Parent Education Talk for Non-Chinese Speaking Parents:
From Kindergarten to Primary
July 3, 2021
Tikky Sing Pui To-Chan
EdD, MEd, BEd Adjunct Assistant Professor Department of Early Childhood Education Member, Centre for Child and Family Science The Education University of Hong Kong
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Congratulations to your child’s success
Graduating from the kindergarten and promoting to the primary school
represents a milestone and
marks the beginning of a new phase to your child
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Self
Will experience a change of identity
People
Will have new teachers and to make new friends
School
Will adapt to a new learning environment
Work
Will meet new
requirements in school, class, curriculum and learning
Developmental Challenge
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—Joyce Brothers, an American psychologist
Adaptation to school and study takes time Building up confidence is the most important
“A strong, positive self-image is the best possible preparation for success.”
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Schools will offer support and provide effective teaching
But it requires parents’ support &
motivation
For your child’s educational success!
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Support & motivate your child
To adapt to the school life and culture
1 To integrate into
the school and class community life
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To face challenges in language,
communication and learning
3 With knowledge,
skills and interests about primary
school life
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From Kindergarten to Primary
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Parents’ Spport & Motivation
Teachers’ Effective Teaching
Students’ Educational Success
H U R S B
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T for Timetable
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Kindergarten Timetable (Theme-based)
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Subjects:
Chinese English Mathematics Social Studies Visual Arts
Physical Education Music
Putonghua Computer Bible Studies Joint Studies
Other Activities:
Morning Assembly
English Reading Activity Growth Activity
Lower Primary Weekly Assembly Tutorial
Library
Remedial Class
Stepping Forward Class Enhancement Class
Primary School Timetable
(Subject-based)
Self-care Living habit
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What & How
Living Habits
Sleep and get up earlier Sufficient time for breakfast,
transport/walking
Self-help Skills
Go to toilet, eat & drink independently Bring the recess bag
Pick the right things
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H for
Handbook
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Handbook
Handbook for Homework & Communication
For communication of homework and notices
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Motivate and support
An Essential Learning Skill
Writing in Chinese to inform and plan
A Critical View
Diary entry is interesting &
meaningful
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U for
Uniform
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Uniform
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What & How
Self-care
Go to the store together Try on the school uniform Allow options as far as possible
Mark names on all clothing
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R for Rules
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Rules
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S for School
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School Building
A huge difference between kindergartens and primary schools
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What & How
Orientation Meeting
Try out the route Walk around the school
building
Join the orientation meeting
Understand the school’s mottos and life
School Visit
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B for Bags
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What & How
Self-help Skills
Jointly decide on the school bag Take into account of interests
and needs
Practise packing bags Pack according to the
timetable
Coping Strategy
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From Kindergarten to Primary
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Support & Motivate your child to
H U R S B
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Q & A
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