The document outlines an agenda for a workshop on preparing children for back to school. The workshop objectives are to learn 8 new words and what parents can do to help their children. Several activities are included like group discussions, vocabulary reviews, listening to dialogues, reviewing case studies, and dictation. The document provides 10 specific things parents can do to help their children prepare, such as talking to them, arranging extracurricular activities, meeting teachers, and establishing routines.

1. Preparing your child for back
to school
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2. Our Agenda
1. Agenda
2. Objectives
3. Introductions
4. Activity 1: Class discussion
5. Activity 2: Review vocabulary
6. Activity 3: Listen to a dialogue
7. Activity 4: 10 things you can do to prepare your child for back to school
8. Activity 5: Case studies
9. Activity 6: Dictation

3. Workshop Objectives
1. To learn 8 new words
2. To learn what you can do to prepare your
child for back to school

4. • What is your name?
• Where are you from?
Introductions

5. Join us in a group discussion
Activity 1

6. • Do you have school age children?
• What kinds of challenges do children
face going back to school?
• What have you done to help your
children prepare?
Group discussion

7. Let’s review the vocabulary
Activity 2

8. Activity one: Vocabulary Review
Member of a nation
To tell someone they did something wrong;
sometimes angrily.
Activities done after school
To be interested in something
To feel like you are similar to others
A set time for activity
Giving help or encouragement
To help another feel comfortable
Full of stress or tension
to scold
to be engagedroutine
supportive
extra-curricular activities
to put at ease
to fit in
stressful

9. Activity two: fill-in-the- blank
1. We should not __________ our children when they tell us their problems.
2. Making friends will help our children ______________ at school.
3. We can _______________ of our children by listening to them.
4. We can put our children _____________ by letting them know they can speak to us.
5. How can we help our children _____________________ at school?
6. The first day back at school can be a _______________ time.
7. Getting our children involved in __________________________ is always a good idea!
8. Help our children develop a _______________, and stick with it!
be supportive
to be engaged
scold routine
extra-curricular activitiesstressful
fit in
at ease

10. Let’s listen to a dialogue
Activity 3
What are the parents of this child doing
to help her?

11. Listen to a dialogue:
Johanna
Alicia
Johanna
Alicia
Johanna
Alicia
Johanna
Alicia
Johanna
Alicia
So, how was the meeting at the school?
It was wonderful!
So glad to hear that!
Well, remember we live in a new area now. It will be a new school …
and all new friends. That must be a challenge for her.
It sure is!
What are you doing to help her?
Well, I guess I am just trying to be supportive in all aspects. I am
getting her back into a steady routine for bed time and wake up
time.
That’s a great idea!
I think it will help her in a big way.

12. Listen to a dialogue:
Johanna
Alicia
Johanna
Alicia
Johanna
Alicia
Johanna
Alicia
Johanna
Alicia
Any other ideas?
Well, I am going to get more involved.
How is that?
I am going to go with Julia on her first day back and meet the teachers.
That will put her at ease and help.
I think so. I am going to volunteer as well.
Wow! You are really going to be engaged.
That’s my plan. I’m thinking my engagement with her and her
teachers will help her get off to a great start at her new school.
I think you are right! Let me know how her first week goes, ok?
I will. See you next week!

13. Let’s discuss 10 things you can do to
help your child prepare for school
Activity 4

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1. Talk to your child about it
Remind your child it’s
normal to feel nervous
before you go back to
school.

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2. Remind your child that school is fun

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3. Arrange extra-curricular activities
for your child

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4. Remind your child of the friends he or
she will meet

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5. Make lunches your child will enjoy

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6. Help your child get to bed on time

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7. Walk your child to school

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8. Tour your child’s school

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9. Meet your child’s teacher

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10. Help your child find a regular place to
study

24. Case studies
• Read the studies and answer the questions.
Activity 5

25. Case Study 1
Bethany just returned home from school and was
crying because some other children were making
fun of her.
What would you do to help her?

26. Case Study 2
Simbaljeet’s daughter fell asleep 3 times this
week while studying.
What could Simbaljeet do prevent this from
happening.

27. Case Study 3
Shamsun’s son started school last week. Since then he
has been very quiet, not at all like his usual self.
What should she do?

28. Case Study 4
Jorge just started grade 6. His parents are upset
because he continually watches TV while he is
supposed to be studying.
If you were his parent what would you do?

29. Case Study 5
Olga is in grade 5. She started back at school just
2 weeks ago, but she has already been late 3
times.
What should her parents’ do?

30. Dictation
• Write what you hear!
Activity 6

31. Dictation 1
Discuss back to school with your child. Let your child
know you are available to discuss his or her feelings.

32. Dictation 2
Help your child plan some extra-curricular activities at
school. Engaging in extra-curricular activities will help
your child make new friends. It may also increase your
child’s confidence.

33. Dictation 3
Visiting your child’s school and meeting your child’s
teacher is a great way to put her at ease.

34. Dictation 4
If your child is feeling nervous about school, reassure
him. Let him know that his feelings are natural and very
common.

35. Dictation 5
A week before school starts may be a good time to get
your child back into a school days routine. You can start
by making sure your child goes to bed and wakes up at an
appropriate time.

36. Review: What did you learn
today?
• 8 new words
• 10 things you can do to help your
child be prepared for school

37. Thanks for attending.
See you next time!