Sending children to school can turn into a matter of anxiety to many parents. We become concerned about how the children will adjust to the new classroom environment. We become worried if the child will be able to communicate with the teacher.

Will the teacher recognize that my daughter says ‘ani’ to ask for water?

Will the teacher understand ‘Susu’ means ‘I want to go to the toilet’? Will someone help her with her dress?

Will my child be able to carry the bag and board the bus?

He does not know how to climb the stairs yet. How will he manage at school?

Will someone be available to help her with the tiffin box?? I feed her every day…. She may not even eat a mouthful all by herself… Is she going to stay hungry for all 4 hours?

These are common worries of most parents. All we say is TRUST the process, the school, the teachers and foremost your CHILD. He is capable.  He will find his way. Develop a trusting relationship with the teacher and school. Understanding that you are not alone in this, will help ease a majority of your tension.

Imagine your own schooling days and how it has shaped you. Every event or occasion has shaped you the way you are today.  If yours was not a pleasant experience, separate this feeling and let your child have a fresh experience with HOPE  and TRUST as the foundation. You had formed your own way of communicating with the teacher. Some understood some did not, but you did find your way.

Every teacher puts in her very best to keep the child happy. At Delhi Public School Electronic City, we believe every child is unique, capable and talented. To tap into this unique potential, every teacher takes it as a joyful challenge to provide holistic education that will prepare the children to face the challenges of the future with a smile on their face. We create spaces that will keep the child comfortable at the same time help enlighten the children to become problem solvers by taking initiatives.
 
Now when it comes to children, worries about starting school can vary widely from age to age.

For a pre-schooler, who is coming to school for the first time, separating from Mom and dad could be a concern. Their fears might be  ‘what if mommy won’t come back to pick me up’ ‘what if I don’t like the teacher’ ‘ what if I don’t want to eat?’. Some may be angry with parents for sending them away and may throw tantrums at school or at home.  Ignore the tantrums by letting them know that you understand how they feel suddenly alone in a new environment to fend for themselves. As a parent, it is our duty to assure them that everything will be fine by talking about the new positive change that is happening in their life’s. Explain to them that it is a part of growing up and that its time for them to be responsible.

For children who have already been in a school environment earlier, they may miss their last year’s classmates. Some may miss their old teacher and have trouble starting with a new teacher. They may worry about how the new teacher would treat them. They may even be anxious about setting a good first impression.

As they grow, the academic pressure they foresee would make them anxious. Homework, projects, assessments, and expectation from others make them get into a flight mode. As a parent, it becomes our task to help them with time schedules and study strategies. Engage in a variety of conversation to find out what their matter of concern is. They may shy away from detailing every event at school as they grow older. This is developmentally appropriate. Just watch out for little hints about their feelings during conversations.

It is very important to work hand in hand to help children with this transition. The first few days sets the stage for the coming academic year. As teachers, we at Delhi Public School we will stand by the children to mold and walk with them in the path that they desire to. As partners, let us hold hands together with trust and hope to make their dreams come true. Let us instill in them the same hope and trust by creating environments and circumstances that will strengthen them to face their fears with courage.

Article contributed by Mrs. Chhavi

God has made us all, unique and different. As human beings, we judge every aspect of our lives by using one criterion called ‘COMPARISON’.

Comparisons can make one’s choices and aspirations fickle. It has been observed that comparison creates feelings of inadequacy and a lifelong habit of focusing on others, rather than bettering your own SELF.  It can even distract us from doing our work in the right way. However, Comparisons, if done with our own selves, can lead to growth and advancement. As educators and facilitators, it is our responsibility to motivate the child to embrace his individuality and know his strengths and interests. Parents should believe in giving their children a positive and healthy motivation, so as to raise them as confident individuals for the future. As Albert Einstein said,

‘Everybody is a genius.

But if you judge a fish

on its ability to climb a tree,

it will live its whole life believing it is stupid.’

Article contributed by Mrs. Archana Choudhary

Book is the best friend any man can have. They are our philosophers and guides. We should be very judicious while selecting books as we are in our choice of friends. Books have all the qualities and attributes we would need in a friend. Like a true friend they always stay close to us, so that we can read them and gain knowledge and make are lives better. But when we don’t need them, they go away into a silent corner of our room or shelf and do not disturb us.
We can read and re- read any part of a book whenever we like, or we might leave or skip any part of them if we are not in the mood. Like a true friend, they do not judge us but always allow us to judge them. We can give our opinion on books by appreciating or criticizing them, but they never comment on how we look, how we behave, or even how we treat them. They always remain true to their words even though they are torn and tattered. They give us our space, and never reject us, blame us or interfere in our lives. We do not need to be conscious of ourselves when we are with them. They are our mute friends who speak in a language which is well understood by our heart. They make us laugh, make us emotional, make us cry out of joy or sometimes out of deeply buried sorrow and like true friends they absorb our tears in their pages silently.