Care Responsibility Respect Integrity Loyalty Passion A Journey with Your Child ~Preparation for PSLE~

Care Responsibility Respect Integrity Loyalty Passion PSLE Year A challenging journey Transition into early adolescence Preparing and sitting for a National Examination

Care Responsibility Respect Integrity Loyalty Passion You & Your Child Your feelings: Anxiety Worry Tension Helplessness Hopeful Disbelief Your child: May seem indifferent but deep down, they may experience these feelings as well

Care Responsibility Respect Integrity Loyalty Passion What is Stress in Children? Stress is any kind of pressure that affects the child in daily life.

Care Responsibility Respect Integrity Loyalty Passion Is Stress Always Negative? Too Little Stress Bored Lethargic Passive Indifferent

Care Responsibility Respect Integrity Loyalty Passion Too Much Stress Lack of concentration Mental blockade Irritable Low self-esteem Fear Anxiety Physical symptoms Strained relationship Is Stress Always Negative?

Care Responsibility Respect Integrity Loyalty Passion Optimum Stress Happy Confident Enjoy Challenges Is Stress Always Negative?

Care Responsibility Respect Integrity Loyalty Passion How I can help my child cope with Study Stress Plan a study schedule Create a conducive study environment  Free from distractions  Good lighting  Proper ventilation  Proper furniture  Sufficient study materials and stationeries

Care Responsibility Respect Integrity Loyalty Passion Develop your child’s body and mind to cope with stress  Regular exercise  Balanced and nutritious meals  Sufficient rest How I can help my child cope with Study Stress

Care Responsibility Respect Integrity Loyalty Passion Ensure your child completes his homework daily  Priority should be given to homework; revision can be factored in after homework is complete Listen to your child  Take him seriously when he says he cannot do his homework Work closely with your child’s teacher How I can help my child cope with Study Stress

Care Responsibility Respect Integrity Loyalty Passion Possible Challenge on this journey: Digital Distraction Spend hours playing on video games Virtually on face book even on school days and nights Frequent instant mobile phone messaging with peers Going on the Internet

Care Responsibility Respect Integrity Loyalty Passion Consequences of Digital Distraction Take longer time to do their work Lose concentration and focus Develop unhealthy lifestyles Strain relationships Lack of self-control to favor digital gadgets over school work

Care Responsibility Respect Integrity Loyalty Passion How do I draw my child away from the Digital World? Provide your child with alternative activities Execute tight restrictions on games - actions must be consistent with words Engage support to address your concern with your child

Care Responsibility Respect Integrity Loyalty Passion A Balanced Parenting Style on this Journey Set boundaries with your child State what is expected of them clearly State the consequences of acting otherwise Consistent parenting Be patient Be caring Be supportive Give encouragement Listen to them Be sensitive

Care Responsibility Respect Integrity Loyalty Passion Conclusion It is the start of a journey – towards P6 and beyond Encourage your child to develop sense of independence, security and confidence on this journey

Care Responsibility Respect Integrity Loyalty Passion Thank You