Learn how to develop good study habits among children to help them manage their workload at school.
Like any other parents, Khris and I want our two babies to develop good study
habits when they grow up. In fact, from the very first time that we learned
that Khris was pregnant with our first baby, how to develop good study habits
in children is one of the first things that I asked about. I knew it was a bit
too early but I just wanted to have an idea.
7 Useful Tips To Develop Good Study Habits In Elementary School Children
Good study habits will allow children to manage the pressure
You see, children nowadays are too stressed out because of the heavy
workload at school. I feel like elementary school children these days are
already doing projects and assignments that I did when I was in high
school.
Of course, I would not want my kids to be burned out early on because there
will be much more stressful life events to tackle in the future. I think
that imbibing good study habits in my children will allow them to manage the
load as well as the pressures in school.
I asked a colleague how she helps her kids handle the stress. Aside from
regular family time out or rest during weekends, she also told me that
developing good study habits in her kids helped them in prioritizing the
work to be done, incorporating reviews of their daily lessons in their
routine, and using their time responsibly. These eventually helped them cope
with stress at school.
This was validated by a report published by
Rocketship Education, one of the leading
charter or non-profit schools
in the United States.
The educational institution said that the vast majority of their students,
adorably called “Rocketeers,” attribute their preparedness for middle school
to their elementary experience where they are prepared to work hard, learn new
things, and are trained to work in groups.
Rocketship also said that other important skills that need to be developed in
children are good study habits, which include preparing well for tests,
keeping track of assignments and learning independently.
The
report
further said that if children are given a solid foundation in the early
years, they would thrive in middle school, high school, and beyond. When
kids are able to handle school demands well, they become more confident and
optimistic.
Practical tips to develop good study habits
From what I have gathered in my conversations with my friends and workmates,
I have collated below some practical tips on how to develop good study
habits among kids:
1. Make learning fun
Kids learn better when they are having fun with their lessons. Why not turn
their lessons into amusing games or activities? These need not be intricate
or elaborate games, a simple memory game, for example, can do the
trick.
Moreover, incorporate pictures to your lessons as much as you can because
kids will have better chances of memorizing their assignments if they can
associate words with photos.
Allow them also to make their own choices so that they would not feel
restricted. But that does not mean letting them make random choices. As
parents, we are responsible for guiding our kids in making smart
choices.
For example, among the assignments that they need to accomplish, teach them
to identify the more important tasks that they need to do first and allot
time to finish those tasks. Empowering your kids to make smart choices will
allow them to feel more confident with themselves and develop them into more
competent individuals.
2. Teach children to be systematic
At a very young age, it is important to instill the value of being organized
to your kids. Train them to take notes to avoid being overwhelmed by having
to remember everything.
Explain to them the advantages of writing down assignments, making to-do
lists, and reviewing these items to check if they are on track. This is also
a good opportunity to train them to work on deadline in order for them to
intelligently manage their time and, in the end, make their lives much
easier.
3. Designate study time and playtime
Student life should not be all about work. It should have fun, too. Balance
it out by designating TV or game time and study time. For example, Friday
nights and Saturdays should be all play and no work. Sundays should be an
opportunity to refresh themselves with lessons from last week and a chance
to do homework and a little advance readings.
Moreover, parents can help their child in identifying the time of their peak
performance. It may vary from person to person – sometimes it’s immediately
after school, other times it’s during the evening.
Initially, what you can do is to try to study at different times during the
day to determine the time in which your child functions more effectively.
Keep in mind though that you have to be flexible as there may be instances
when your child might be too tired to review even during their ideal study
time.
4. Have a dedicated space for studying
The living room is the perfect nook at home to bond with your family.
However, it may not be the most ideal place for studies as it offers a lot
of distractions, especially if the television is on or if other family
members are enjoying a board game.
Assign a space where your child can concentrate well on his studies. It need
not be a restrictive space. In fact, your dining table can be a location
that is conducive to learning, provided it has ample lighting and adequate
space where your child can lay down his books, notebooks and other learning
materials. It can also be at the terrace, facing the garden to give your kid
a relaxing view while studying to clear his mind.
Most parents also find it effective to have two or three alternative study
locations in cases when the primary study location is unavailable.
Furthermore, a change in atmosphere could also do wonders to spark your
child’s interest and attentiveness.
5. Create an exam reviewer for your child
Also, break long paragraphs into easy-to-read sentences to prevent fatigue. If
your child is relaxed, he will be able to better understand and remember his
lessons.
6. Teach your child to think positively
Positivity begets positivity. Most adults would agree that having an
optimistic mindset makes a lot of difference.
This is a good virtue that parents can encourage their kids to embrace. When
preparing for a major test, parents can remind their kids to just do their
best. It relieves pressure, boosts their confidence and concentration, and
inspires them to believe that difficult situations pass and can be overcome.
Furthermore,
schools
should also focus on modeling and reinforcing positive behaviors rather than
punishing children for negative behaviors. Many students confront very
challenging experiences at home and in their community.
It is the
educators’ responsibility to help students learn how to understand and manage their emotions. One
strategy would be to integrate social and emotional learning opportunities
and positive behavior interventions and supports throughout the school day.
7. Treat mistakes as a learning opportunity
As you go through your journey, mistakes are bound to be committed along the
way. Treat every slip-up as a learning opportunity for you and your child.
According to Bright Horizons, when children are given the chance to struggle
and sometimes fail, you allow them to develop important social and emotional
skills.
Epilogue
Ultimately just enjoy every moment with your children. In the words of
author Eileen Kennedy-Moore,
“The miracle of children is that we just don’t know how they will change or
who they will become.”
Even so, the influence of parents still plays a big
part on how children will turn out to be when they grow up.
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Very Nice and Great Tips and Reminder Daddy Ivan, truly Very Helpful po talaga para sa mga Students Para mas Matuto sila sa kanilang Pag Aaral, Yung Hindi lang basta Pumapasok sa Eskwela kundi Nag Eenjoy din sa kanilang Mga Ginagawa, like having a Project na Talagang Bibigyan nila ng Pansin, at sa mga Pagkakamaling nagbibigay Learning sa kanila To Grow Up....
ReplyDeleteThank you sa 7 tips po dadi iv perfect to sa mga parents and magiging parents pa lang para alam na nila kung pano alaagaan ang kids🤗 Pinakagusto ko yung #6 Teach your child to think positively lalo na ngayon mostly pag di na nila kaya nauuwi sa depression kaya dapat positive nind lang sila lagi.
ReplyDeleteI already read this blog, Napaka gandang tips po nito para sa aming lahat. At talagang ito ay kapaki pakinabang. Dahil magagamit po talaga ito specially sa mga students. Sumasang ayon po ako dito dahil totoong mas natututo ang mga bata kapag masaya sila sa kanilang mga aralin. Thankyou for sharing this po..
ReplyDeletegood tips for parents to help their children develop good study habits. how we introduce learning to them will help ease the burden of it. that is why most helpful for me is we always make learning fun. we need to make them enjoy learning for them to be always interested with their education
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