With the opening of schools, the class bell will ring for many students after a long holiday. While students who cannot get out of holiday mode, have difficulty adapting to school, and cannot concentrate on lessons may experience problems adapting to school; Students who start kindergarten or primary school may experience difficulties in adapting to school, teachers or lessons as a result of the anxiety of leaving their parents and entering a new environment they do not know.
The transition from kindergarten to primary school can be difficult for some children. School is now more than just a place to play; It is a place where there are rules and lessons are taught. In this process, it is very important for the child to be psychologically ready for primary school and to adapt to school easily.
Children who do not like school, have low academic success, have problems with their friends, have attention-concentration problems, do not complete the homework they need to study in the summer, and only go on vacation have a harder time returning to school; Children who spend the summer vacation by both studying for the lessons they need to study and making use of the vacation adapt to school more easily.
How Can Families Support the Child's Adaptation to School and Lessons Easily?
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First of all, if parents have their own concerns, it is very important not to reflect them on the child. The anxiety experienced by families is transferred to the child, and the child may internalize the message "There is something to worry about" and have difficulty in adapting to school.
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In case the child does not want to go to school, or has difficulty in adapting to school; Situations such as shouting, punishment, anger, threats, etc. increase the child's anxiety and negatively affect the school adaptation process. That's why it's important to maintain calm and for mom and dad to agree. While the mother says "you must go to school", the father should not say "don't go today".
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The developmental characteristics of each child are different, while some children can adapt to school very easily, some children may have difficulty adapting. Students who have just started kindergarten or primary school may experience behaviors such as not wanting to go to school, crying, or not wanting to leave their parents. The reason why he does not want to go to school should be investigated and appropriate support should be provided.
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The loss experienced should be provided. Another reason for anxiety is the anxiety of the unknown, so it is important to prepare the child psychologically for school before starting school. Explaining what the school is like, the importance of the school, its responsibilities, the school environment and the new friends he will make will help the child to adapt while relieving his concerns. Traveling and meeting his teachers and friends will help him adapt to school more easily.
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Doing school shopping together and choosing and preparing the tools and equipment he will use can be motivating for the child.
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It is important to arrange bedtime and wake-up, studying, playing and watching television times with the child in accordance with the school, so that the child is both involved in the process and takes responsibility for matters related to himself.
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Running away after dropping the child off at school, thinking, "If he sees me, he won't let me go," can cause anxiety in the child. After saying goodbye to the child briefly, it should be stated why you are leaving and when you will return. Most importantly, you should make your child feel that you love him and that he will not be alone.
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Family support is very important in the child's adaptation to school. If there is a conversation about what they experienced during the day after coming from school, an appropriate solution should be sought by listening to their negative experiences and focusing on their emotions and what they experienced.
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If the adaptation process to school takes longer, support should be sought from the school guidance service. If the problem still persists, it is important to consult with an expert.
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