CONNECTOR.AE 26 CONNECTOR.AE 27 Kids And Education Kids And Education Ensure That The Bed Time And Wake-Up Time Are The Same Each Day If you plan to have your child asleep by 8.30pm, commit to this schedule consistently for at least a week to help them adjust to the bedtime routine before school begins. Similarly, maintain a regular wake-up time for your child, mimicking their school-day Back To School: How To Establish A Daily Routine For Your Child In Time For The Start Of School Having a consistent routine improves daily life and helps achieve goals. It allows you to track tasks, promotes better health, and enhances life balance. For children, especially during school years, routines are crucial. They ensure enough sleep, nutrition, and playtime, balancing studies and stress. While vacations offer a break from routines, it’s important to reintroduce structure as the school year approaches. Establishing a routine now prepares children for the academic demands ahead. Connector spoke with experts for tips on creating an effective routine for children, ensuring a smooth transition back to school. routine. This approach not only establishes a morning routine but also prepares them for the school day ahead. Adding to this, Jenny Evans, Senior Deputy Principal, GEMS Royal Dubai School says, “It’s really important that young children have clear routines. For example, bedtime and wakeup times are similar each day. Routines help children not only feel safe and secure (as they know what is coming next in their day) but also ensure they get enough sleep. Experts and research suggest that, if a child is to wake-up by 6am each day, they should be asleep before 8pm and even earlier for a Foundation Stage-aged child. This can be hard culturally but is incredibly important if your child is to be well-rested and ready for a full day of learning.” Highlighting the importance of bedtime routine, Jane Clewlow, Head of Senior School, Brighton College Dubai adds, “One key component is establishing a bedtime routine that remains consistent regardless of the actual bedtime. This includes stopping screen time well before bed, encouraging kids to read or do other relaxing activities, and maybe incorporating a bath or some calming music. Keeping this routine consistent will make the transition to the school bedtime routine smoother.” Avoid Late Night Snacks Or Any Other Distractions When setting up a sleep routine before school resumes, it’s important to eliminate late-night snacks and activities. This helps children understand that school is approaching and ensures they get restful sleep. “A child who has slept well will learn better. It’s really clear to teachers in the classroom which children have had a good night’s sleep and those who haven’t. Remember that you are the adult, and you control routines; don’t give in to those requests from your child for one more episode of their favourite TV show or one more snack – save that for the weekend,” adds Jenny Evans from GEMS Royal Dubai School. Start Talking To Your Child About School Before the academic year starts, build excitement in your child about going back to school. Show enthusiasm as a parent for the new school year and discuss with your child how fruitful and exciting it will be. This positive reinforcement will help them look forward to school and prevent them from feeling down about the end of vacation.
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