Being a good student does not depend exclusively on your intelligence, there are many factors that can intervene negatively. Learning to study is not easy, most children are easily distracted and have problems sitting down to work on their studies every day. For this reason it is essential that the child learns to be productive in his studies, to better manage your work time.
By helping your child to create a good study habit, you will make their daily homework and work much easier. The small you will learn to study more efficiently, which does not mean for longer. In this way, if you spend less time doing your work, you will feel satisfied with yourself and have more free time to dedicate to your hobbies.
How to create a study habit in children
Creating a daily study habit is very important for your child's academic future. Learning to distribute work so that it is done in the shortest time possible will be essential to be a productive student. Each child is different and each one retains the concepts at a different time, that is impossible to control. But there are certain tricks that will help children to better manage their time, so that they can perform with everything and without having to invest all their free time.
For this to be possible, you will have to dedicate some time to work until the correct habit has been created. You will have to promote autonomy, the independence and your child's motivation. In addition, it will be essential work on your self-esteem and self-confidence. In this way the child will be aware of his possibilities and will be able to become a great student.
How to Help Your Child Be a Productive Student
In addition to the personal issues that we have already covered, you can help your child be a good student in several ways.
Good nutrition and a good rest
The body needs food to be able to create the energy we need every day. It is very important that children eat healthy and nutritious food so that they can perform in all their obligations. Starting with breakfast, it is very important that children do not go to school without having breakfast.
Lack of food produces tiredness, lack of attention, difficulty in retaining concepts, irritability, etc. It is also important that children have a snack before doing the tasks, in this way have enough energy for their brain to work.
As for rest, children need to rest properly and enough hours each day to be healthy and active. Going to bed early will help them rest physically and mentally, so they will be prepared to overcome new challenges every day.
A workplace suited to your needs
For something to be done productively, it must be done in a suitable workspace. The child must have a study table ready to do your work. The table should always be clear and orderly, so that the child is not visually distracted. It is important not to have electronic elements nearby that could distract your attention.
It should also be well lit, so that it does not cause visual problems or fatigue, which could interfere with your study. Use adequate light and that light well the area where the child is studying. Also, the room will have to be well ventilated. Do not use scented candles or sweet-smelling air fresheners, as these promote sleep.
Lastly, the chair must be ergonomic and age appropriate of the child. It is very important that you are comfortable as you will spend many hours sitting on it and possibly neglecting your posture.
Offer your help whenever they need it
Children should do their homework on their own, as they are usually related to the lessons learned in the day. Nevertheless, for little ones it is very difficult to carry out their tasks alone, either because they doubt themselves, because they have been distracted at that moment or because if you help them it will take less time. It is normal for them to ask for your help and you should offer it whenever necessary. Stay by his side and encourage him to do it alone, seeing that you are by his side will make him feel more confident and will be able to do it alone more easily.
To finish, remember perform eye exams on your children periodically. Many cases of school failure are associated with problems related to vision.