s lives, not only at school, but in all their activities, motivates them to appreciate everything they do,” concludes Miriam Sales, pedagogical coordinator of Mind Lab.
By Grazieli Binkowski
Source: Terra
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