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My child is going to school for the first time!

by Kimberly Schoobaar At December 26, 2020

How exciting. Your little one goes to primary school for the first time. This is often something that every mom would prefer to postpone. But you will see that your child will enjoy it. But how do I prepare my child? Or what if he or she will miss me too much? I'm going to help you with this. 

Compulsory  

From the age of 5 your child is officially obliged to attend school. But children often go to primary school from the age of 4. Then they come to group 1. 

How do I prepare my child?

The first day of school is not only exciting for the parents, but also for the child. That is why it is important that you indicate this well in advance, so that the little one can prepare for this. Before you send your child to primary school, it is important that your child can play together. Of course they learn this at school, but it is nicer for the child itself, because that makes it easier for them to make friends. Try to play a role play with your child. For example, you are the teacher and your child is a student. For example, keep a schedule that day just like in primary school. She knows your child what he can expect. Many primary schools do Gen days. In this way the children have a picture of what it will look like and they are not faced with surprises. 

Only to the toilet

This is another thing. At home, Mama and Dad can help. But in primary school you have to do it all by yourself. To give your child a hand on his way you can practice with them. Also put them on easy clothes that are not difficult to put on or on. 

What should I give my child?

Make sure your child always has enough food and drink with him. You can buy a small bread bin and a cup bottle for this. It is useful to give them an extra pair of clothes for when they have peed in their pants. This often happens in the first few weeks. It is also useful to have a small one backpack To give with the items in it. 

Tips in preparation 

  • Teach them some time awareness. This is easier for your child so that he or she knows what the teacher meant by, for example, soon or soon. 
  • Clearly explain that you will come and pick him up again, so that they are reassured. 
  • Prepare the things you need for the first day of school.  

Practice together

Together practicing what your child has learned at school is very important and good for development. For example, learn numbers and colors by asking them questions. For example, what color does this hug or how many apples are in the dish. 

 

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