Beginning with the end in mind, sets your child up for success.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Formulate a to-do list.<\/p>
\u2022 Include school assignments and home management issues and chores.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Having a general family list and individual lists will ensure everyone contributes to keeping your home organised.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Prioritise tasks from most important to least important.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Review and update your list at the end of the day or week, while delegating new tasks if and when needed.<\/p>\n
Establish a daily routine:<\/strong><\/p>\n Children need consistency where they can predict what is expected of them on a daily basis.<\/p>\n \u2022 It facilitates quick transition between one activity and another.<\/p>\n \u2022 It sets a tone to instill self-discipline and self-drive.<\/p>\n \u2022 Follow the normal school timetable and roster as closely as possible to help things run smoothly during this time of uncertainty.<\/p>\n \u2022 Include a variety of activities that target physical, emotional and mental health activities.<\/p>\n \u2022 Make changes and adapt the routine to the needs of your family and individual members.<\/p>\n Formulate a self-discipline plan:<\/strong><\/p>\n Aim to make your child self-disciplined where they take charge of their own education.<\/p>\n \u2022 Help your child to be intrinsically motivated by encouraging and praising them.<\/p>\n \u2022 List the maximum of five realistic expectations and have them posted on a wall for constant referral.<\/p>\n \u2022 Discuss incentives and rewards that are awarded at the end of the week as opposed to on a daily basis.<\/p>\n \u2022 Make it visual and fun for young children, in order for them to be motivated and inspired.<\/p>\n \u2022 Include school and household expectations that are tangible, realistic and age appropriate.<\/p>\n Address the needs of the whole child:<\/strong><\/p>\n The physical, psychological, emotional, social and cultural development will impact the academic development of a child.<\/p>\n \u2022 Establish a sense of community and be aware of cultural nuances, accents and body language.<\/p>\n \u2022 Giving clear boundaries, including what are acceptable and unacceptable behaviour, will set the tone for family life.<\/p>\n \u2022 Model positive verbal and non-verbal behaviour, as children mirror adults’ mannerisms.<\/p>\n \u2022 Celebrate diversity and complement the different learning styles and characteristics with appropriate activities.<\/p>\n \u2022 Incorporate different pathways to learning, integrate individual talents and challenge our children.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n ALSO READ:<\/span><\/p>\n Portfolio committee of Basic Education advises learners to keep studying<\/a><\/p>\n Giving school shoes to learners in need<\/a><\/p>\n Set up an ideal study space:<\/strong><\/p>\n Have a designated area for your child to study as it brings an academic atmosphere into your home.<\/p>\n \u2022 Find a peaceful, quiet area either in a communal space or a more private room.<\/p>\n \u2022 Remove all distractions like phones and loud music, while keeping other digital devices for study purposes only.<\/p>\n \u2022 Play calm or classical music that will help concentration and not interfere with studying.<\/p>\n \u2022 Consider lighting and temperature that will enhance comfort and focus.<\/p>\n \u2022 Have all your supplies at hand and readily available as this will prevent unnecessary movement.<\/p>\n \u2022 Personalise the space to fit your needs and display motivating or informational posters on the surrounding walls.<\/p>\n \u2022 Be organised and clean up between activities and at the end of each day.<\/p>\n Master the basics skills:<\/strong><\/p>\n Before venturing onto more complex concepts, it is very important that children master the required basic skills first.<\/p>\n \u2022 Simple mental maths that target single digit addition, subtraction, multiplication and division will help build the necessary foundation.<\/p>\n \u2022 Once mastered, older children can move onto double-digit mental maths exercises, formulas and theorems.<\/p>\n \u2022 For language skills concentrate on phonics and syllabication as this will help your child read more fluently and understand what they read.<\/p>\n \u2022 Reading aloud and to each other will help children enunciate, use a variety of tones and know when to pause.<\/p>\n \u2022 Exploring various character education traits will help children understand the importance of being honest, having integrity and using effective communication skills.<\/p>\n \u2022 Note-taking and study strategies and exploring mind maps will give children more control over their studies.<\/p>\n Develop good work ethic:<\/strong><\/p>\n Instilling good work ethic is the most important indicator of career success and future excellence.<\/p>\n \u2022 Try to stick to your daily schedule as much as possible.<\/p>\n \u2022 Practise punctuality and cultivate the need for self-discipline, integrity and good values.<\/p>\n \u2022 Avoid distractions like social media and checking emails, instead reserve those for designated times and during breaks.<\/p>\n \u2022 Be task- and not time-oriented, while also managing your time wisely.<\/p>\n \u2022 Take responsibility for your words and actions as these can have reversible consequences.<\/p>\n \u2022 Be prepared to receive back from others and always spend time on self-reflection.<\/p>\n \u2022 Stay balanced by getting enough sleep, exercise, relaxation and following a good diet.<\/p>\n *Issued by Ponnie Moodley, director of Nkowa Education<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Hav<\/strong>e a story?<\/strong><\/p>\n Contact the newsroom by emailing: Melissa Hart (Editor)\u00a0<\/span>germistoncitynews@caxton.co.za,<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>Leigh Hodgson (News Editor)\u00a0<\/span>leighh@caxton.co.za\u00a0<\/a><\/strong>or Busi Vilakazi (Journalist)\u00a0busiv@caxton.co.za.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Also follow us on:<\/p>\n
![\"\"](\"https:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2019\/07\/Facebook.jpg\")
<\/a><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2019\/07\/Twitter.jpg\")
<\/a><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2019\/07\/Instagram.jpg\")
<\/a><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2019\/07\/youtube.jpg\")
<\/a><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2019\/07\/Newsletter.jpg\")
<\/a><\/p>\n