Many parents have asked how can I get my child ready for the full day program of first grade. I know the first idea is not taking a nap. But what else?
2007-04-04 06:00:02 · 6 answers · asked by sunflowerc24 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Primary & Secondary Education
I would suggest creating a daily schedule for the summer of doing certain things at certain times during the hours of the school day without talking about it in terms of school preparation. It doesn't all need to be learning oriented, though some reading time, music time, physical activity, etc. would be logical and fun to include. The main thing is to get the child accustomed to a rather fixed schedule of activities, including eating, exercise, and a variety of other activities. You don't need to be fanatical about it, though. If something is really fun and time is up, be flexible about extending it a little.
2007-04-04 07:15:22 · answer #1 · answered by Arrow 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Visit a first grade classroom now with your child so s/he he can get an idea what it will be like. If napping is an issue, it may be a good idea to let your child nap after school if s/he's exhausted from being in 1st grade all day.
2007-04-04 08:03:29 · answer #2 · answered by Edadvocate 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As a parent of a 1st grader and a kindergartner my suggestion would be visit a 1st grade class and observe (if possible). Give your child lots of encouragement and let them know that it will be a wonderful experience of learning lots and lots of new things, having new friends. From Kindergarten to 1st grade changes a lot, but it has been a wonderful year for my child and I know with your encouragement and making it exciting for your child it will be just as wonderful for you.
2007-04-04 08:51:14 · answer #3 · answered by dales girl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Like you said, keep him on a healthy diet and sleeping times and wake-up times, and also go to the school to see what supplies he'll be needing. Get him enough to last for multiple years, not just 1 year.
Like...a backpack, pencils, pens, glue, rulers, paper, etc.
Maybe get a school councellor to help by making sure your child is doing right in school, watching his/her progress, then communicating with you to find out how the child can further manage his/her own life for school and start getting good grades and making friends and repelling bullies, stuff like that.
2007-04-04 06:10:52 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
tell the child what is going to happen-inform them so they are not scared. see if there is a way that they can observe a full day class. also, get them excited about it. take them to a place that have a cafeteria and tell them how they are going to get their own lunch-or pack a lunch. i think that it will be smooth move-
2007-04-04 06:08:55 · answer #5 · answered by buzyb 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
enthuse
get them involved in the excitement of new friends and uniform and what to wear and what to eat
2007-04-04 06:32:25 · answer #6 · answered by ~*tigger*~ ** 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋