Primary School Freshers:Is There Any Stress Free Strategy To Getting The Kids Writing Ready?

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As the summer holiday goes by real quick, the excitement is palpable because Kj and his peers become primary school pupils when they return back to the four walls of a classroom but if you are the parents of these excited lot, then your benign anxiety may be similar to ours when you think of the big question,"IS THERE ANY STRESS FREE STRATEGY TO GETTING THESE CHILDREN WRITING READY"?  

Permit me to apologise to readers who thought I was going to blot out solutions in this article. I honestly wish I had the answers but I don't, so I will be soliciting responses in the comments section from: family, friends and colleagues who have older children.... how did you do it please? I sat with K.j. the other day and we both got frustrated 😅!"I just can't do it Daddy", the intelligent young man cries out to me but they  eventually do it, don't they? A few of the kids might not develop the skill as quick as their peers and this proves to be a source of worry for the parents especially doesn't it?



A close family friend has suggested the A4 Mini whiteboards with markers and we are getting some from Amazon to have a go (find referral link below). Will this work the magic? Do well to let myself and the many parents in this boat know how you tackled this all important milestone with your wards in the comments section below. Thanks a zillion in advance. You are Superstars already.

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  1. Is there any stress free strategy of getting kids ready for school? I don't think so,it is stressful to get kids ready for school but it is less stressful if the responsibility of getting kids ready for school is shared by the Man and Wife.

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    1. I agree that both parents have to be involved in the ideal situation. We know that there are single parent situations.

      I have found out that K.j.’s mum is more patient with him & she does most of the teaching but I certainly have to be patient & more involved.

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  2. It’s a gradual process. Start with getting them comfortable with holding the pen, then encourage them to make strokes, followed by patterns. Before you know it they will be writing alphabets. Make it a daily enjoyable routine, say 15-30 mins per day. It’s better to start in the summer before Sch starts to reduce any rush or pressure from teachers but it’s ok to start when Sch begins.

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    1. Very helpful insight. I will make this routine a must & try to make things more enjoyable

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  3. Like Cynthia said it is a gradual process. I've been working with kids academically for a while now and have really come to appreciate how much they learn by modeling.

    Some resources like the magnetic letter tracing boards, tracing apps, letter formation sing along songs all can help cos it adds some repetitive fun that can keep them engaged.

    Little bites at a time go a long way, learning to make strokes, learning to make curves then later putting them together to make an alphabet and eventually learning to sound the alphabet.

    In all it isn't stress free, and it also isn't a fast process but it usually come together beautifully. And soon your walls would be the canvas for their next poem.

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    1. 🤣🤣🤣 “Walls would be canvas for their poem”! Really hilarious but very helpful suggestions 001. We would certainly take these on board.

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  4. Got a call about this a couple of days ago.
    My answer was... You learn on the job.
    As every child is unique, what worked for me might not work for you.
    I've got twins, one likes writing n the other doesn't.
    So, more time was spent teaching the one that wasn't interested.
    Watch and listen to your child, then figure out what would work.
    PS: Please find time to chat with them concerning school to know where to step in at every point.
    Like I said you learn on the job.

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    1. 💯 % agree. What worked for one family might not work for another. Communication with the children is very key. Thanks for the comment. Very helpful

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  5. Also want to add that the reward system works a lot. Be very free with praises even when they make mistakes

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    1. Absolutely, the reward system will certainly be employed with my son & daughter when she comes of the age. Very helpful insights Cynthia. Thanks

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  6. You would need patience. Tons of it.😊
    You could get a flip chart board,that he can scribble on. Papers and more papers for him. Then do not force him. Let him scribble on his own. If he lets you hold his hands while at it, fine. If he refuses, still fine. With every stroke or curve he makes, commend him and mean it. Eventually,he will write.

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