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Primary school age is an important period in a child’s development, as they begin systematically organised learning, which completely changes their lifestyle, status and behaviour. However, the transition to systematic learning causes certain difficulties for students, because from the very first days, the school sets a number of tasks for the child that are not related to his or her direct experience
Everything seems complicated to a first-grader, even the elementary ability to listen intently to a classmate’s answer or a teacher’s explanation, and it is difficult for him or her to adequately assess the results of his or her work and plan actions. We care about our students and strive to facilitate the adaptation period for future first-graders by organising and conducting school preparation courses.

What does school readiness give?
Preparing for school helps a child acquire the basic skills necessary for successful learning: development of speech, numeracy, fine motor skills, attention, memory, etc. This lays the foundation for further learning of the school curriculum. Preparation introduces the child to the school environment, regime, and rules of behaviour. This makes it easier to adapt to a new stage of life and creates motivation to learn. Classes and games during the preparation help to arouse the child’s interest in learning. Children gain confidence in their abilities.
Preparation reduces the fear and anxiety that a first-grader may experience due to an unfamiliar environment. The child will feel calmer and more confident, and group classes provide an opportunity to meet future classmates and learn to interact.
In general, high-quality school preparation lays a solid foundation for a first-grader’s successful learning. Preparing for school is a very important aspect of a child’s personality development. It is during this period that the motive to learn, the desire to learn, and the ability to study, analyse and systematise are formed. This helps the child to easily adapt to new conditions and join the educational process with enthusiasm.

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