To Parents of Children Entering Elementary School: 10 Things to Help Grow the Roots of a First Grader

I am... retired now, but
I worked as an elementary school teacher for 38 years.

From me to you,
for the parents of children
who are about to enter elementary school,
here are some parting words of encouragement!✨✨

The first year of elementary school is
a very important time in your child's life
for growing the roots
that will support their future.🍀✨

No matter what path
your child chooses to take in life,
if they have strong, firm roots,
they will not fall in the face of any hardship or adversity,
they will grow a thick trunk with lush green leaves,
and eventually, they will be able to
bloom into beautiful flowers of hope❣️😊✨✨
✨✨✨—10 Things to Keep in Mind—✨✨✨

① Believe in your child just as they are

and watch over them❣️😊
② Stop comparing them to other children❣️😊

③ Whatever they have done or

whatever they have become able to do at school,
no matter how small it may seem,
praise them with a smile❣️😊
④ When your child comes to talk to you,

stop your housework for just a moment,
face your child,
and look them in the eyes while you listen❣️😊
⑤ When they have had a sad or frustrating experience at school, face your child properly,

hold their hand,
or gently hug their shoulders,
and listen to them with your heart❣️😊
⑥ When they face schoolwork they don't understand,

never say, "Why don't you understand this?"
but teach them instead❣️😊
⑦ At all times,

affirm your child just as they are,
don't rush, and stay by their side
saying, "It's okay!"❣️😊
⑧ When your child helps you out,

always say "Thank you"
with a smile❣️😊
—"Thank you" is a magic word✨—😊💕
⑨ Adding the word "I'm happy" with a smile

makes it even more wonderful❣️😊💕🍀
⑩ The message for your child

should not be "Do your best," but
"Thank you" and "I'm happy"❣️😊💕✨
✨Please keep these "10 Things" in mind,

have a wonderful year with your child,
and help them grow
strong, firm roots❣️😊✨✨