Because children may feel emotional about the move, the school counselor can help them process these feelings while also helping them integrate into the school, Levy says. And if there are other students who also transferred recently, the counselor can put their families in touch so the students...
This time of year can be challenging for children, as they transition from the sweet freedom of summer to the reassuring structure of school. While little ones may be in year-round programs, there’s still anxiety around the start of the new school year. In a survey by Kiddie Academy ...
Your child may also struggle withemotional intelligence, which is a common challenge for children with ADHD. In the transition to elementary school, this may manifest itself in a lot of diverse ways. For example, if your child takes a ball from another child on the playground, they may not ...
How to Help Your Kids Transition to High SchoolHow to help your kids transition to high school--This article was originally published on The...Zwiers, Michael LeeCalgary, University of
Research has shown that the transition to school has an influence on future levels of academic perseverance and motivation. A new environment A new group of children, often larger than what they are used to in daycare New rules (for both learning and behaviour) A new teacher and the rel...
Here are few tips to help your child during this time of transition: Talk it out. The most important thing is to be open and communicate about emotions with kids. Talk with kids regularly, like at dinner or at bedtime, and ask specific and deeper questions. Don't be afraid to ask kids...
that do offer transition to SAC programs for children commencing their Foundation year of school tend to design and implement these externally to the broader transition-to-school process. Furthermore, SAC educators share a strong consensus that clear integration of transitions into SAC and school shou...
Separation anxiety:This anxiety disorder is common among younger children and includes excessive anxiety concerning separation from parents and an overwhelming fear of harm (including death) befalling parents or loved ones when separated. It can resurface during the transition to middle school and high...
Ready to help your child have a smooth and easy transition? This is an exciting time in their lives, so make sure you stress that to them! Starting middle school is the perfect opportunity to start fresh, develop a growth mindset, and set yourself up for a lifetime of ...
A trained specialist such as a clinical psychologist, psychiatrist or ADHD coach can help children develop strategies to complete school tasks and potentially perform as well as their peers. For children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, everyday school tasks like remembering the due dates...