Soon the first of September, which means the study begins. It will be especially difficult for those who will go to first grade in September. In order for future first graders to quickly adapt to their changed lives, they should start preparing for school now.
From the moment a child sits down at a school desk, his role changes and he becomes a student. This means that perseverance, attentiveness, discipline, and quick switchover are required from him. It is in our power to help the future first grader adapt to the changed environment.
Perseverance. Sitting almost motionless for 40 minutes is very difficult for a child 6-7 years old. But if you rest properly, then anything is possible. Start teaching your child 40 minutes. For example, draw, sculpt, assemble a constructor, play educational games for exactly 40 minutes. After this time has passed, take 10-20 minute breaks in which to engage in physical activity: jump, run, dance, play outdoor games. Three or four such impromptu "lessons" a day will help the future first grader to quickly enter the school rhythm of "lesson-change".
Hand training. At school, the child will have to write a lot. This means that after constant stress on the right hand (or on the left in left-handers), the first grader will feel pain. To reduce pain in school, start exercising your child's arm at least three months before school. Drawing, sculpting, folding puzzles, filling out spellings, etc. are perfect here.
Unfamiliar surroundings. New place, new people, new responsibilities - stress for the child. To make him feel better and less worried, play with your child at school, replay difficult situations that a first grader may face. The child should know how to ask to go to the toilet, who to turn to if he becomes ill, how to behave in the lesson (not shouting from a place, not using gadgets, etc.). You can go to school a couple of times during the shift and ask to sit in the class where the child will study in the future. The more confident the child feels, the easier and faster he will adapt to school life.
School supplies. Do not leave the purchase of school supplies and uniforms for the last days. It is better to choose a day in advance that you will devote entirely to purchasing for school. Slowly, with your child, choose a portfolio, office supplies, school and sports uniforms. Choose school supplies that are not very bright, so as not to distract the child's attention to yourself, but at the same time, they should be comfortable and like the first grader. When school things are at home in a conspicuous place, the child will look forward to September 1 to take advantage of new clothes as soon as possible.
