9 Tips For Preparing Mental And Emotional Children On The First Day Of School

JAKARTA - The first day of school is a turning point for parents and children. Imagineing your child's first day at school certainly makes you worried about separation. However, believe me, this is also not easy for children. Going through the first day at school and away from home, it can be a difficult time for children. Children usually feel doubtful and afraid when they are in a new place, especially between unknown faces.

To avoid such a scenario, prepare your child for school first. This will help them feel more confident in facing major changes. At the same time, helping them know what is expected from school and can also foster enthusiasm for learning.

Here are some tips and strategies that can be applied by Mothers and Fathers so that the first and first days of children's learning become positive days according to the Cloud Nine Care page, Tuesday, July 15.

1. Adapting to preschool may be difficult for children. So, get children used to the concept of school from an early age. Explain to them why school is important and how fun it is to go to school.

2. Explain to them positive aspects from school. However, make sure the conversation remains fun. You definitely wouldn't like it if the kids were afraid of the school concept. Convince the kids that preschool is a good place to have fun and study.

3. Ask them their opinion about school. Play their questions about school patiently. This helps children feel more controlled and reduce their anxiety about going to school.

4. Monitor children's responses to conversations you have with them about school. By analyzing their body language and actions during conversations, you can get an overview of how children respond to the idea of going to school.

5. If possible, take the kids to school once or twice before. Get used to them with the environment and teachers there so they don't feel isolated in the D-days. Join him in the school playground, visit the library, and read the storybook there. These visits can increase your child's comfort and confidence in a new school.

6. Convince them that you are always there if there are problems at school. Tell the kids that their concerns are heard. No matter how small their concerns are, you will solve them.

7. Encourage children to do everything themselves. Let them learn to tape their clothes, tie their shoes, comb their hair, wash their hands, remove food packs, open drinking water bottles, etc.

8. Make them feel that you are always there for them. Help them pack school bags with lunch, snacks, and drinks. Take them to school alone. Show them where you will meet them after school. And after school is over, ask your kids about their activities at school.

9. Arrange a play event or activity where your children can spend time with other children. This will help children's social and emotional development and prepare them for the school atmosphere.