There are all sorts of stop and starts in a childs year, from summer to school, from Christmas Vacation right into a new year, this applies to any sort of break your kids have wether it be a summer break, spring break or Christmas vacation. Taking time out and saying these things to yourself gives you a compass as to where you are in the process of preparing your children for academic excellence.
Take some time out in a quiet place for reflection and say these things to your self:
I am preparing my children for a successful academic year.
My children are ready for school because I take time to prepare them mentally and spiritually. I teach my children to value education by displaying a positive attitude about learning.
I talk to my children about my own memories of school as a child with honesty and transparency. They love hearing me talk about what I enjoyed as a child. Sharing my stories with my children helps them look forward to their own experiences.
My children are prepared to succeed because I am on top of my game. I keep up with the school calendar of events. I attend open house night to learn about the teacher’s expectations so I can begin preparing my children.
It is challenging to readjust to a routine of waking up early to go to school. That is why I begin to practice the new schedule with my kids a few weeks before school starts. By the time school actually begins, my kids’ bodies will be used to the earlier start.
Over their time off, I continue to engage my children in learning by encouraging them to read daily and participate in educational activities. Learning is a fun game, not a chore, in our home.
If one of my children struggles with a subject, I pay extra attention to that subject over our vacation break, so they can master it.
I speak uplifting words to encourage my children, because the better they feel about themselves, the better they perform.
Today, I choose to start the process of preparing for back to school. I cover all my bases and stay on top of my game to set my children up for success.
Self-Reflection Questions:
1. How can I prepare my children for academic success?
2. What attitude do I reflect toward school?
3. Am I keeping up with the school calendar?
these are great questions to ask your self when measuring your effectiveness in your child’s education. Read more about helping your child to build More Self Confidence and Click HERE.
