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SUPPORTING YOUR CHILD’S TRANSITION FROM K2 TO P1
Presenters:
Mr Aaron AngSchool Counsellor
Ms Kee Ee KhengAllied Educator
(Learning & Behavioural Support)
Programme Outline
• What is transition support and why is it important?
• What are the key changes from kindergarten to primary school?
• What can parents do to ease the transition?
• How can parents communicate with the school?
What is transition support and why is it
important?
The Stages of a Human Life Cycle
BABYFOETUS CHILD TEENAGER ADULT ELDERLY
What do we mean by transition?
• It is a process of adapting to changes.
• Strong connections between home and school can help ease a child’s transition into school.
• It means accurate information about the child is given to the school, meeting and communicating with new teachers, attending school programmes, adapting to school policies.
Stages of Psychosocial (Personality) Development
INDUSTRY VS. INFERIORITY (5-13 YO)
• If children are encouraged and reinforced for their initiative to carry out a task, they begin to feel industrious (competent) and feel confident in their ability to achieve goals.
• If this initiative is not encouraged, children begin to feel inferior, doubting his own abilities and therefore may not reach their potential.
VS.
Why is transition support important?
Children will like school and look forward to school
Children will show steady growth in their academic learning
VS.
Why is transition support important?
Children will grow up to be confident individuals!
Why is transition support important?
Emphasis on Social Skills and Self-Help SkillsThe Straits Times, 3 November 2018
“Practical self-help skills, like having good hygiene etiquette - including training kids to wash their hands after going to the toilet -can also be overlooked.”- Ms Joanne Andrea Lim, senior curriculum specialist,
professional and education development division at PCF
"Social skills like how to make friends, including sharing and taking turns, and how to ask for help are among the most overlooked areas." - Ms Josephine Loh, training manager at Morning Star Community Services
Cultivate civic-mindedness and good manners
The Straits Times, 21 December 2019
The third test is the test of civic-mindedness and good manners. What are some basic good habits Singaporeans have forsaken? I think many Singaporeans have forgotten how to say "Please" and "Thank you".
What are the key changes?
Size of the building
Buying food
Making friends
Longer hours
Asking permission
from teachers
Listening to instructions
More subjects
School rules
The Key Changes for Your Child
1. Physical
Environment
2. Rules &
Procedures
3. Relationships
4. Learning
What can parents do to ease the transition?
- Mr Aaron Ang
Tips to Ease the Transition
1. Physical
Environment
2. Rules &
Procedures
3. Relationships
4. Learning
1. Use S.A.F.E. communication2. Cultivate independence skills3. Develop social emotional skills4. Manage the academic workload5. Ensure punctuality and attendance
PARENTS BEING THE SUPPORTIVE PARTNERS
Parents Being the Supportive Partners
HOME-SCHOOL COLLABORATION
Parents
Caregivers
Siblings
School Leaders
Teachers
Counsellors
Allied Educators
Student Welfare Officer
CONFIDENT and SCHOOL-READY CHILDREN
1. Use S.A.F.E. Communication
• SUPPORT
• AFFIRM
• FAMILIARISE
• EMPATHISE
1. Use S.A.F.E. Communication
SUPPORT
• Talk about fond memories of your own school days.e.g. What you did in Primary One; kind teachers and cheeky classmates you had.
• Talk about concerns of transition. e.g. like new environment, school rules, friends or fears.
1. Use S.A.F.E. Communication
AFFIRM
• Encourage your child when he/she makes observations. e.g. “That’s interesting!” and ask why he/she said that.
• Recognise small successes.e.g. “You’ve made another new friend in class. Well done!”
1. Use S.A.F.E. Communication
FAMILIARISE
• Do practical things to ease your child into new routines.e.g. Plan the daily routines together, practise how to buy food during recess
1. Use S.A.F.E. Communication
EMPATHISE
• Teach your child word that describe feelings. Acknowledge your child’s emotions.e.g. “It’s okay to feel anxious about starting school.”
• Understand your child’s needs.e.g. Start bedtime early. Children need a lot of sleep.
2. Cultivate Independence Skills
• Encourage self-help skills
• Promote a sense of responsibility
• Teach your child to care for his/her belongings
• Involve your child in making decisions
School-Ready Independence Skills
• Packing his/her own bag• Dressing himself/herself• Eating well during recess• Regulating toilet habits• Alighting with bag from
vehicle• Being ready for Student Care
School-Ready Independence Skills
• Highlighting letters/messages from theschool/teachers
• Showing your note in the Pupil’s Handbook to theteacher
• Approaching the teachers or the General Office
3. Develop Social Emotional Skills
• Teach friendship skills
• Encourage sharing and taking turns
• Involve your child in conversations
• Help your child to manage his/her emotions
Common Issues with Children
• Rough play or behaviour
• Name-calling and teasing
• Queue-jumping
• Broken or spoilt items
• Loss of items
ADVISORY TO PARENTS:
Should there be a disagreement between your child and another
pupil, bring it to the attention of your child’s Form Teacher and the
school will look into thematter.
Common Issues with Children
• Exchange of items in school
• Taking things withoutpermission
• Disorderly behaviour on the school bus
• Unintentional accidents or safety hazards
ADVISORY TO PARENTS:
Should there be a disagreement between your child and another
pupil, bring it to the attention of your child’s Form Teacher and the
school will look into thematter.
4. Manage the Academic Work
• Introduce early literacy and numeracy skills
• Know your child’s school schedule and events
• Communicate regularly with the teachers
• Check your child’s handbook daily
5. Ensure Punctuality and Attendance
• Set up a regular bedtime and morning routine
• Develop backup plans for coming to school on time
• Avoid medical appointments and extended trips during school terms
• Determine if your child’s complaint of stomachache/headache is genuine
Punctuality and Attendance
• Absences must be supported by medical
certificates from doctors or letters from
parents.
• On exam / test days, only medical
certificates from doctors are accepted for
absences.
• Your child’s grade in conduct and eligibility
for awards will be affected if there are
frequent absences without valid reasons.
Communication
Pupil’s Handbook
Face-to-FaceMeeting
Telephone Conversation
Letter to Parents
School Website
Communication
Always remain contactable.
Always let the Form Teacher and the school
have your current contact number.
We are on the same team!
• Keep the communication channels open.
• Give feedback directly to the teachers and the school.
• Be assured that we will never compromise health, safety andlearning.
• Give the school the authority to care and discipline.
• Be patient, as education is often a slow and long process.
Case Management Team
Mrs Jessie SohHOD, CCE
Ms Noel LimAsst. Year Head, P1
Mr Aaron AngCounsellor
Ms Kee Ee KhengAllied Educator (LBS)
Mr Loh Wei LeongYear Head, Lower Primary
Ms JaniceCounsellor
PARENTS BEING THE SUPPORTIVE PARTNERS!
THANK YOU!