Sending your child to school is perhaps the most thrilling moment of parenting. You’d feel the mixed emotions of excitement, sadness, fear, and joy. You’re in ecstasy that people say you’re more excited than your little student. Nevertheless, the excitement shouldn’t cover your judgment to decide whether is really ready or not. Here’s a list of signs that will show if indeed your child is ready for his first day at school:
He respect taking turns. If you don’t want your child misbehaving on his first day at school, you should ensure he knows how to take turns on games and other school activities. Children are naturally selfish. Hence, it’s your job as a parent to teach your child to socialize, and respect other people and children.
He is already potty trained. Even if your child has an attending nanny, the school isn’t a good place to make a mess. Like it or not, some children will make fun of him, which would definitely affect his self esteem. He may even withdraw from going to school. For this reason, make sure your child is potty trained before sending him to school. Ensure he’d have a smooth sailing and fun filled learning experience at school.
He speaks clearly what he wanted to say. Can he impart what he wanted to say with ease? If not, then start training him for a clear talk. He definitely needs it as he starts to socialize with people he doesn’t know at school. You can’t be always with him to assist him with his needs. Moreover, doing this would only affect his self esteem and personality development.
He understands instructions. Do you still use baby talk in taking conversation with your child? Please refrain from baby talking. He needs to develop his language abilities in order for him