Expert explains what parents should do to ensure a peaceful and healthy adaptation to the little ones
With the arrival of February, the school holidays come to an end and, little by little, the routine of parents and children are returning to normal. However, even if this moment seems like a natural process, preparing the little ones to return to school is essential so that they adapt to the schedules, living with new people and the rules.
“Parents can barely contain the ‘butterflies in their stomach’ at imagining their child having new experiences. However, now is the time for real, time for you to encourage your child to go to school. Be interested in your child’s activities, achievements and difficulties and be willing to help him on this journey. Be sure to provide moments of clarity and lightness”, observes Miriam Sales, pedagogical coordinator at Mind Lab.
To help you, Miriam Sales lists 5 tips on how to prepare children for this moment. Look!
1. Make a schedule with school activities
Talk to your little one about the new routine and schedule of activities. Thus, calmly, he will understand the new dynamic and adapt. And don’t forget, before returning to school, give him a moment of rest so that he has plenty of energy and disposition.
Bet on positive reinforcement when talking about returning to school. “Make a schedule with school and personal activities at least 15 days in advance and invite them [os pequenos] to participate in this moment, so they get into the back-to-school mood”, explains Miriam.
two. talk to the child about the new routine
A new year comes with new goals and responsibilities. Enjoy the moment and talk to your child about their evolution, achievements and difficulties and help them return to school with more confidence and understanding. Listen to him carefully and try to understand the relationship with friends and teachers, as well as carry out a retrospective of the best moments in school.
Make a countdown back to school, have a calendar and, together, write down the approaching date, always remembering how good the return to school will be. “This will make it easier for the return to be more pleasant, bringing more positive expectations”, says the coordinator.
3. organize the schedules
With the holiday climate, it is natural for children to sleep and wake up later, however, even during the rest period, it is important to maintain a morning routine. The great mission of parents is to put their children to bed earlier. For this reason, even before classes start, those responsible should already get the children used to the new routine.
In order for this transition to occur naturally, organize the new schedules a week before the return and define the activities in the planning. In the period, include the practice of physical exerciseshobbies or even free time walks.
4. Create family moments
Include a new family practice, such as a family day, for example, and be present to propose games and relaxation with the child. Practices like these create affective memories, in addition to providing opportunities for new stories to share with classmates. With this, you stimulate and value family moments.
5. Stay on top of your child’s school life
Parents, with the return of classes, must be available to follow the school day to day your children. “When parents show no interest in their child’s school life, children feel it and end up discouraged. Therefore, being ‘inside’ the children’s lives, not only at school, but in all their activities, motivates them to enjoy everything they do more”, concludes Miriam Sales, Mind Lab’s pedagogical coordinator.
By Grazieli Binkowski
Source: Maxima
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