Recently, I received a private message from a parent who said that her child is in the third grade, and her grades are average, and she is often unable to complete her homework in time because of distractions and procrastination.
This is not an isolated case.
In life, we often encounter similar situations where children struggle academically because of a lack of good study habits.
For example, some children may not be good at managing their time, and as a result, homework is often delayed, and some children may not be used to actively participating in class discussions, thus missing out on opportunities to deepen their understanding. If these problems are not corrected in time, they can seriously affect the child's grades.
In addition, another case comes from my own experience. In the early years in an elementary school where I taught, there was a little girl who had always had good grades, and it was impressive that her desk was always tidy and her notes were very clear and clear, and she maintained this good habit from a very young age, which she said helped her to be organized.
The development of good habits is crucial in primary school!
Next, we'll explore how these habits affect your child's learning and behaviour and make specific recommendations.
How do habits affect children?
In primary school, children's mental and behavioural patterns are at a critical stage of formation and shaping. During this period, they are extremely sensitive to information from the outside world and are easily influenced. Therefore, developing good habits is especially crucial at this stage.
The importance of study habits
Studies have shown that only 20% of successful people's achievements depend on talent, and the remaining 80% are achieved through continuous effort and the formation of good habits.
Specific to elementary school students, this includes paying attention, thinking positively, and completing homework on time. These habits not only affect their current academic performance, but also their future academic pursuits.
The influence of behavioral habits
Behavioral habits, such as politeness, honesty, and cooperation, have a significant impact on a child's interpersonal and social adaptability. In today's society with rapid social and economic development, the demand for quality talents is increasing day by day, and these needs largely depend on individual behavior habits and social skills.
The long-term benefits of lifestyle habits
Good lifestyle habits, such as a healthy diet, regular routine, and hygiene, are essential for a child's physical and mental health. The lifestyle habits developed in primary school will have a profound impact on a child's entire life, including their ability to learn and socially adapt.
To sum up, whether it is learning habits, behavioral habits, or living habits, they all play a key role in a child's growth and future development.
Below, we will make specific recommendations to help parents and teachers provide the necessary support and guidance for their children in these areas.
Advice and advice
01. Let children understand the importance of study habits
First of all, let children understand the impact of good study habits on children's academic performance and lifelong learning ability. Study habits are not only related to children's current grades, but also an indispensable skill for their future studies and work. Effective study habits include time management, concentration, active learning, and critical thinking, among others.
02. Build an effective learning environment for children
Quiet study space: Create a dedicated study area for your child at home. This area should be kept away from TVs and other sources of distraction, with adequate natural light and appropriate furnishings, such as comfortable study chairs and spacious desks.
Organize and manage learning materials: Teach children how to organize and manage their learning materials. This includes storing books, notebooks, and stationery properly, and keeping study spaces clean and organized.
03. Let children learn time management
Make a study plan: Work with your child to create a weekly study plan that includes specific study periods, breaks, and activity periods.
Use time management tools: Encourage children to use time management tools such as timers, schedules, or digital apps to enhance their time awareness.
04. Improve concentration
Timed Learning: Use techniques such as the Pomodoro Technique (25 minutes of focused study, 5 minutes of rest) to help your child maintain a balance between focus and rest.
Reduce distractions: Make sure to stay away from distractions from cell phones and other electronic devices during study hours. For younger children, parents can keep these devices in store for the duration of the study.
05. Develop reading and writing skills
Encourage extensive reading: Encourage children to read books of all genres, including literature, science, and history, among others. Reading improves children's comprehension, vocabulary, and writing skills.
Practice writing: Encourage your child to practice writing regularly, whether it's in a diary, a short story, or a summary of what they've learned. Writing is an important form of self-expression that is essential for improving thinking skills and academic performance.
06. Cultivate independent and critical thinking
We encourage children to ask questions about what they are learning and guide them to find their own answers, so that children learn to analyse and evaluate the information they receive, including identifying the main ideas, comparing different points of view and forming their own opinions.
If you don't know how to help your child do the above six things, then I recommend a set of books that are very suitable for elementary school students, called "Efficient Learning Methods that Primary School Students Love".
There are 10 books in this series, each of which solves a child's learning problem, including the following:
What should I do if my child's homework is too inefficient and too slow, and he can't allocate time?
What should I do if my child is nervous and unable to balance his mind as soon as he takes the exam?
What should I do if my child likes to talk in class, but his concentration is too poor and his energy is not concentrating?
What should I do if I don't write well in my essay, I don't know how to organize my language, and how can I write a good essay quickly?
What should I do if my child doesn't know how to read and can't find the point?
What should I do if my child doesn't know how to make a study plan and his life is always messy?
What if your child can't find a way to learn English and doesn't know how to learn it?
How to improve children's memory and let them remember what they have learned quickly?
What are some ways to learn Chinese and math quickly?
How can we improve the efficiency of classroom listening and achieve twice the result with half the effort?
This set of books does not need to be boring preaching, starting from children's learning interests and methods, so that children can quickly find their own learning methods in a short time, solve children's learning problems, and quickly improve children's academic performance.
This set of books uses 100 vivid and interesting comic pictures in the way that children like, so that children can find their own learning methods in reading stories, so as to learn and love learning.
At the same time, the rhythm of the book is relaxed and bright, with a chapter with a learning story, and finally improve effective learning methods, and then give children clear guidance on learning methods according to children's psychological characteristics and learning habits, so as to help children solve learning problems and improve learning results.
"Efficient Learning Methods Preferred by Primary School Students" gives clear guidance in the book from study habits, living habits to learning methods, children can develop good study habits in a month, learning attitudes will also change significantly, and grades will also improve.
This set of books is suitable for elementary school students aged 3-12 years old, parents with children of this age, I put the link here, it is highly recommended to prepare a set for children!
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As educators and parents, we should emphasize the importance of developing good habits in our children at the primary school level. Through home-school cooperation, we can build a strong foundation for our children's future.
Remember, the real purpose of education is not only to teach children to learn, but more importantly to teach them how to become a better person.
"The best time to plant trees is 10 years ago, and the best time to develop good habits is in elementary school. “
Author: Wait for the wind to come
A working mother of two children, holding a pen in her left hand and a baby in her right hand, she likes to read, write, and paint, and firmly believes that even if she lives in a chicken feather, she must have her own poetry and distance in her heart.
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