BACK TO SCHOOL

August 31, 2017

BACK TO SCHOOL: With summer winding down, parents are focus on the beginning school year. There can be many changes with going back to school, such as a new grade level and those beginning school for the first time.

The most important aspect is consistency in your child’s life as they embark on a new school year. Start the year with good habits developed now - that will take your child beyond their school years. Good habits are essential to parents, guardian, and children.

Preparing your child for school –Kindergarten

· Begin if not already to teach your child the spell his or her name, letters, numbers, and shapes

· Become familiar with the school [s],

· Make certain all paper work is completed and emergency contact data is updated

· Visit the school with your child and check if there are friends of the child that attends

· In May many schools offer a welcome day for a parents and incoming children

· Practice role play for the first day of school such as:

1. Early bedtime

2. And in the morning get up wake the child the normal time he or she would have to get up for school practice session

3. Have breakfast.

· The child will learn many things at school so start at home with responsible task like putting away toys, books and small pieces of clothing.

· Also teaching your child to share, and respect others

· Let the child be heard but also teach to learn to listen to what is being said - following instructions from parents and teachers at school

· Empathy building can help deter bullying

· Let the child know - It’s okay if you are not sure of an answer or question – asking for help encouraged learning

· Learning reading, counting and board games all help in a children growth and development

· Visit the local library for reading time and choosing books

Let kids choose his or her books help build ownership and responsibility with motivation to read

· Reinforce learning of name, shapes, letters and numbers.

· Wearing clothing, shoes and boots that are easy to fasten

· And label all items your child brings to school

Did you know that children’s hands a can be strengthen using scissor, pencils, crayons, a ball, play- doh, and picking up small items in their small hands like Cheerios cereal can help in the dexterity