The first academic year in the life of a first grader is a huge challenge both for himself and for his parents. Everything is for the first time in the life of a first-grader: a new daily routine, strict discipline, the need to be independent, grades and lessons … For the first impressions of the school to be positive, you need to properly build a learning system and homework. Here are some methods and techniques to help you with this.
Organize your activities so that they become progressively more difficult. Offer your child easier tasks first. When he copes with them, you can move on to more complex ones. Only in this way will he be able to enjoy learning, because every time, achieving small successes, he will be able to praise himself.
The Kumon Learning System is built on this simple yet effective principle. The tasks in the famous Japanese exercise books are getting more and more difficult gradually and sequentially. Making small progress every day in school, as a result, the first grader learns new skills.
The child will cut, glue, go through labyrinths and paint pictures in the notebooks “Kumon. Getting ready for school ”, and at the same time learns numbers, trains attention, logical thinking and imagination.
First graders are yesterday’s preschoolers, they perceive the world through play. Therefore, training should be playful. If possible, move away from boring exercises in favor of entertaining ones, or at least alternate recipes with games like labyrinths or puzzles.
Work with your child every day. Classes can be short, but they should be regular. Best of all at a specific time. Then your child will develop perseverance, discipline and habit to practice.
First graders especially need parental approval. Be sure to praise your child for even small achievements. So he will see that his efforts are appreciated and will want to continue his studies.
Make sure that your baby does not overwork or get tired during class. Half an hour is enough for homework. If you need more time, take breaks.