Friday 20 August 2010

ABCs of Starting School



Alam persekolahan adalah alam yang menyeronokkan bagi kanak-kanak....bagaimanapun memulakan persekolahan merupakan sesuatu perkara yang baru yang adakalanya menimbulkan kerisauan kepada anak kecil. kerisauan tersebut perlu di beri perhatian oleh ibu bapa dalam membantu mereka menyesuaikan diri dengan alam baru tersebut....berikut adalah tips beguna dari laman web American Psychatric Assosiation berkaitan dengan bagaimana menguruskan perubahan tersebut dengan bijak....moga bermanfaat kepada diri saya sendiri dan juga kepada semua pembaca blog....
For many children starting or returning to school is an exciting and positive experience, but for some the transition can be challenging. The American Psychiatric Association offers parents the following tips to help reduce the anxiety associated with starting school.

Answer any questions your child may have about school before classes begin. Describe what school will be like and what will happen throughout the day.
Bring kids to visit the school in advance. If possible, introduce them to their teacher, show them their classroom and other important landmarks, such as the playground and lunchroom.
Coordinate play dates with classmates before the school year begins. Having friends always reduces school anxiety.
Let kids know that it is okay to feel nervous or worried when starting school. Reassure them that everyone feels a little anxious when they do things for the first time. Help kids establish a regular routine to get ready for school. Let them participate in making choices about what to wear, what to have for breakfast, or what to bring for lunch. Set a regular bedtime with enough time for 8-10 hours of sleep.

If kids are particularly anxious, consider sending a small reminder of home, such as a photograph of the family or a picture of a favorite pet.

Spend time talking to kids about what happened in school. Chances are they’ll have many stories. Give kids plenty of positive feedback about their new experiences. Anxiety about starting school usually passes within the first few days or weeks. However, if kids are having excessive or ongoing difficulties (e.g., problems sleeping, frequent temper tantrums, reluctance or refusal to go to school, etc.), further evaluation may be needed. Talk to your child’s teacher or family doctor. If difficulties persist, consider a referral to a mental health professional.
Iyad's world: Tahun depan Amjad dah mula ke sekolah...persediaan mentalnya perlu dimulakan dari sekarang. Ibunya juga kena bersedia dengan kerenahnya seperti susah nak mandi pagi...harapan semoga dia dapat menyesuaikan diri dengan mudah apabila memasuki sekolah nanti. kami telah membawanya ke sekolah tersebut dan nampaknya dia gembira....

1 comment:

Linda said...

Harap Amjad suka n gembira dengan sekolahnya nanti. Ebu yani kene byk sabo la.

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