How to make a child ready for school

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A child is no longer a baby when he/she starts schooling. I have two preschool girls that just started their classes last week. The eldest's schedule is from 7:00am-10:00am, while the other is from 10:00am-12:00nn. I consider myself lucky because my kids never cried or threw a tantrum on their first day of school. I guess it is still normal for kids to be fearful of a new environment, specially on their own. This is why I understand the difficulty of other parents and children who cry in schools. My kids have already adjusted to their morning schedule. They usually wake up at around 5:00am because of my work, have breakfast, brush teeth and take a bath. It's been a breeze so far because I remind them every night of what they should do in the morning. These are only some of the reasons why I think my children are ready for school. Let me share more of my observations:

1. Kids should be taught how to be responsible.

Going to school for the first time is a big adjustment for both parents and children. In my case, early on, I've been constantly reminding my children that since we have no helper to depend on, they have got to understand the importance of being responsible. It's not an easy task in the beginning. There even came a point when I have to keep on repeating my reminders everyday, getting blank reactions from them. Others may think that I may be expecting a lot from my kids, but I have always believed how kids are intelligent in understanding and seeing the difficulties around them. 

2. Kids should be taught the value of time.

It is never easy to wake up in the morning, specially for kids. Kids love to play even until way past their bedtimes. However, it is important for parents to instill the importance of time and being on time by cultivating the things that their kids need to do during specific times of the day. When a child gets used to doing something on a regular basis, it becomes a habit. Later on, the child would then initiate doing what he needs to do even if he is not reminded. 

3, Kids should be taught the value of learning.

Kids are naturally inquisitive. They may ask anything they see on tv, outside of their houses, or just anything in their wonderful minds. I believe that learning should be nurtured more by giving utmost attention to our children. When we listen to them, they feel that they are given importance. Whatever their stories may be, their little minds really have a lot going inside. When kids are exposed to songs, nursery rhymes, reading and playing, parents may discuss how similar activities can also be experienced in school, with new found friends. With this, a kid understands that similar activities are not only confined to the colorful walls of their houses, but can also be enjoyed in schools.

How was your child's first day of school?:)