Lets help our children start well
“Well begun is half done.” says the famous Aristotle.
How children start often determines how they cope.
• Slow the start before asking for speed.
“Let’s take one deep breath before we begin.”
• Make the first step small and obvious.
“Just open the book to the right page.”
• Remove distractions before they begin.
“Phone down, desk clear, then we start.”
• Sit beside them for the first minute if needed.
“I’ll stay with you while you begin.”
• Focus on starting, not doing it perfectly.
“It doesn’t have to be right—just started.”
• A calm beginning reduces resistance and builds confidence.
“See, once you start, it feels easier.”
“When a child gets into the habit of starting well the chances of seeing it through are greater.”