First Day of School The first day of school is an exciting time for young children and their parents. Establish a consistent routine with early bedtimes and morning practices. Talk positively about school to make it seem exciting. Other important steps include visiting the school beforehand, practicing essential skills like getting dressed, and involving children in school-related tasks like packing their bags. Do Chat with your child about starting school. Ask them what they think it will be like. What are they looking forward to the most? Is there anything they're unsure or worried about? Look at the school's brochure, prospectus, or website together and talk about the pictures. Find photos of you and other family members at school, and share happy memories from your own school days. If possible, visit the school with your child before they start. You can go on open days, or to fêtes, plays, and other events. If your child seems anxious about school, focus on the things they ...
To create a support system for their students, schools must form partnerships with parents and share responsibility for their children's success in education. Schools need to build connections with parents and foster mutual responsibility for children's achievements. This approach increases parental involvement, encourages parents to support schools, and allows them to make a positive impact on a successful educational system. Models of parental involvement Parenting: Includes all the activities that parents do to raise happy and healthy children who become capable students. Unlike teachers, who have a limited influence on a child’s life, parents have a lifelong commitment to their children. Activities that support this involvement give parents information about their child’s development, health, safety, or home conditions that can help with learning. These activities include parent education and other courses or training for parents, family support programs that assist famili...