
Elementary school entrance preparation in one volume
Description
Book Introduction
A steady seller in the elementary school life category for 12 consecutive years
“A child’s six years of elementary school life are different when properly prepared!”
From the latest education curriculum for 1st and 2nd graders that reflects the '2022 Revised Curriculum'
A refreshing Q&A about school life, and even educational methods tailored to the different types of children.
The 2025 Latest Revised Edition of the Elementary School Admissions Bible!
"Elementary School Entrance Preparation in One Book," which has been consistently loved for over 11 years, has returned with a revised edition for 2025.
The biggest change in this 2025 revised edition of "Elementary School Entrance Preparation in One Book" is that it covers in detail the contents of the 1st and 2nd grade textbooks and the teaching methods that have been changed due to the "2022 Revised Curriculum" that was first implemented in 2024, thereby easing parents' vague fears about the new curriculum.
In addition, this book is for parents who were at a loss as to what to prepare for the symbolic period of ‘entry into elementary school’, and it covers everything from preparing for the overall learning of the curriculum to helping children form smooth relationships with friends, small tips such as preparing supplies, and Q&A on questions parents have about school life, so that they can master preparing for entry into elementary school with just this one book.
From the 11 years since the book was first written to the present, the author has shared his thoughts on the important values of child education, the changes in school life during the COVID-19 and post-COVID eras, and even the reflection of the revised 2022 curriculum. This book offers a "real" guide to elementary school life, accumulated over time.
This book, which contains the solid experience of an elementary school teacher with 19 years of experience, will provide prospective parents with the most realistic alternative to alleviate their concerns about preparing for school.
“A child’s six years of elementary school life are different when properly prepared!”
From the latest education curriculum for 1st and 2nd graders that reflects the '2022 Revised Curriculum'
A refreshing Q&A about school life, and even educational methods tailored to the different types of children.
The 2025 Latest Revised Edition of the Elementary School Admissions Bible!
"Elementary School Entrance Preparation in One Book," which has been consistently loved for over 11 years, has returned with a revised edition for 2025.
The biggest change in this 2025 revised edition of "Elementary School Entrance Preparation in One Book" is that it covers in detail the contents of the 1st and 2nd grade textbooks and the teaching methods that have been changed due to the "2022 Revised Curriculum" that was first implemented in 2024, thereby easing parents' vague fears about the new curriculum.
In addition, this book is for parents who were at a loss as to what to prepare for the symbolic period of ‘entry into elementary school’, and it covers everything from preparing for the overall learning of the curriculum to helping children form smooth relationships with friends, small tips such as preparing supplies, and Q&A on questions parents have about school life, so that they can master preparing for entry into elementary school with just this one book.
From the 11 years since the book was first written to the present, the author has shared his thoughts on the important values of child education, the changes in school life during the COVID-19 and post-COVID eras, and even the reflection of the revised 2022 curriculum. This book offers a "real" guide to elementary school life, accumulated over time.
This book, which contains the solid experience of an elementary school teacher with 19 years of experience, will provide prospective parents with the most realistic alternative to alleviate their concerns about preparing for school.
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index
Preface to the Revised Edition: Things That Don't Change Over Time
Preface to the First Edition: Don't Be Afraid of Elementary School Entrance
CHAPTER 1 Schools Want Honest Students
A child who is used to a regular life
A child who doesn't give up
The foundation of sincerity is organization
self-directed child
The award-winning child and the honest child
CHAPTER 2 There is a child who is loved separately.
A child who exudes family love
A child who is willing to give his heart
A child who grew up receiving praise
A child who speaks well
polite child
[Teacher, I have a question]
CHAPTER 3: Preparing for Schoolwork Is in Parents' Hands
Developing Korean language skills
Developing mathematical thinking skills
Developing writing skills
Developing auditory memory
Developing hand manipulation skills
Developing presentation skills
[Teacher, I have a question]
CHAPTER 4: First-Year School Life: What You See Is What You Know
Understanding elementary school in depth
Preliminary call-up date
textbook
Timetable and schedule
Preview of school life
Preview of the school's annual events
[Teacher, I have a question]
CHAPTER 5: There's a Reason Why Your Child Isn't Adapting to School
A child who refuses to go to school
A child afraid of school
A child whose mother does not trust him
A child who cannot ask for help
A child who hates going to school
A child who hates his teacher
[Teacher, I have a question]
CHAPTER 6 Children touched by their parents are different.
Write a notice note
Creating a collection file of household correspondence
Send me breakfast
Build your child's physical strength and immunity
Wash your indoor shoes often
Write your child's name on his or her belongings
Check your vaccinations
[Teacher, I have a question]
CHAPTER 7 Knowing Your Child's Type Makes Guidance Easy
Types of men you see in the classroom
Types of women you see in the classroom
Epilogue There are no pretty children
Preface to the First Edition: Don't Be Afraid of Elementary School Entrance
CHAPTER 1 Schools Want Honest Students
A child who is used to a regular life
A child who doesn't give up
The foundation of sincerity is organization
self-directed child
The award-winning child and the honest child
CHAPTER 2 There is a child who is loved separately.
A child who exudes family love
A child who is willing to give his heart
A child who grew up receiving praise
A child who speaks well
polite child
[Teacher, I have a question]
CHAPTER 3: Preparing for Schoolwork Is in Parents' Hands
Developing Korean language skills
Developing mathematical thinking skills
Developing writing skills
Developing auditory memory
Developing hand manipulation skills
Developing presentation skills
[Teacher, I have a question]
CHAPTER 4: First-Year School Life: What You See Is What You Know
Understanding elementary school in depth
Preliminary call-up date
textbook
Timetable and schedule
Preview of school life
Preview of the school's annual events
[Teacher, I have a question]
CHAPTER 5: There's a Reason Why Your Child Isn't Adapting to School
A child who refuses to go to school
A child afraid of school
A child whose mother does not trust him
A child who cannot ask for help
A child who hates going to school
A child who hates his teacher
[Teacher, I have a question]
CHAPTER 6 Children touched by their parents are different.
Write a notice note
Creating a collection file of household correspondence
Send me breakfast
Build your child's physical strength and immunity
Wash your indoor shoes often
Write your child's name on his or her belongings
Check your vaccinations
[Teacher, I have a question]
CHAPTER 7 Knowing Your Child's Type Makes Guidance Easy
Types of men you see in the classroom
Types of women you see in the classroom
Epilogue There are no pretty children
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Into the book
While preparing this revised edition, I reread the first edition, published in 2013, several times.
And once again I can be sure.
The things I thought were important 11 years ago are still important today.
I've packed them all into this book.
I can't emphasize this enough.
As the title suggests, I tried to 'finish it in one volume', so the book ended up being quite thick, but I worked tirelessly to ensure that it would reach prospective parents without being a burden.
I hope that feeling reaches you too.
---From the "Preface to the Revised Edition"
So, what you learn is important, but at the same time, 'how persistently and sincerely you can endure it' is also important.
People often associate this with the child's personality, but that's not necessarily the case.
In fact, sincerity also requires a certain amount of practice.
It is this sincerity and perseverance that distinguishes a child who works hard every day from one who does not.
Are all children who read a lot and have an encyclopedia of knowledge in their heads, truly conscientious? No.
Even if you have a lot of background knowledge, you cannot escape the standard of sincerity.
Intelligence without sincerity is nothing more than a 'shiny apricot' or an 'empty shell'.
---From "Schools Want Honest Students"
Let me emphasize once again that what is more important in school life than one workbook page or one level up in English is 'building relationships.'
If one page of a workbook or one level up in English were more important, then there would be value in the existence of academies in our country, but not in the existence of schools.
Let's think again about why we send our precious children to school.
School is not just a place to study, a place to learn, or a place to acquire knowledge.
This is where you can learn interaction.
School is a place where we can learn how to share and live together.
---From "There is a child who is loved separately"
In 2017, the Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education revised the curriculum for first and second graders in elementary school to reduce the learning burden on children before entering school, under the name of “Customized Curriculum for Stability and Growth.”
Parents were confused about where to place their children's learning level, as they were unable to gauge the level of the curriculum that was said to be easier.
The 2022 revised curriculum will be introduced for first and second grades starting in 2024.
In the coming year 2025, the 2022 revised curriculum will be introduced for 3rd and 4th graders, and textbooks will be updated (in 2026, the 2022 revised curriculum will be introduced for 5th and 6th graders, right?).
Children entering school in 2024 and 2025 will be learning the newly revised curriculum for the first time.
---From "School preparation is in the hands of parents"
Children are changeable.
How you are at home is not always how you are at school.
Still, the people who know their children better than anyone else are their parents.
Therefore, parents need to be able to predict how their children will adapt to school life.
Only then will you not be surprised when you hear what your homeroom teacher says.
There are quite a few different types of kids in the classroom.
In this chapter, we will introduce the types of children you may encounter in the classroom.
Among the many types presented, you may desperately want your child to fall into a particular type.
You might be thinking, 'I wish I had this type of child.'
But no one can definitively say which type of child is best or most valuable.
Every type of child has their own strengths, but also their own set of concerns.
There is absolutely no need to be proud or impatient.
And once again I can be sure.
The things I thought were important 11 years ago are still important today.
I've packed them all into this book.
I can't emphasize this enough.
As the title suggests, I tried to 'finish it in one volume', so the book ended up being quite thick, but I worked tirelessly to ensure that it would reach prospective parents without being a burden.
I hope that feeling reaches you too.
---From the "Preface to the Revised Edition"
So, what you learn is important, but at the same time, 'how persistently and sincerely you can endure it' is also important.
People often associate this with the child's personality, but that's not necessarily the case.
In fact, sincerity also requires a certain amount of practice.
It is this sincerity and perseverance that distinguishes a child who works hard every day from one who does not.
Are all children who read a lot and have an encyclopedia of knowledge in their heads, truly conscientious? No.
Even if you have a lot of background knowledge, you cannot escape the standard of sincerity.
Intelligence without sincerity is nothing more than a 'shiny apricot' or an 'empty shell'.
---From "Schools Want Honest Students"
Let me emphasize once again that what is more important in school life than one workbook page or one level up in English is 'building relationships.'
If one page of a workbook or one level up in English were more important, then there would be value in the existence of academies in our country, but not in the existence of schools.
Let's think again about why we send our precious children to school.
School is not just a place to study, a place to learn, or a place to acquire knowledge.
This is where you can learn interaction.
School is a place where we can learn how to share and live together.
---From "There is a child who is loved separately"
In 2017, the Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education revised the curriculum for first and second graders in elementary school to reduce the learning burden on children before entering school, under the name of “Customized Curriculum for Stability and Growth.”
Parents were confused about where to place their children's learning level, as they were unable to gauge the level of the curriculum that was said to be easier.
The 2022 revised curriculum will be introduced for first and second grades starting in 2024.
In the coming year 2025, the 2022 revised curriculum will be introduced for 3rd and 4th graders, and textbooks will be updated (in 2026, the 2022 revised curriculum will be introduced for 5th and 6th graders, right?).
Children entering school in 2024 and 2025 will be learning the newly revised curriculum for the first time.
---From "School preparation is in the hands of parents"
Children are changeable.
How you are at home is not always how you are at school.
Still, the people who know their children better than anyone else are their parents.
Therefore, parents need to be able to predict how their children will adapt to school life.
Only then will you not be surprised when you hear what your homeroom teacher says.
There are quite a few different types of kids in the classroom.
In this chapter, we will introduce the types of children you may encounter in the classroom.
Among the many types presented, you may desperately want your child to fall into a particular type.
You might be thinking, 'I wish I had this type of child.'
But no one can definitively say which type of child is best or most valuable.
Every type of child has their own strengths, but also their own set of concerns.
There is absolutely no need to be proud or impatient.
---From "Knowing your child's type makes guidance easier"
Publisher's Review
“The more parents know, the more their children’s school life will change!”
From preparations to make before entering elementary school to know-how for adapting to school.
All the essential information for elementary school life in one book!
Parents are very anxious as their first child approaches school age.
I try to gather information from local mom cafes and ask for advice from friends around me, but nothing seems to work.
In particular, in 2024, when the '2022 Revised Curriculum' was first introduced to schools, many parents had a hard time preparing for school admission. As it was the first time, both parents and teachers had to accept the new curriculum without much information.
The latest revised edition of 《Elementary School Entrance Preparation in One Book》, published in 2025, is written by a current elementary school teacher who provides helpful advice and guidance to prospective parents and children who are feeling overwhelmed as they prepare for school. It addresses all the questions they have, and is helpful not only to children about to enter school, but also to second graders who have personally experienced the changes in school.
This revised and enriched version of "Preparing for Elementary School Entrance in One Book," a long-time bestseller and acclaimed "essential reading for elementary school students," will provide readers with a comprehensive overview of school life and detailed methods for helping children take their first steps into school adjust to it.
In line with the latest textbooks introduced in the '2022 Revised Curriculum'
The ultimate study method taught by an elementary school teacher
Contains everything parents want to know about school life.
One of the biggest concerns parents of children about to enter elementary school have is 'how much academic preparation should I make before sending my child to school?'
What level of learning ability should a child possess before entering school? "Preparing for Elementary School in One Book" aligns with the revised 1st and 2nd grade textbooks introduced in the newly revised 2022 curriculum. It includes a variety of study methods, from dividing answer sheets into sections for effective dictation practice to games that make counting and calculations easier.
It provides helpful information on classroom life, such as tips for helping children actively complete their homework and how to develop the hand skills needed for making and drawing.
In addition, Chapter 1 covers attitudes that should be taught to children at home before they begin school life in earnest, Chapter 2 covers educational methods that can be taught at home, Chapter 3 covers how parents can help their children prepare for the newly changed curriculum, and Chapter 4 covers all information related to first grade elementary school, including integrated textbooks, timetables, supplies, after-school programs, parent-teacher meetings, and field trips.
Chapter 5 covers coping strategies when your child is having trouble adjusting to school, Chapter 6 covers areas that require special attention for children entering first grade, and Chapter 7 introduces various types of children and teaching methods to help you prepare thoroughly for entering elementary school.
“What preparations do I need for my child as he or she prepares for elementary school?”
Smart preparation for a healthy school life!
· How to respond quickly and flexibly to a rapidly changing educational environment
· How to raise a child who is popular with friends and trusted by teachers
· How to live happily and adapt perfectly to school
· Pre-study methods for Korean and math that are helpful in actual classrooms
· Effective picture diary, reading, and dictation practice methods
· How to improve writing skills, auditory memory, hand manipulation skills, and presentation skills
· How to prepare for entrance ceremonies, parent-teacher conferences, sports competitions, and parent-teacher conferences
Includes guidance methods based on your child's type
Parents are likely very curious about how their children will fare at school.
In fact, parents should be able to predict to some extent how their child will fare in school.
The author, who has taught children in the classroom for a long time, divided boys and girls into the following types and examined their strengths and weaknesses.
Let's find out which type your child is and guide them to help their strengths shine even brighter.
-Boy type
The innocent type who loves playing the most in the world / The smart doctor, the brainy Smurf type / The comedian type who is in charge of the laughter / The type with endless stamina who is full of a competitive spirit and never loses / The little kid type who monopolizes cuteness / The kind and well-mannered man type who shows up when help is needed / The easy-going and relaxed turtle type
-Girl type
The eldest sister type who steps forward to help / The quiet and reserved girl type / The strong-willed woman type / The obedient type who takes the teacher's word for granted / The shy type who is always embarrassed / The talkative type who has too much to say
From preparations to make before entering elementary school to know-how for adapting to school.
All the essential information for elementary school life in one book!
Parents are very anxious as their first child approaches school age.
I try to gather information from local mom cafes and ask for advice from friends around me, but nothing seems to work.
In particular, in 2024, when the '2022 Revised Curriculum' was first introduced to schools, many parents had a hard time preparing for school admission. As it was the first time, both parents and teachers had to accept the new curriculum without much information.
The latest revised edition of 《Elementary School Entrance Preparation in One Book》, published in 2025, is written by a current elementary school teacher who provides helpful advice and guidance to prospective parents and children who are feeling overwhelmed as they prepare for school. It addresses all the questions they have, and is helpful not only to children about to enter school, but also to second graders who have personally experienced the changes in school.
This revised and enriched version of "Preparing for Elementary School Entrance in One Book," a long-time bestseller and acclaimed "essential reading for elementary school students," will provide readers with a comprehensive overview of school life and detailed methods for helping children take their first steps into school adjust to it.
In line with the latest textbooks introduced in the '2022 Revised Curriculum'
The ultimate study method taught by an elementary school teacher
Contains everything parents want to know about school life.
One of the biggest concerns parents of children about to enter elementary school have is 'how much academic preparation should I make before sending my child to school?'
What level of learning ability should a child possess before entering school? "Preparing for Elementary School in One Book" aligns with the revised 1st and 2nd grade textbooks introduced in the newly revised 2022 curriculum. It includes a variety of study methods, from dividing answer sheets into sections for effective dictation practice to games that make counting and calculations easier.
It provides helpful information on classroom life, such as tips for helping children actively complete their homework and how to develop the hand skills needed for making and drawing.
In addition, Chapter 1 covers attitudes that should be taught to children at home before they begin school life in earnest, Chapter 2 covers educational methods that can be taught at home, Chapter 3 covers how parents can help their children prepare for the newly changed curriculum, and Chapter 4 covers all information related to first grade elementary school, including integrated textbooks, timetables, supplies, after-school programs, parent-teacher meetings, and field trips.
Chapter 5 covers coping strategies when your child is having trouble adjusting to school, Chapter 6 covers areas that require special attention for children entering first grade, and Chapter 7 introduces various types of children and teaching methods to help you prepare thoroughly for entering elementary school.
“What preparations do I need for my child as he or she prepares for elementary school?”
Smart preparation for a healthy school life!
· How to respond quickly and flexibly to a rapidly changing educational environment
· How to raise a child who is popular with friends and trusted by teachers
· How to live happily and adapt perfectly to school
· Pre-study methods for Korean and math that are helpful in actual classrooms
· Effective picture diary, reading, and dictation practice methods
· How to improve writing skills, auditory memory, hand manipulation skills, and presentation skills
· How to prepare for entrance ceremonies, parent-teacher conferences, sports competitions, and parent-teacher conferences
Includes guidance methods based on your child's type
Parents are likely very curious about how their children will fare at school.
In fact, parents should be able to predict to some extent how their child will fare in school.
The author, who has taught children in the classroom for a long time, divided boys and girls into the following types and examined their strengths and weaknesses.
Let's find out which type your child is and guide them to help their strengths shine even brighter.
-Boy type
The innocent type who loves playing the most in the world / The smart doctor, the brainy Smurf type / The comedian type who is in charge of the laughter / The type with endless stamina who is full of a competitive spirit and never loses / The little kid type who monopolizes cuteness / The kind and well-mannered man type who shows up when help is needed / The easy-going and relaxed turtle type
-Girl type
The eldest sister type who steps forward to help / The quiet and reserved girl type / The strong-willed woman type / The obedient type who takes the teacher's word for granted / The shy type who is always embarrassed / The talkative type who has too much to say
GOODS SPECIFICS
- Date of issue: November 14, 2024
- Page count, weight, size: 324 pages | 552g | 152*214*30mm
- ISBN13: 9791193842225
- ISBN10: 1193842220
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