The First Six Weeks of School (First to Third Grade)

Getting off to a good start – What to Watch For

Young children often have difficulty concentrating, paying attention and getting settled. They may have trouble learning to read, write or do math. On the other hand, organization may be a challenge for them too. Here are some tips for the first six weeks of school for young children in grades first to third.

Tips for the First Three Weeks

·         Practice different activities that focus on extended periods of focus. Play different concentration games and stay involved with your child so they remain stimulated.

·         The elementary school years are for basic academic skills, such as reading, writing and math. Students graduating from third grade should already be reading fluently, writing without spelling mistakes and understanding basic math concepts.

·         While planning is not essential in these grades, it is an excellent low-pressure time to introduce these skills. Kids will love having their own planners and will enjoy writing down their different activities. Begin by entering personal activities in the planner – soccer games, dance classes, birthday parties.

Tips for the Second Three Weeks

·         Play games such as Parcheesi and Concentration to help continue in the development of concentration skills.

·         Practice reading skills even when reading “just for fun.” As questions and make them think and analyze the story.

·         As teachers assign reading, projects or homework, enter the work into the planner. By the time your little student is in high school, time management problems will be a thing of the past.

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