Advice for parents
How to prepare your child for their first day of school?
The first day of school is an emotional milestone for the child and the parents alike. A few habits, started in advance, make the transition far smoother.
Re-establish a regular rhythm
One or two weeks before school starts, gradually bring bedtime and wake-up time back into line. A rested child adapts more easily to a new environment.
Use positive words about school
Talk about school as a place to meet friends, play and learn. Avoid turning it into a source of worry or a threat.
Give concrete reference points
Show the route and the building, and pack the school bag together. Explain how a day unfolds: arrival, class, break, lunch, going home.
The big day
Plan an unhurried departure. A short, confident goodbye reassures more than one that drags on.
After the first few days
Listen without over-interpreting. Tiredness and a few tears are normal in the first week. If in doubt, talk to the teacher.
The blog articles are written by the teaching team of Groupe Scolaire Jules Verne in Sidi Maarouf, drawing on daily work with pupils and families.