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[rtlsnk316]

Hi everyone,

Here's my current situation, my little girl just got out from preschool, now she's starting elementary, but she, as many kids I assume, is starting to feel the "pressure" or compromise sort of speak with books, homework, and all that stuff, you know.

Coming out of the exciting kinder garden years, she used to think that the concept of school was only playing, eating, doing little crafts, singing and everything else .... now she is starting to not like first grade, can someone advice what can be done just to motivate her or try to give some parental psychology so I can negotiate with her and make her start liking school on her own, not forcing her.

Any type of advice will be welcome.

Thanks and have a great great day !!!
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[sunshine4]

I would talk to her teacher regarding this. She may just be having some anxiety about the big change. If you let the teacher know how she is feeling, I bet that her teacher will be able to help. It may be as simple as moving her seat next to a friend.
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[meday]

I think you just need to explain to her that school is still lots of fun, they just do different things. Make her homework exciting, spend time researching the topics at school so she knows more about them and can share it with the class and more than anythign else don't put her under any pressure. She will learn in her own good time.
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[surveygrrrl]

I remember my brother wanting to quit 1st grade too. I think the hour change and being mroe structured throughs them off a bit.
I am sure in a couple weeks she willg et into routine with it and be fine. Maybe you can ask about friends and have someone come over to play after school.
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[rtlsnk316]

Yeah, I think I'll combine all of your tips in some way because is a new experience for me as well, as a parent I mean. I remember going to school was not a struggle for my mom since I used to liked it, and still do, but I think that may be the problem, that I don't understand why she is not liking it like I did, for once we're different people.

I'm pretty sure we'll be able to get over it once we get the routine going and with all your valuable comments.

I thank you all and any other piece of advice is more than welcome.

You continue having a great day !!!
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[Internet Junkie]

I can't really help I am afraid but I thought the teachers were supposed to make the transition easier.
My eldest daughter is in her second year in school and she loves it; they learn lots of songs, have fun ways to learn, have shorter hours than older kids...

[sunshine4]

I think it depends on the teachers style. Some teachers want the kids to realize 1st grade isn't all fun anymore. Others help the students make an easy transition.
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[MaBaker]

She will settle down and love going just as she used to you have to give it time and keep an eye if she is still having the same reaction in a few months then have a word with the teacher but for now don't worry about it.
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[christy]

I am going through the same thing this year. My youngest daugther is going to be going to kindergarten. My other two chidlren are in 2nd grade this year. So what I have figured out to do is to make homework at the same time and have her doing something like practice her letters or numbers something like that so she can get into the routine of it. Also you can ask you child's kindergarten teacher Im sure she/he can give you some ideas too.