Only after becoming a teacher did I know that in the first and second grade of elementary school, if parents pay close attention to these points, it will be difficult for their children to achieve excellent results.

In the process of children\’s learning and growth, the first and second grades are a crucial foundational stage. Many parents believe that by leaving their children to teachers and enrolling in more supplementary classes, their children will achieve excellent results. However, this is not the case. Children in first and second grade cannot rely on teachers alone. No matter how many make-up lessons they have, their parents cannot pay close attention to these points. 01 Cultivate good study habits Mr. Ye Shengtao once said: \”What is education? To put it simply, it only takes one sentence to develop good habits.\” For children in grades one and two, good study habits include being on time Complete homework, write carefully, think independently, etc. When my friend\’s child Xiaoyu first entered the first grade, he always procrastinated in his homework. He would sometimes play with rubber and sometimes be in a daze. After discovering this problem, my friend decided to accompany his child to do homework every day and set a time limit for him to rest for a few minutes after completing an assignment. After a period of time, Xiaoyu gradually developed the habit of completing homework on time, and his learning efficiency was greatly improved. 02 Pay attention to reading and accumulation. The ancients said: \”Reading thousands of volumes, writing is like a spirit.\” Reading has a profound impact on children\’s Chinese learning and even their entire learning career. Children in first and second grade are in a stage of rapid growth in literacy. Parents should provide their children with picture books, storybooks, etc. suitable for their age groups to stimulate their children\’s interest in reading. Xinxin, a little girl living next door, has her mother read a storybook with her for half an hour every night before going to bed. Slowly, Xinxin knew more and more words and could make up some short stories of her own. In the school\’s Chinese language test, her reading comprehension and writing skills were significantly better than other students. 03 Improve concentration Concentration is the foundation for children\’s learning. Only children with strong concentration can listen carefully in class and absorb knowledge efficiently. Parents can improve their children\’s concentration through some simple training methods, such as letting them play puzzles, building blocks, and Sudoku. My colleague\’s son, Xiao Ming, used to be inattentive in class and was often criticized by the teacher. Later, his colleagues bought him a set of puzzles and asked him to put them together for a while every day. After a period of training, Xiao Ming\’s concentration has improved significantly and he can now concentrate on lectures in class. 04 Establishing mathematical thinking Mathematics is a highly logical subject, and the first and second grades are the critical period for establishing mathematical thinking. Parents can guide their children to observe and think about problems from a mathematical perspective in their daily lives, such as asking their children to help calculate shopping costs, count items at home, etc. My cousin\’s daughter Tingting, every time she goes to the supermarket, her mother will ask her to help calculate the prices of products and compare which products are more cost-effective. Over time, Tingting developed a strong interest in mathematics, and her mathematics scores have always been among the best. 05 Encouraging children to express more language expression skills is very important for children\’s learning and future development. Parents should encourage their children to talk more and express their thoughts and feelings. You can often chat with your children and ask them to tell you what happened at school, or tell your children a story and ask them to retell it. My sister\’s child, Xiaofeng, is relatively introverted and doesn\’t like to talk much. In order to practice his expressive ability, his sister often takes him to participate in some parent-child activities and encourages him andCommunicate with other children. Now Xiaofeng has become much more cheerful and can actively answer questions in class. 06 Stay away from cheap games. If you want to ruin a child, just give him a mobile phone. Even adults cannot resist the temptation of mobile phones, let alone children. Today\’s children have been exposed to electronic products such as mobile phones and Pads very early. Like adults, they also like to watch short videos, play games, and chat using social software. However, children are mentally immature and have poorer self-control than adults, so they are more likely to become addicted to it, which affects their physical and mental health and their studies. Today’s children are becoming more and more addicted to mobile phones. In daily life, \”head-bowing people\” can be seen everywhere. I look at my phone at home and secretly use it in class. I look at my phone all the time, except when sleeping. A teacher once bluntly pointed out: \”For children, mobile phones are spiritual opium!\” When children are in first or second grade, they must control the time they spend playing with mobile phones to avoid being sad. At the same time, educate children that mobile phones are just tools and must be used correctly. In short, parents’ companionship and guidance are crucial during the critical period of children’s first and second grade. Instead of blindly enrolling children in supplementary classes, it is better to pay close attention to these points to help children develop good study habits and lay a solid foundation for future study. I believe that with the attentive company of parents, it is difficult for children to achieve excellent results!