Primary 1 is one of many first steps that will help your child move towards true independence. It is in Primary 1 that children will start learning basics that will help them manage their day-to-day lives in the future. They will learn how to count, be responsible for their homework, interact with their peer groups, plan timetables and manage needs and wants at the same time. While most schools come up with a primary school preparation program, there are many things you can do as a parent to prepare them well for the P1 classes.
Talk to them about what to expect
Give them a brief about what to expect at primary school. Explain to them what a day in primary school will be like. Also, let them know that you always have their back no matter what issues your children face at school. It is positive words of motivation that will give your children the confidence to meet challenges at school.
Purchase School Supplies
Go shopping along with your child and make sure that they get everything they need before the start of schooling. A new school bag, uniform, shoes, books and stationery should help your child feel motivated about the beginning of a new phase in their life.
Here are a few tips that will help you pick the best bag for your child.
- It should be compact and comfortable to carry
- The bag should be able to accommodate an A4-sized file
- Place all the necessary things (textbooks, pencil case, lunchbox, file, colour pencils and a planner) inside the bag and check its fit
- Having several compartments within the bag will help your children organise their things more effectively
- Let your child pick the colour and design of the bag
- Go for quality and value, and not just ergonomics.
Talk about making new friends should excite them
Talk to your children about what they need to do to make new friends. At the same time, reassure them that going to a new school still means that they can meet their old friends every now and then.
Set up a proper routine
Set up the routine which you will have to follow during the school week. Make sure your child gets used to going to bed early and waking up earlier. Also, make sure you have a strong command over their screen time as well. Make sure you fix timings on when they should be doing their homework. Ensure they start following this routine about 1 month before school begins.
Plan your child’s transport
Whether you will be walking your child to school or using the school bus or even public transport, it is always important for you and your child to do a dry run together. Practice waking up early in the morning and going to school in the preferred mode of transport. Doing this for a couple of days will help you plan your child’s morning routine more effectively.
Lessons about safety
Walk your child through the different situations they might have to encounter at school which are a threat to their safety. Teach them how to react during events where an adult or another child makes them feel insecure and uncomfortable. Talk to them about the dangers of leaving the school without informing their class teacher. Also, teach them about fire safety procedures and road safety protocols.
Attend the Orientation program together
Most schools will have an orientation program organised for the upcoming P1 students and their parents. This program will also feature a school tour, which is a great time to figure out what the classroom, canteen, and washrooms will look like. Encourage your kids to ask questions about their school visit. Make sure you share your school experiences with your child which will add to their confidence. After all, what better way to motivate a person than through real-life stories? Narrate them stories about what your first day at the school was like, the issues you faced and the ways in which you handled them all.
Few more tips that will get your child in the groove for the P1 classes:
- Letting your child pack their own bag will help teach them responsibility and independence
- Help your child understand and plan their daily schedule as per the timetable given to them
- Teach them to arrange the books from the shortest to the tallest for easy retrieval
- Let them sharpen their pencils and arrange their pencil case all by themselves
Hope the above-mentioned tips help you prepare your child for the new academic challenge. All the best!
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