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Helping Children Transition Into a New School Environment

It’s never easy moving your child to a different school. For elementary school-aged children, going to a new school can be especially trying. The idea of having new teachers, classrooms and friends can be daunting to even the most outgoing of kids, and it will take purposeful planning on the parents’ behalf to ensure that their kids know it’s normal to be nervous about heading to a new learning environment.

It isn’t uncommon for students to feel out of place for the first few months of transitioning to a new school, especially if they are in a new home environment as well. Kids who experience the stress of going to a new school may show their discomfort by acting out, withdrawing from social activities or even changing their diet and sleeping patterns.

Changing schools in high school also isn’t easy. Older kids face a unique set of challenges when changing schools, such as coping with greater academic pressure while adjusting to change. Fortunately, parents and teachers can help a child settle into a new school whatever their grade level.

If you’re wondering how to deal with transferring schools, we are happy to help you and your child through the process. In this post, we’ll share tips for going to a new school so you can help your child adjust whether they are a toddler or high school student. We’ll also answer a few common questions parents have about helping a child settle into school. Going to a new school seems scary, but with the following tips and a positive mindset, the transition will be much easier.

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• Tips for Going to a New School
• How Children Adjust to a New School at Different Ages
• Tips for Starting a New School in the Middle of the Year
• Transitioning From Public to Private School
• Common Questions About School Transitions
• Get Involved With Playground Development at Your Child’s New School

12 Tips for Adjusting to Going to a New School

Transitions at any age are hard, but they can be made easier by keeping the following tips for moving to a new school in mind. These tips can help a child of any age adjust more easily to a new school and environment.

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Allow Your Child and Yourself to Experience the Stress

This particular step seems counterintuitive, but acknowledging the stress that both you as a parent and your children are experiencing makes it that much easier to move beyond it. This is an excellent opportunity for you to sit and talk with your child about what is bothering them, what their fears are and what can be done to help them feel better about the new surroundings and circumstances.

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Cut Your Child Some Slack

Children in new educational settings are already overwhelmed with new schedules and teachers, so they do not need extra pressure to perform at home. Lessen your children’s load when it comes to unnecessary work, especially during the first few weeks of a new transition. Slowly introduce your children to outside activities, acclimating them to their normal level of activity.

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Talk to Teachers About Your Concerns

Almost no one will understand how much stress you and your child are going through more than your child’s teacher. Discuss your concerns with your child’s teacher, and ask for feedback. You are likely to discover that your teacher has resources to help you help your child. After all, they’ve likely helped out numerous other children who have made a big move before!

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Talk to Fellow Parents

By joining the Parent-Teacher Association (PTA), you can talk to other parents who may be in the same boat as you are. Having people who understand exactly what you are going through can provide support, and can even help your child find other children who are new to the school.

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Let Your Child Have Playtime With You

Set aside time to show your child they are not alone. Go to the playground, go to a museum or just stay at home and play in the backyard. Regardless of what you decide to do, your child will appreciate the fact that you want to spend time with them and will let loose a bit in the process.

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Keep Open Communication With Your Child

The best way to know when your child is doing well is simply by talking to them. If you keep tabs on what your children are doing, you will know if they are struggling or doing well in their transition. This requires constant communication with your child about how they are feeling. Before you know it, you and your kids will be happily settled in your new environments.

7. Plan a Play Date

Speak with other parents and see if you can arrange a play date with your child’s classmates. A few hours at the park can help your child feel more comfortable around other kids in their new school while having fun, getting exercise and relieving stress.

8. Wait a While to Reunite With Old Friends

It’s beneficial to help your child maintain contact with their friends and classmates from their previous school. Writing letters, making phone calls and sending emails can all make your child feel connected to the friends they no longer see every day. However, give it some time before arranging a play date with friends from their previous school.

Allowing your child to feel comfortable in their situation before reuniting with old friends encourages them to take ownership of their new school. Waiting a while can also help your child branch out without turning back too quickly to the familiar.

9. Keep the Old Routine

Did your child have a special morning routine while attending their old school? If so, try to keep the same routine with their new school. Structure and familiarity comfort children and help them adjust to change.

10. Keep Your Child’s Workspace Similar

Having structure extends to the after-school hours, too. If your child had a routine space for doing homework, reports and other school assignments, do your best to maintain that space. Completing schoolwork in the same location that they previously did can give your child a sense of normalcy and help them feel empowered to tackle new assignments.

Even if it’s just your kitchen table, try to keep your child’s homework space the same. If your child previously liked to do homework at their desk next to the living room window, give them a similar space with a window. The view may be different, but it will likely feel similar. Make sure they also have the supplies they need to start the school year right.

11. Read Books Together

Read books about moving to a new school with your child. A book can offer helpful suggestions for both of you, and it might also encourage your child to ask questions or talk about their feelings. For example, the book “Growing Friendships: A Kid’s Guide to Making and Keeping Friends” by Eileen Kennedy-Moore is easy for kids to understand and is written to help children ages 6 to 12 transition to a new elementary school.

12. Tour the School

Your child might be worried about getting lost in their new school. To help them feel more confident on their first day, see if you can arrange a tour before school starts. Also, make sure your child knows where they will be picked up and dropped off every day to help calm their nerves.

13. Prioritize Sleep

Moving to a new school is a stressful time, and your child may be struggling to get the sleep they need. Children ages 6 to 13 need nine to 11 hours of sleep every night. Adequate sleep will help your child cope with anxiety in a healthy way and process new experiences.

To help your child get the sleep they need, limit screen time before bed, follow a bedtime routine and keep them from doing anything too exciting before bed. Make sure they get at least 60 minutes of exercise per day and try to prevent caffeine consumption. Lastly, make sure their bedroom is cool, dark and quiet. It’s best to get into a school sleep routine a week or two before school starts.

14. Encourage Your Child’s Hobbies

Supporting your child’s hobbies can provide them with much-needed stability and relaxation during a transition to another school. Hobbies help kids release stress and gain a fresh perspective on their situation. Through engaging in hobbies, kids can have fun and take a break from thinking about their new environment.

If your child doesn’t have a favorite hobby, suggest that they try some extracurricular activities their school offers. Engaging in their favorite extracurricular activity might bring your child opportunities to make friends at their new school. You can also suggest different activities, from active hobbies like sports, yoga and hiking to creative ones like art, music and writing.

15. Give Your Child Some Control

Adjusting to a new school is challenging and might make your child feel powerless. The stress of lacking control over their environment can be multiplied when your child experiences life changes they don’t understand. You can combat these feelings by giving your child more opportunities to make decisions during the transition.

Give your child a little extra control over their new school environment by letting them pick out their first day of school outfit, lunchbox, backpack or binder. Having something new that reflects their personality might make your child feel a bit more confident on their first day of class. If the new school allows parents to pick their child’s class, you could also arrange a visit so your child can have input in the decision.

16. Be Patient

It’ll take a little time for your child to get used to a new school. Be patient and let your child know you are there for them. Reassure them they are going to have a great school year, and before they know it, they’ll no longer feel like the new kid.

How Children Adjust to a New School at Different Ages

A toddler is going to handle a transition to a new learning environment differently than an older child. For example, a toddler may throw a tantrum to express their stress, while an adolescent may display more attitude. Nevertheless, every child adjusts to a significant change in their own way despite their age. Here’s what to generally expect and how to help your child settle into a new school according to their grade.

1. Toddler Transition to a New Daycare

Toddlers typically do not handle change well, so it helps to accept that the transition may be difficult, especially if the child is also dealing with a new house. Although 2-year-olds have more thinking and language skills than babies, they still need time to feel comfortable around strangers and unfamiliar places, and they need structure and predictability.

It’s not uncommon for a toddler to experience strong separation anxiety during the first few weeks of daycare, and they may cling to you or cry for you not to leave. Although the transition may not be easy, here are some ways to ease your child’s anxiety and help them adjust:

• Always say goodbye: Predictability comforts a young child. By saying goodbye every time you leave your child at daycare, even if they cry, you create a predictable pattern. This will help your child trust you’ll return at the end of the day. If you or a family member do not say goodbye, it may seem as though you disappeared, which adds to the unpredictability.
• Ask your child’s current caregiver for notes: Before you move your child into a new daycare, ask their current caregiver to share notes about your child so you can give this information to the new caregiver. These notes may include the child’s routine for meals and naps, how to comfort them and their favorite activities.
• Say goodbye to their old daycare: Make your child’s last day at their current daycare special by having a small celebration. Bring their favorite snacks and music and help them say goodbye.
• Stay with them during the first week: If possible, stay with your child for an hour or two each morning at their new daycare and gradually decrease this time for the first week. Interact with other teachers and children so your child can see they are in a safe place.

2. Transition From Home to Preschool

Preschool-aged children will react differently to preschool depending on their personality and previous experiences. Sometimes children in this age range revert to old behaviors such as baby talk or clinginess if they feel unsure of their new environment. Just like with toddlers, familiarity, predictability and routine comfort preschoolers and help them through a transition. Although many preschoolers feel excited to start school, it’s natural for them to experience separation anxiety when saying goodbye. Follow these tips to help your child adjust to preschool:

• Help them warm up: Take your child to the preschool a few times beforehand so they can explore the classroom and toys within your presence. Use these visits as opportunities to chat with teachers about the daily routine.
• Create a goodbye ritual: Before the first day of school begins, develop a goodbye ritual to help comfort your child. For example, you might use a special handshake to say goodbye or include a cheerful note with their lunch.
• Stick to a routine: Have things ready the night before and make sure your child has time to get dressed and eat a healthy breakfast without feeling rushed. Make this part of the daily routine.
• Read with your child: Children in this age range love to hear a story read to them. Help them prepare for preschool by sharing a book written especially for their situation.

3. Transition From Preschool to Kindergarten

Helping your child adjust to kindergarten may be easy if they had positive previous experiences in a school setting. However, some children start kindergarten without any school experience. Either way, most kindergartners want to play with other children and feel grown up. If your child tells you they are afraid of moving from preschool to elementary school, or if they act out more than usual, you can help calm their worries. Here are tips for transitioning to school for preschoolers:

• Help them through play: You can help your child transition from preschool to primary school with activities. For example, you can create a book of drawings illustrating their hopes and fears relating to school. Or you might act out the transition at home with stuffed animals, puppets or dolls to show your child what to do when they feel afraid.
• Talk with them: Talk to your child about the transition in a positive way and try not to let your anxiety show.
• Visit the school as soon as possible: Visit the school over the summer if possible or before your child attends and bring your child with you. If the school provides a daily schedule, go over it with your child ahead of time.
• Set up a play date: Moving from preschool to primary school will feel less stressful if your child already has a friend in class. Ask teachers if the school offers a late summer playground meeting so your child can become acquainted with some of their classmates early.
• Acknowledge their fear: Let your child know it’s okay to be afraid. You might share a story about a time you felt scared and how everything turned out fine.

4. Transition From Elementary School to Middle School

The transition from elementary school to middle school is a milestone in a child’s life. Your child might feel terrified about getting lost in a larger school or being around the big kids, especially if they’re in a new town. By following these tips, you’ll make the transition from elementary school to middle school much easier:

• Visit the new school: It’s likely your child is afraid they will not be able to find their classes in their new school. To help them feel more confident on their first day, learn how your child’s middle school is organized. For example, some schools keep different grades in their own sections while others organize the layout by teams. Explore the school with your child in advance so they can locate their classes and other important rooms like the gym and cafeteria.
• Practice opening the locker: Your child might also worry they will not be able to get their locker open. Go to the school beforehand with a combination lock and make sure they can open and close their locker without trouble. If they struggle with the combination lock, consider getting them a lock with a key instead.
• Pick out clothes: Middle school kids typically focus more on how they look than younger children. Help your child choose an outfit that will make them feel good about themselves on their first day of school. You don’t need to spend a fortune either, as thrift stores or consignment shops might have what your child needs.
• Prepare for the mornings: Your child might have to get up earlier for middle school than they did for elementary school. Help your child adjust to the new routine by getting them up early a week or two before school starts. That way, they won’t feel tired during the first week and can handle the transition better.

5. Transition From Middle School to High School

If you’re wondering how to help a teenager adjust to a new school, you’re not alone. Teens are far more independent than younger kids, and they want to be in control of their lives. However, your teen still needs your support and guidance as they face new challenges. Kids begin to think about college, their future, relationships and jobs when they enter high school. Transitioning to high school is a big part of growing up. Here are tips for a successful middle school to high school transition:

• Visit the high school: Again, your child will need to learn the layout of a large, unfamiliar school. It’s likely they’ll worry they’ll get lost and be late for class. Take advantage of any open houses or orientations the school offers to help your child navigate the school with confidence.
• Help them develop goals: Ask your child about their goals and plans. Listen to them and show your support. Your encouragement will help them view high school as an opportunity to grow and accomplish their goals.
• Discuss extracurricular activities: Talk about school groups, sports or extracurricular activities your child might like to try. This can help them make friends who share similar interests.
• Be positive: Let your child know you believe in them and that they are going to do great. Avoid warning them about how tough high school can be because that can only add to their stress.
• Listen: Let your child know you support them and are there to listen if they feel overwhelmed or afraid. The transition to high school will be easier if they know you’ll be there when they have a bad day.

Tips for Starting a New School in the Middle of the Year

Moving to a new school after summer break is a stressful experience. However, starting a new school in the middle of the year is even more difficult. While other kids already had time to adjust to the routine, your child will be starting everything anew. It’s best to start a new school at the beginning of the year. However, it’s not always possible. If your child fears they’ll feel out of place, reassure them it won’t be so bad. Follow these tips to help them adjust to a new school any time of the year:

• Speak to teachers ahead of time: Talk to teachers before the move to let them know of any needs your child has and how your child feels about the move. Teachers are there to help you and your child, and the more knowledge you give them, the more they can help your child adjust.
• Talk with your child: Let your child know what to expect and that it won’t be easy. Give them time to express their concerns and hopes.
• Get involved: Ask teachers, counselors or coaches what groups or activities your child can get involved with to help them with the transition. Find out if there is a buddy system for new students.
• Stay engaged after the move: Speak with teachers after the move to check in and make sure your child has adjusted well. A teacher may notice certain behaviors that your child doesn’t show at home and can alert you if there seems to be an issue.

Transitioning From Public to Private School

A public to private school transition or vice versa can be just as challenging as moving to a new town. However, sometimes it’s the best option depending on the circumstances. Here are tips to help your child adjust to a new educational setting:

• Wait for a break: Wait to switch your child during a break rather than starting mid-semester so they can start at the same time as their classmates.
• Talk to their teacher: Let their teacher know that they are transferring from another school and may need some assistance with the transition.
• Explain the change: Explain the reason for the switch and focus on the new school’s positive qualities and opportunities.
• Help them stay in touch: Arrange a play date with friends from your child’s old school, and give them time to make friends at their new school.
• Get involved: Join the PTA or volunteer at your child’s new school if possible. The more involved you are, the easier it will be to help your child adjust.

Common Questions About School Transitions

Here are a few more questions you might have about a new school transition.

1. How Does Changing Schools Affect a Child?

The truth is, changing schools is tough, particularly because it often disrupts friendships for kids. This is most troubling for introverted children who may find it difficult to make new friends. Also, middle school may be the toughest time for a transition because kids are undergoing significant developmental changes during this stage of life. However, when you try to make the transition as easy as possible for your child and show your support, you greatly reduce the impact of a move.

2. How Long Does It Take to Settle Into a New School?

The amount of time it takes to adjust to a new school depends on the child and the support they receive. While some kids feel comfortable in a new school within a few weeks, others can take much longer to adjust. If transferring to a new school has been especially hard for your child, a counselor or therapist can help them cope with their stress and other difficult feelings.

3. What Are the Signs the Child Is Not Adjusting to a New School?

Some kids adapt to transitions easily while others find it more difficult. Sometimes, the situation can make it tough to adjust to a new school. If your child experiences a lot of stress due to a move, look out for these signs:

• They frequently refuse to go to school.
• They throw a tantrum when it’s time to go to school or when you talk about school.
• They often have a meltdown when you try to take them to school.
• They show signs of separation anxiety more than before.
• They change their sleeping or eating habits.

If your child displays any of these signs, try not to panic. Meet with a teacher or counselor and discuss your options. You can work with them to identify the source of your child’s distress and ways to help your child with the transition.

Get Involved With Playground Development at Your Child’s New School

Whether your child is transitioning to a new elementary school or changing schools in middle school, it can be a difficult time. One of the best ways for a child to relieve stress, make new friends and cope with change is to play. Free, unstructured play helps kids release their energy and forget their troubles. It also helps them develop emotionally so they can cope with life’s challenges. Lastly, when kids get to play outside, they get the exercise they need to stay healthy, and they’ll feel more relaxed when it’s time for bed.

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We are all excited and looking forward to the day when our child goes to first grade, becomes a schoolboy. It seems to us that on the first of September, the child, as if by magic, will change, become a real first grader. He will be happy to go to school, do homework, read books, be interested in learning, not in the game. But what happens in reality? There are no magical changes with the child. And the second, and the third, and the tenth of September, he remains the same yesterday’s preschooler. The child tries his best to meet our requirements, but he does not always succeed. And the fear of not following parental instructions is added to the stress of the first school days. nine0009 Your calm attitude towards school cares and school life will help your child a lot, positive attitude towards school and teachers will simplify the period of adaptation for your child. At the beginning of schooling, the teacher will overshadow both mom and dad. Collaborate with your child’s teachers, offer help, be active. Even if you personally, as parents, have some questions for teachers, it seems to you that something needs to be done differently, all friction should remain between adults.

It is important that we understand that it is impossible to become a schoolboy overnight. Time must pass before our child becomes a real schoolboy. Adapting a child to school takes more than one day and more than one week, it is a long and complicated process. A small first grader combines a schoolboy and a preschooler. This means that you should not condemn his interest in games and toys. We often view reading and writing as “serious” activities, while playing is a waste of time. Thus, we show the child that being a schoolboy is good, while being a preschooler is bad. And now let’s imagine what it’s like in this situation for a child who understands: it’s bad to play, but you want to, but to study well, but you no longer have the strength to do it. We ourselves create a conflict situation for the child, which is not easy to resolve. Playing activity will gradually come to naught, with age, but if you try to eradicate it, this will not bring any benefit to the child. nine0011

The child gets used to school not only psychologically, but also physically.

Many children in the first grade for the first time face the need to get up at the same time in the morning. With the beginning of schooling, the load on the nervous system, spine, vision, and hearing of the child increases dramatically. If before that you did not adhere to the daily routine, then try to gently enter it. Your daughter or son needs regular, long sleep, help him learn to fall asleep at the same time. Do not force your child to immediately sit down for lessons. The child needs time to rest. It is also useful for the learning process itself. The brain uses rest time to “put new knowledge on the right shelves.” Remember that a child can concentrate for no more than 10-15 minutes. Therefore, when you do homework with him, every 10-15 minutes you need to interrupt and be sure to give the baby physical relaxation. You can just ask him to jump in place 10 times, run or dance to the music for a few minutes. It is better to start doing homework with a letter. You can alternate between written and oral assignments. The total duration of classes should not exceed one hour. Do not send your child to the first grade and some section or circle at the same time. The very beginning of school life is considered a heavy stress for 6-7-year-old children. If the baby will not be able to walk, relax, do homework without haste, he may have health problems, neurosis may begin. So if music and sports seem like a necessary part of your child’s upbringing, start taking him there a year before the start of school or from second class.

Being the parents of a first grader is really not easy. It happens that we do not have enough patience, endurance when we are engaged with a child. Sometimes we forget how difficult it is to master a completely new activity.

Let’s try one simple experiment. Please take a pen and write: “My child is a first grader.” Isn’t it simple? Now take the pen in your other hand and write the same phrase. Look at these two lines. How smoothly and beautifully we write with our right hand, and how difficult and unusual writing is given if we shift the pen to the other hand. If it seems to you that your patience is running out, that you no longer have the strength to deal with your child, please remember this exercise. nine0011

In addition, you can check how well your child is adjusting to school. To do this, you need to answer a few questions and count the points.

Questionnaire for parents.

Parents must answer questions about their child’s behavior at school. Answer options – yes, not really, no .

Questions:

Does your child like going to school?

Is he fully adapted to the new daily routine, does he take it for granted? nine0011

Is it possible to say that your child’s feelings about successes and failures in school are excessive or, conversely, completely absent?

Does your child share school experiences with you?

Are your child’s school experiences positive?

Is it possible to say that the child calmly copes with difficulties when doing homework?

Relations with classmates have already developed and are they quite friendly?

Does the child often complain of causeless pain, dizziness, nausea? nine0011

Has the child’s sleep pattern changed since last year?

Results processing:

For each affirmative answer to all questions except 3,9,10,11 2 points are assigned, intermediate – 1 point, negative – 0 points. The answer “Yes” to questions 3,9,10,11 is estimated as 0 points, “No” – as 2 points. The total score is calculated.

0 – 10 points – severe maladjustment

11 – 15 points – average degree of adaptation

16 – 22 points – high level of school adaptation

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Twelve tips for parents of future first graders.

School is coming soon… This fall or next year your child will cross the threshold. In an effort to help them take this step with confidence, parents sometimes go off their feet looking for institutions and private practitioners to prepare their children for the admissions interview. And the simple truth is forgotten: education can make a child smart, but only sincere, reasonably organized communication with loved ones and loved ones – the family – makes him happy. It is in your power to create just such an environment in the family that will not only prepare the child for successful studies, but also allow him to take a worthy place among his classmates and feel comfortable at school. nine0011

1. Share with your child more often memories of happy moments from your past.

The beginning of school life is a big test for a little person. This moment is more easily experienced by children who have developed a warm attitude towards school in advance. This attitude is made up of contact with the past experience of loved ones. Scroll through the family photo archive with your child. This activity is extremely beneficial for all family members. Returning to the best moments of the past makes a person stronger and more self-confident. Your good memories of school years, funny stories from school life and stories about childhood friends will fill the child’s soul with joyful expectation. nine0011

2. Help your child acquire information that will keep them from getting lost.

As a rule, children of this age to the question: “What is your mother’s name?” – They answer: “Mom.” Make sure your child remembers their full name, phone number, home address, parents’ names. This will help him in an unfamiliar situation.

3. Teach your child to keep his things in order.

A child’s success in school largely depends on how he knows how to organize his workplace. You can make this boring procedure more attractive. Prepare the child’s workplace in the family in advance: let him have his own desktop, his own pens and pencils (pencils will have to be sharpened at first for you, dear parents). All this is like in adults, but – the personal property of the child! And the responsibility for the order is also personal, because adults have it. nine0011

4. Do not scare your child with difficulties and failures at school.

Many children of this age are restless. Not everyone is brilliant at reading and counting. It is very difficult for many people to wake up in the morning and quickly collect them for kindergarten. In this regard, the desire of parents to warn children about upcoming troubles is quite understandable. “They won’t take them to school…”, “They will put twos…”, “They will laugh at the class…” In some cases, these measures can be successful. But the long-term consequences are always dire. There was such a case in my practice. The girl brilliantly passed the entrance test, and to the question: “Do you want to go to school?” confidently answered: “No!”. nine0011

5. Don’t try to be your child’s teacher.

Strive to maintain friendships Some children have difficulty communicating with other children. They may become confused in the presence of unfamiliar adults. You can help your child overcome these difficulties. Try to organize a game for children in the playground near the house and take part in this game. Children love to play with their parents. Invite your child to invite his friends to his birthday party. This day will become unforgettable for him if there is a place in the celebration program for joint games of children and adults. Let your child feel that he can count on your support in any situation. It is impossible to achieve this only by training sessions with a child. nine0011

6. Teach your child how to deal with failure.

Your child was the last to play and defiantly refused to play any more with his friends. Help him deal with disappointment. Invite the children to play again, but change the rules of the game a little. Let only the first be considered the winner, and all the rest be losers. Celebrate the success of each as the game progresses. Encourage chronic losers with hope. After the game, pay the attention of the child to how the other players reacted to the loss. Let him feel the intrinsic value of the game, not winning. nine0011

7. A child’s good manners are a mirror of family relationships.

“Thank you”, “Excuse me”, “May I…” should be included in the child’s speech before school. It is difficult to achieve this with moral teachings and sermons. Try to exclude orders and commands from communication between family members: “So that I don’t hear this again!”, “Take out the trash. ” Turn them into polite requests. The child will certainly copy your style. After all, he loves you and strives to imitate you in everything.

8. Help your child gain a sense of self-confidence. nine0011

A child should feel as natural in any environment as at home. Teach your child to be attentive to their needs, to communicate them to adults in a timely and natural way. On a walk you went somewhere to eat. Encourage your child to order for themselves. Next time, let’s make an order for the whole family. Let him try to ask in the clinic: “Where is the toilet?” or he will take a turn to a specialist.

9. Teach your child to be independent in everyday life. nine0011

The more a child can do on his own, the more mature he feels. Teach your child to undress and hang up their own clothes, fasten buttons and zippers. (Remember, small fingers can only handle large buttons and zippers.) Tying bows on your shoelaces will require special help and attention from you. It is desirable if it is not on the eve of going out into the street. It is better to dedicate a few evenings to this activity.

10. Teach your child to make their own decisions.

The ability to make an independent choice develops a sense of self-respect in a person. Ask your child about the family Sunday lunch menu. Let him choose his own dish at the festive table and select clothes appropriate for the weather. Planning family leisure activities for all family members on weekends is even more difficult. Teach your child to consider the interests of the family and take them into account in everyday life.

11. Strive to make every moment of communication with your child useful. nine0011

If your child is helping you bake a birthday cake, introduce them to the basic measures of volume and weight. Grocery stores are a very suitable place for developing a child’s attention and active listening. Ask the child to put in the basket: three packs of cookies, a pack of butter, a loaf of white and a loaf of black bread. State your request immediately and do not repeat it again.