KIDS BACK TO SCHOOL ( NOW WHAT?)

I was having a conversation with a mum yesterday about the steps she can take when preparing her kids for upcoming exams. 

I would like to share some of the advice I gave her, I hope that’s ok 👇👇

❇️Start early, (when they are 6 or 7 years old) the earlier you start the better for them. 

❇️Have structures in please and follow it (your children  are watching you to see if you will stick to it 😃) 

👉 Don’t overload them with work if you start early they will be used to working at their own pace and they will not be over when especially when preparing for any tests in the future.

❇️Track their progress – this will help you to know if they are making progress and also help you to know where they need help in, so you can then focus on their weakness

👉Tips on building your children’s Vocabulary: 

Encourage them to read a book daily. 

When your child is reading,  get them in the habit of stopping when they find new words.  

Encourage them to underline those new words they found, and then write it down. Tell them to look for the meaning on Google and maybe use it when they are talking to you or others. For example (instead of saying I’m hungry- they can say I’m famished) you get the point! 

❇️And encourage them to practice them timetable daily

Go on YouTube,  there are lots of Timetable songs on there. 

(singing is fun and they are likely to remember their time bales this way) 

❇️Remember all children are different

❇️Remember no child is born dumb, they just need an adult to believe in them and give them lots of chances to proof themselves. Be patient with them 

❇️Some children takes longer to process information,  that doesn’t make them any less intelligent it’s just their way of learning

❇️If you hired a tutor, make sure you don’t leave everything to the teacher you need to help them at home as well

🛑Remember – Learning is a gradual process, don’t put too much pressure on them, spread the work evenly 

But you must have high expectations for them, and they will rise up to it. (FROM WHOM MUCH IS GIVEN MUCH IS EXPECTED) 

Please do not have unrealistic expectations. You know your own child better. 

Always expect good things from them. Trust me they will surprise you! ( I see this play out most times in my son, and the children I tutor every time) 

👉Don’t let anyone make you feel guilty for wanting what’s best for your child. You know your child better than anyone else 

Please let me know what you think in the comment below 👇