Soon to be "BACK - TO –SCHOOL" Time!
BACK - TO –SCHOOL
‘Learning new things can be challenging and fun!’
Our summer days are 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.
One of the
most important aspects 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 for 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 paperwork 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 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
Remember all
children learn, grow and develop at different pace and time
Be patience
we all were children once!
Stay
actively involved in the education well-being of your child or children
Join the
parent association and other events if possible
Enjoy the
school year
All the best
to our wonderful lovely, fantastic intelligent cheerful children!
‘Stay
Curious! Stay Positive’
My Pal Buddee
Words and Games Activity Book Series: Preschool to
Kindergarten
Upper grade levels –
1st grade
Good and proper dental hygiene practice is so essential to
protecting your child’s teeth flossing is important because most cavities are
between the teeth. Teaching your children to floss helps them at this age is a
good practice of good dental hygiene and prevention.
2nd grade
3rd grade
Hand washing – practice good hand-washing to
avoid the spread of germs and illness.
It’s best to not send children to school with a fever or feeling ill.
4th grade
Allergies and Asthma – helping your child maintain asthma and monitor
allergies, we could avoid difficulty in learning, a runny nose or itching, watery
eyes will make it much more challenging to concentrate on their school work or
athletic task.
5th grade
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