Improving Your Child’s School Confidence
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Does your child seem to struggle with school? Maybe they’ve got few friends in their class, or spend lunchtimes alone? Maybe they struggle with the workload? Maybe they just seem to dislike school, even if they love learning?
Don’t worry, it’s common for kids to have all of these feelings – right now, you’ve just got to help them build their confidence for the future! Days at school can seem long when you’re young, and it’s important your child feels able to face the day, no matter what it brings! And to help you encourage that, here are our tips for building school confidence.
Look at Effort, Not Grades
Good grades are always a shining example of how well your child is doing at school, but they’re not everything! It’s the passion and effort that goes into getting them that should be praised; the more your child does to ensure they’re getting on academically, the more you should recognise their ability.
Because even when a bad grade slips through the net, and your child is upset, you’ve got the chance to remedy this in the moment. You can tell them results aren’t everything, and that intentions matter just as much. This will help them to face the next bad grade with more confidence, and to not be afraid of making mistakes in the long run.
Encourage Taking Part
Taking part is one of the most important concepts your child should understand; the more you do, the more chances you have to both learn and grow as a person. So whether the teacher is asking for volunteers in class, or out on the sports field, or there’s a chance for regular school ski trips to start up, encourage your child to put themselves forward first.
Of course, it can be scary to be the first one there, or to be the only one putting your hand up in the classroom, but it proves that you’ve got the confidence and/or experience no one else does. And that can be something to be proud of; your difference can be celebrated, and you can have a lot of fun along the way!
Always Answer Their Questions
Finally, and you already know this, but kids are full of questions! So why not go the extra mile and answer each and every one of them? Even if you don’t know the answer, you can tell your child to do their own research and then come and tell you all about it. And when a kid knows something an adult doesn’t, it can boost their confidence tenfold! Not only that, but when a child knows they can ask questions no matter where they are, they’re going to bring that attitude everywhere they go, which can do wonders for their academic ability.
Your child’s confidence at school can be very different than at home; tips like those above can go a long way to ensuring your child feels supported, no matter where they are.
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