The first day at school is very important for your child. ____ (1) ____ That"s why you should make proper preparations for your child"s first visit to school. Here are some tips on how to make your child"s first day at school enjoyable.
The first day at school shouldn"t be the first. ____ (2) ____ Give your child a chance to meet at least one or two of his or her classmates in advance. Entering a new place for the first time is always less scary if you know somebody there. ____ (3) ____ Get the phone numbers of other parents from the school, and make several phone calls before the school begins. Arranging a meeting with their kids will contribute greatly to your child"s comfort on the first day.
Give your child an opportunity to comnmnicate. Social skills play an important part in your child"s ability to adapt to a new environment. If your child has attended preschool, he or she probably won"t have trouble getting along with people. ____ (4) ____ Take your kid to a summer camp or a play group in order to develop his or her social skills.
Try to set your child"s mind at rest. ____ (5) ____ Ask him or her what the main questions are that he or she would like to have answereD.You have to get your child to understand that there is nothing to worry about, whether it has to do with how often he or she will be able to use the bathroom, or which bus to take after school.