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Children integration in a new school in Turkey

Last activity 22 April 2019 by marleysa

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Bhavna

Hello everyone,

Moving abroad can be particularly hard on children. For any parent planning a move to Turkey, it is of utmost importance to make sure they do everything in their power to make sure their children’s transition is as smooth as possible. Would you be able to give a few tips to parents planning to move to Turkey by answering the following questions on children integration?

What does one need to factor in when choosing a new school for their children in Turkey?

How does one prepare their children for the transition into a new school in Turkey?

How does one help their children integrate into their new school? Any tips to help a child transitioning into a completely different new program or curriculum?

Is there an age period during which a child really should change schools?

What are the signs that a child is having trouble transitioning into their new school?

Tell us how it went for your child in Turkey.

Please share your experience,

Bhavna

marleysa

Changing to another school can be troublesome for children. Regardless of whether it's your kid's first day of grade school, their first day of secondary school, or you're moving to another country, beginning another school can influence a kid's scholarly performance, social improvement, and mental state.

There are things you can do before and amid your kid's changing to another school to enable them to feel great, and become acclimated to their new condition.

Discuss it: Ask your kid questions like what are you most exited about for your first day of school? What are you stressed over? The manner in which you talk about setting him/her off to another school will shape how your youngster sees it.

Recreate your usual first day of school customs: Continue on with previous customs/behavior like making an exceptional breakfast for the primary day, or arranging a stop at the library, or a visit to family/friends after school. Offer your kid some additional TLC and limit changes inside the home.

Let them make new friends early: Take time before school begins and let them join a local games/play/camp group where they could meet kids going to the same school they would. Then have these over for play dates.

Go through an exam run: Exercise  a mock first day of school and take your kid/s to their transport stop or drive them to class. On the off chance they might be able to meet their educators before school begins and have a tour through the new school. If necessary, make the Principal and teachers aware of the last school your youngster went to and inquire as to whether they have any supportive proposals.

Stock up on school supplies: Choosing their very own knapsack, lunchbox or garments may enable your kid to feel increasingly sure and in charge on their first day.

Be included: If possible, volunteer at your kid's school or help out with a school game or club. Endeavor to play a functioning role in their school environment and become more acquainted with your youngster's companions and different guardians.

Be tolerant: During this changing stage, your youngster might be calmer than any time in recent memory, or start to address everything. They may have a different attitude than they ordinarily do. Keep in mind that they're responding to another condition, and you shouldn't change your principles for how they're relied upon to carry on, as they will require time to adjust.

Play school: Try pretending with your youngster before school begins. They can be the educator and you can be the student. This encourages them to consider what these separate jobs mean, and they'll get the opportunity to play with the idea of school, and consider it to be a fun situation.

Try not to pass up naps: During an unpleasant time, tension can make rest troublesome. Lack of sleep can antagonistically influence their state of mind and scholarly execution. Routine is extremely imperative amid this high pressure time of progress. It is vital to ensure your kid is getting enough rest!

After your kid has begun another school, you need to be on the watch for indications of strain and stress. Pay special mind to these signs that your youngster needs some assistance adapting to their new school:

over and over declining to go to class

having emotional fits whenever school is referenced

repeating emergencies when you attempt to direct them to class 

changes in napping or dietary patterns

In the event that you see your kid appearing high strung or making poor progress, it's imperative to communicate with them about it, and to meet with their educators and directors so you can all work towards alleviating his/her stress.

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