There is not much time left until the start of the school yearmuch time, but you need to have time to buy notebooks, rulers, pens and other school supplies and other school things for your child. Many parents think that when everything necessary is purchased, the child's preparation for school is complete. In such a hustle and bustle, parents do not even realize that preparing children for school is also the child's emotional state, which is very important for him, especially if the baby is going to first grade. But the role of the family in preparing children for school simply cannot be overestimated. Let's talk about what needs to be done so that the child goes to school really well prepared. After all, the child's desire to go to school, and therefore his academic performance, will largely depend on this. What recommendations do child psychologists and teachers give?
Child's day regimen
Highly recommended to all parentstake the daily routine seriously. It is extremely important to develop the necessary routine with your child so that he can later distribute his time himself: for studying and playing, as well as for walks. Try to make sure that your child understands from the first day of school that studying at home is a responsible job, that he can only go for a walk when all the homework is done. It is quite easy to do this. About a month before the start of school, children need to be transferred to a new daily routine. If the child went to kindergarten, there will be no particular problems. But if the child was at home, or he is no longer a first-grader and had a good rest during the holidays, getting up at 7 am can be extremely difficult for him. Therefore, accustom him in advance. In the first half of the day, it is recommended to occupy the child with something useful. This will help develop a sense of responsibility in him. And when the time comes to go to lessons, it will be quite painless for him. But do not forget about the weekends - the child is also a full-fledged person who has the right to rest. You do not want to work without days off, do you? Plan your child's rest and entertainment for the afternoon. But don't forget to leave one or two important tasks. This way, you will simulate a situation with the need to do homework. And, of course, don't forget about your child's timely bedtime - otherwise, waking up in the morning will be a difficult test for both you, the parents, and your children.
Psychological preparation of children for school
We should not forget about such an important aspect,as socialization of the child. Proper psychological preparation for school will help to integrate into the school community and get used to society faster and easier. Especially if the child is going to first grade and has not attended kindergarten. Despite all the shortcomings of preschool educational institutions, preparing children for school in kindergarten is invaluable. Moreover, socialization begins in the nursery. It is much more difficult for children at home. Think about it - for a very long time, his world was his family - mom, dad, grandparents. Well, at best - friends from the playground. And then he finds himself in a large and noisy children's group. And pay special attention - the child ceases to be the center of everyone's attention, which he has become accustomed to throughout his life. Moreover, he will be forced to obey certain rules. It will be hard for him, won't it? That is why many recommendations of child psychologists concern psychological preparation for school. If you spend some time, everyone will benefit - both you and the child. Children will know in advance what awaits them at school, they will not have tears and negative reactions. As a rule, such prepared children can be seen in a children's group right away - they are quite self-confident and absolutely calm, unlike their peers. If a child goes to school unprepared, his reaction may be inadequate: for example, a situation often occurs when a child simply gets tired of sitting in class. And he can pack his things and go home. And this is far from the only problem - children's behavior can sometimes be completely unpredictable. And there is no need to scold the child for his antics, because most often the parents themselves are to blame, who were too lazy to carry out the necessary preparation for school in advance. Parents should unobtrusively tell him throughout the summer what awaits him at school, how interesting it will be to learn to count and write, how many interesting things await him in class, that he will have new friends with whom he can walk in his free time.
How to overcome the distraction of a child?
Many parents are interested in the question:How can you overcome absent-mindedness? And this is no coincidence - after all, absent-mindedness is often the main obstacle to academic success at school. And such a phenomenon in children has been very, very common in recent years. As a rule, parents very quickly notice such a problem in their children. Such children confuse the real world with the world of fantasy, they do not notice anything around them. Although in no case should absent-mindedness be confused with autism. An absent-minded child is completely sociable, he just needs a little more time to react than other children. He may not respond the first time when you call him, or fulfill your request not immediately. Such children may be forgetful or inattentive. Experts advise not to attach much importance to this, not to be disappointed in your child, and in no case to scold him for inattention. It's just that your child has a more developed other hemisphere of the brain - the right one. The problem is not psychological. As a rule, by the age of 10, this phenomenon completely disappears without any outside interference. Until then, parents need to help their child be more organized. And this is achieved through banal control. And be sure to warn your child's teacher about this in advance. In addition, it is necessary to develop the brain of such children. All parents can cope with this task, if they want to. In order for both hemispheres of the brain to work with full dedication, it is necessary for each finger to do some work at the same time. Various finger games, lacing, modeling, finger paints are very useful for this. Just 15 minutes a day of such activities - and the result will not take long to come. The correct psychological preparation of children for school also consists in the child realizing that studying at school is an occupation no less responsible than the work of dad and mom. This will allow him to feel like a full-fledged member of the family, and not just an addition to dad and mom. Believe me - this awareness will allow the child to cope not only with absent-mindedness, but also with laziness. By the way, laziness is a normal state for any person, not just for a child. So don't scold him - better help him cope with laziness.
Child's health
When preparing a child for school, do not under any circumstancesforget about such an important issue as the health of the child. The first thing you need to pay special attention to is the immunity of the child. As a rule, preschool educational institutions - kindergartens - pay close attention to this. Hardening, physical education, vaccination. In the same case, if the child is at home and does not attend kindergarten, all these concerns will fall entirely on the shoulders of the parents. First, monitor your child's lifestyle. It is much healthier for children to spend as much time as possible in the fresh air than to sit in front of the TV or play on the computer. Of course, you should not completely deprive the child of his favorite entertainment, but it is necessary to limit them. And in order to avoid objections and resentment, parents will have to go for walks with the child. Believe me, this will not only benefit both you and the child, but will also significantly strengthen your relationship. Pay attention to the child's diet. Buy fruits for your child more often - they contain a huge number of essential substances - vitamins, minerals, micro- and macroelements. And don't forget about bananas - they are considered an essential food for brain function. Additionally, it is worth giving your child some multivitamin complexes. Ask your doctor to help you choose the drug that is best for your child. Don't forget about vaccinations - it is at 6-7 years old that a whole block of vaccinations is carried out according to the national schedule of children. As a rule, the local doctor or nurse themselves call the parents with the child to the clinic for vaccinations. However, you should not count on this - there are a lot of children in the area, and doctors can simply forget about you. Do not be lazy, go and find out for yourself whether your child needs any vaccinations.
Child's nervous system
All parents want their child to grow upcalm and balanced personality. And a lot depends on the parents. So encourage this and do not bother him over trifles. Of course, permissiveness should not be allowed under any circumstances. However, thousands of useless prohibitions will not lead to anything good. Little by little, accustom the child to a certain amount of freedom and responsibility. Responsibility for his freedom, words and actions. A schoolchild will find this very useful. And it is in the power of parents to help their child with this - thus the psychological maturity of the child will increase. A refreshing contrast shower also has a good effect on the child. As, incidentally, any other water procedures. They not only harden the child, but also remarkably and effectively stabilize the nervous system. This is an extremely important component of preparing children for school.
Preparatory classes with the child
Very often parents in the last summer beforeschool are concerned about the problem of reading and counting. And they seek help from various tutors or early development centers. However, teachers have a very ambivalent attitude to this. Some teachers advocate that the child comes to school already able to read and write, sometimes even giving assignments in advance. And these assignments are often not simple. And others ask parents not to teach this to children before school. They believe that all the assignments that tutors use only confuse the child. Therefore, try to find out in advance what the requirements are in the school to which you plan to send your child. And remember that no one has canceled the program for teaching children to read at school. To teach a child to write before school or not is up to the parents to decide. The most that teachers can require from them is to take into account their recommendations, but nothing more. And in the event that your child is no longer a first-grader, assignments before school are a mandatory component of preparation. And start with reading - all children without exception are given assignments on literature in the summer. During the summer, monitor the reading process, and before school itself, check whether the child has read and learned everything. Don't forget about other subjects - give the child small assignments on the most basic of them. This will help the child to get organized. However, remember that a child - even the most conscientious - is just a child. And it is often impossible to do without parental control - he needs psychological support. In any case, preparing for school is a very, very serious task. And parents need to approach it with all seriousness and responsibility. After all, as already mentioned above, the psychological role of the family in preparing children for school is very great. And no one else except parents can cope with this task. We recommend reading:
