preface
To begin with
First grade elementary school students who build the basics

〈First Topic〉 Creating Basic Lifestyle Habits

1) A day prepared by my own hands
Ready in the bag
Do-it-yourself school preparation
Table manners for those in their 80s
Finding Responsibilities in Housework
Try to solve it yourself
2) 'We' learning in the classroom
Follow the rules
Expressing 'I'
Be brave and speak up
Consideration from the heart
Hang out together
Gain experience in conflict resolution
Me, you, and us
Etiquette according to the situation

〈Second Topic〉 Developing Basic Study Habits

1) The feeling of turning the first page
Attitude to start learning
Concentration and sincerity
Study while thinking for yourself
Digestible pre-learning
The magic of review
Becoming friends with textbooks
2) Integrated curriculum through play
Learn while playing
Mastering at your fingertips
Origami a heart out of paper
Putting what you've learned into practice
3) Adventures in speech and writing, Korean
Breaking the Korean alphabet
Read fluently
Writing in stroke order and holding the pencil correctly
dictation
A day ending with a diary
Spelling and Spacing
Literacy deepens through reading
Putting what you've learned into practice
4) Number and Concept Playground, Mathematics
Mathematical sense at your fingertips
Mastering mathematical concepts
Understanding pre-learning correctly
Try solving math problems
In-depth learning to improve your thinking skills
Literacy Meets Mathematics
Conquering the first chapter of the unit

〈Third Topic〉 Other Things About School Life

1) Complete mastery of the notice board
2) Wear comfortable clothes
3) Choose the necessary school supplies
4) Various emotions encountered in the classroom
5) Parent-teacher counseling to open each other's hearts
6) Off-campus experiential learning guide
7) Student emotional and behavioral characteristics test
8) Wisdom learned from teachers
9) Spend your vacation
Check your learning
Have a variety of experiences
Forming habits

〈Fourth Topic〉 Parents' Roles as Parents

1) Wisdom learned at the playground
2) Create space for boredom
3) Time management after school
4) Into the child's interest
5) The power of sleep
Go to bed at a set time every day
Get enough sleep
Sleeping comfortably and feeling secure
6) Little things
7) Media use
Managing your usage time
Teaching smartphone use
Communicating with parents
8) The tug-of-war between love and discipline

In conclusion
1) Time spent together
2) Fostering independence
3) Learning is concrete

Conclusion - To the tomorrow that has not yet been reached

An Essential Guide for Parents from a First Grade Teacher
A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step: A parent's guide to child growth.

First grade is not simply a time to learn letters and math; it is an important time for children to form a new identity as "students" and grow into members of society.
However, many parents mistake this period for the starting point of competition, and they tend to focus on private education and advanced learning in a hurry.
"First Steps to School" guides parents through this anxiety and confusion so they don't get lost.

Author Jeong Seok-min worked as a first-grade elementary school teacher for a long time, observing children's growth up close.
Also, as a father of one child, he wrote a book about the experiences he gained while spending time with his children during his three-year parental leave.

The book is largely divided into four topics.
First, it is a process of creating basic living habits.
The habit of preparing one's own belongings, learning manners, and developing a sense of responsibility are the foundation of learning and social skills.
Second, basic study habits.
More important than the amount of workbooks are a focused attitude, sincerity, and concrete learning through play and experience.
Third, it is a practical guide covering all aspects of school life.
It covers essential guidelines for school life, such as preparing notices and school supplies, parent consultations, off-campus experiential learning, and vacation preparation, and touches on various topics that parents may be curious about.
Finally, we address the role of parents as parents.
It suggests ways to manage time after school, listen to your child's interests, and help them develop sufficient and stable sleep habits.
It also covers specific examples of media use, smartphone education, communication with parents, and the balance between love and discipline, providing realistic guidance that parents can implement in their daily lives.

Above all, this book conveys the message that “the important thing is to consistently work towards your child’s growth.”
It contains the belief that even if there are no visible changes today, if you silently invest love and time, it will bear fruit someday.
"First Steps to School" is a solid guide that helps parents put aside their impatience and look at their child's school life with a long-term perspective, and is a must-read for parents of first-grade elementary school students.