The new semester is approaching, and the Ministry of Education's government new media has launched a "Hello New Semester" column to welcome the new semester with everyone. What preparations should be made before the start of school? How to help children better adjust their body and mind? 4 tips for "mindfulness" at the beginning of the school year, let's take a look together - Step 1: Complete homework. Reviewing the past and knowing that the new school year is approaching, some children may still be rushing to finish their homework. As parents, before the start of school, the first thing to do is to let children check whether their homework has been completed independently. For homework that has not been completed, we should urge children to arrange their time reasonably and complete it on time. Secondly, on the basis of completing homework, encourage children to review and preview appropriately. It is recommended that parents allow their children to have a rough overview and understanding of the content to be learned in the new semester before the start of the school year, and to connect new and old knowledge in order to better adapt to the arrival of the new semester. Step 2: Adjust mindset and restore daily routine. Starting today, parents can gradually restore their children's daily routine from the previous semester. If this gradual process is lacking, at the beginning of the school year, children's spirits are prone to lack concentration, and even symptoms such as drowsiness and laxity may occur. In addition to going to bed and getting up early, children's daily activities should also be arranged as closely as possible to the schedule during school classes. For example, 8-11am is the school's class time, so don't let children become overly addicted to games and entertainment. It's best to calm down and read books. Over time, a child's playful spirit naturally returns Step 3: Relax and recharge your body and mind appropriately. As the winter vacation comes to an end, parents can take their children to relax their body and mind appropriately. It is recommended to choose a relatively relaxed schedule. For example, doing sports with children on weekends, strolling in the park, or watching documentaries at home. This helps children recover a state of regular relaxation on weekdays and moderate relaxation on weekends. Also, remember to take your children for a walk around bookstores and stationery stores at some point. Buy some extracurricular reading books and necessary study supplies to prepare for the new semester's academic life. Step 4: Make a plan and clarify goals. Before the end of winter vacation, parents can work with their children to develop a new semester plan and complete the "mode transition" from vacation to school through discussion. For example, including in the learning plan which books the child will read in the new semester, which subject grades need to be improved, and how parents can cooperate. Once the new semester plan is established, it must be strictly implemented. Parents can regularly review their plans with their children to see which goals have been achieved and which tasks have not been done well, continuously improve and strive to achieve the ultimate goal. Avoid these 4 'mindfulness misconceptions'! Recently, while helping their children "calm down", parents should also pay attention to avoiding the following misconceptions: ● Avoid "sudden braking": everything has a process, adjusting the state cannot be done in one step, daily routine should be adjusted slowly, learning should be gradually increased, and children can adapt slowly; Do not adopt a one size fits all approach: Do not forcefully cancel all children's entertainment activities, as this may cause children to develop resistance and rebellion. Please respect the child's wishes and discuss with them how to adjust their state; Do not engage in "cramming": Before and after the start of school, children will have a transitional adaptation period. Parents should not create too much pressure on their children, but cultivate their interest and study habits more; Do not fly kites: Parents should never give up on their children at any time. The amount of time and energy parents invest in their children will ultimately be reflected in them one by one. Before the start of the school year, children should "calm down", and parents should "rest assured" after the start of the school year! Take action early, maintain patience, and let your child welcome the new semester with a happy and hopeful mood! (New Society)