The first steps in school life

The first school day is the beginning of a new huge stage in the life of the child. School life will become the companion of the child for the next decade. And this part of life cannot but affect the development and formation of the individual. The first task of the parents is to prepare the child for going to school and to facilitate the adaptation period of the newly-made schoolchild.

Preparing for school life in many children begins with a visit to the kindergarten. It is there that the child learns the necessary skills and gets used to activities that are short so far in duration. If the child does not go to kindergarten, then parents should clarify in advance the list of skills that a future first-grader should possess.

To help parents in each school, classes are held for children planning to enter the school in the next school year. Such classes are most often held once a week. Such classes are best attended in the school where you plan to go to first grade. This ensures that the child gets used to the room itself, the rules of conduct, and the traditions of the school.

Classes are usually taught by the teacher who will teach first graders next year. That is, the child will get to know and get used to his future teacher and classmates.

But getting used to school life and the new status of the child is not limited to the preparatory stage. After September 1, the child begins full-time workdays. It is worth remembering that for him it is a big and hard job.

During this period, it is better not to overload your child with additional activities and circles. Especially if they are of intellectual direction. More acceptable will be classes aimed at increasing physical activity, but without overload. It should be remembered that it is not the degree of load that matters, but the fact of a change in activity.

A child in school is forced to spend most of the time sitting at her desk and doing mental work. Therefore, parents need to remember that intellectual work takes a lot of strength and energy. For a student in such conditions, good nutrition is very important.

The daily routine is also of great importance in the life of a primary school student. After school, you should not immediately put a child for homework. Be sure to comply with the conditions of the change of work and rest. Many children will need breaks during the course of homework. Parents need to control so that the child spends these breaks actively. You can play along with it, do a little exercise, including for the eyes.