These days there's a lot of hype surrounding the school admissions process. Entering into the school life is one of the many exciting milestones of childhood. However, it can also be a stressful time for both children and parents. When it comes to getting children admitted to formal schools, most parents take it very seriously. No wonder, you feel anxious about how you and your child will perform in the interview.
Admission at nursery level is generally based on an oral test of the child and interview or the parents. The main objective of the oral test is to observe the child to see what all qualities the child has; whether the child is active and really interested in studies: whether the child has got the capabilities to understand what the other person says and if so, how much receptive the child is, etc.
Known and unknown syllabus
- Identification of alphabets, colours, etc.
- Identification of birds and animals, vegetables, fruits
- Identification of common objects like household articles such as table, chair, pen, pencil, car etc.
- Recitation of one or two nursery rhymes
- Finding out missing alphabets and numbers: a, b, _, d, e, _ and 1, 2, 3, _, 5,6,7, _, 9, _, 11.
- What is your name?
- Name the days of the week, etc.
Get tension free
Your child will be judged according to her speech, perception of the world, and basic skills of reading and writing. So, do not take tension. Talk to your child enthusiastically about the big school, her admission and positive aspects in an interesting and friendly manner. Your worries will travel to her. Remember it is the first and not the last interview. So don’t punish her and always try to encourage with positive motivation.
Licensed to think
Preparation for the school interview is not an overnight activity. Interview or no interview; let your child express herself freely. Children shy away from neighbours, guests and relatives. This tendency should be curbed. The child must be able to express her thoughts and knowledge well, of course without being overconfident. This will ultimately help her to create a good impression in the 15 to 20 minute short interview.
More interactions
Make your child alert to the environment around her. Give satisfactory answers to her questions. Habits like greeting visitors, shaking hands with new acquaintances, saying hello to neighbors, wishing a New Year to a loved one, will help the child to not only do well in the interview. But these will be lifetime gifts.
Be neat and clean
Teach cleanliness as a matter of principle. Be strict with the child when it comes to maintenance of hygiene. Teach the child to clean hands before and after every meal. Do not allow her to fancy long nails. Stop him from spitting in public places.
Handle with care
Teach the child to take care of her belongings and manners. She should know the importance of discipline and punctuality in her life.
Before you hit the school
- Listen for any expressions of anxiety.
- Talk with your toddler about their feelings.
- Brainstorm with them to find things she can do to feel better.
- Make sure she is getting enough sleep.
- Make sure you are not over scheduling her.
Inputs Dr. Arti Anand, consultant clinical psychologist, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi.
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