When it comes to the start of a new semester there are two kinds of students. There are the ones who look forward to the new academic session with eagerness and vibrancy, the ones who are ready to conquer and enjoy. Then there is the more common lot, the ones for whom it is like a Monday morning, only more devastating in scale. Regardless of which category your kid belongs to, it is really good to set a few targets at the outset. Don’t you feel like you need a push to start off the semester? Planning always helps and it sure can help by a great deal in getting through a semester productively.
Start with the basics
Where do we begin? Checking off a few basics would be a good way to start. The holidays might have messed a bit with your child’s sleep routine. Getting that back on track would be the best place to begin. Ensure that your child wakes up early, at a stipulated time. The next thing would be to set aside the time for study. Make a realistic plan and follow it throughout the semester. These two things are the base for a productive experience. Do not compromise on them.
Dealing with your weakness
Analyse past performances and find out in which subject or area your child tends to lag behind. Identification should be followed by a concerted effort to improve your performance in the specific field. Set realistic targets for this as well. Spend extra hours working on your weaknesses. A bit of extra reading to gain conceptual clarity and practising extra questions can be of help.
Reading lists
If there are any books assigned for you for the semester then chart up a plan to finish them well in advance. Stick to the plan for your reading list. Setting targets well in advance means that you will not be overburdened towards the end of the semester. It also gives you leeway to face the unforeseen events that may pop up.
School is not just about books
School is not just about classrooms and books. It also includes extracurricular activities. Sports, arts and other activities are indispensable parts of holistic education. It is good to set targets for these as well. If your kid plans on getting into the theatre club or the basketball team then make targets for that as well. Set targets for daily exercise. If your kid plays a sport or instrument, then set targets for daily to practise time. Stick to the routine without fail.
Be realistic
Setting targets is always a good idea. But remember to keep your feet on the ground. Setting unrealistic targets can end up to be catastrophic. You never achieve them and at the end of the day, the sense of defeat can crush your kid’s morale. Always be aware of your kid’s capabilities and limitations. Stay realistic in your targets.
Setting targets early in the semester is a really good idea. They can help reduce the weight of the workload and ensure that your kid goes about with a sense of order. Good planning coupled with efficient execution can work wonders. The few steps discussed above can help you make the best out of the academic session. May the semester be a really productive and enjoyable one for all of you out there!
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