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12 Things To Do To Prepare Your Child For Primary 1

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12 Things To Do To Prepare Your Child For Primary 1

An expert shares how you can prep your child for Primary 1

December 21, 2020

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Starting primary school is a big transition for any kid and their parents. It can also be particularly stress-inducing for the young one. So how should you prepare your child for primary 1 in Singapore? Psychologist Zhang Gui Yue from National University Hospital‘s child development unit shares tips on what you can do.

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12 Things To Do To Prepare Your Child For Primary 1
Communication is key
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First, talk to your child about what to expect in school. They will feel more at ease if he or she is aware, ahead of time, of the environment and routines and the need to buy their own food during recess time.

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Encourage them
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Encourage them to talk about their perceptions, feelings and concerns about going to school.

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Get resources
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Get books and videos about school life and go through them with your child.

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Attend the orientation
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Most schools will hold an orientation session before the new school term begins. After the visit, ask your child if they have any questions and discuss possible solutions to problems.

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Skills training
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Go through the various challenging situations that your child may face at school. Tell them when, where and how to seek help, if needed.

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Explain social relationships
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Tell them about the changes in social relationships. For instance, they will be separated from their old friends and meet new ones. Set up play dates with their preschool classmates so that they can maintain their friendships.

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Teach them basic social skills
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Teach them basic social skills, such as asking for permission and taking turns to do something.

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Let them be independent
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Get them to pack their own school bag.

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Practise buying food with them
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Practise buying food at the food court with your child.

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Adjust to a new routine
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Try to get your child adjusted to the new routine three to four weeks before the start of school. Get them to go to bed early and wake up early. Ample sleep and adequate nutrition are essential.

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Make a timetable
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Set up an after-school timetable with your child so that they can learn how to organise their time in a better way.

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Allocate time
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Allocate time for homework, rest and play, and decide if there will be any restrictions on TV time in the evenings.

This article was first published in The Straits Times and Young Parents.

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