How to communicate with your teacher, written by two elementary school teachers with over 20 years of experience.
Smart Speaking Practice for Pre-Elementary and First Graders

Every March, children enter school.
Our friends become elementary school students and begin their school life with excitement.
But freshman life isn't always exciting.
Students must find their own classrooms and attend after-school classes that vary daily.
Also, I have to prepare my own supplies and there are more tasks to do.
Doing this much work can be tiring.
I feel upset because I don't listen to the teacher and I don't like the rules.
But if I can express my thoughts and feelings in 'words', I can adapt quickly.
Especially if you can convey your situation to your teacher, you can do well in school.

This book was written by two teachers who are currently teaching elementary school students for pre-elementary school students and first graders.
We've compiled a list of common challenges first graders face in the classroom, on the playground, in the cafeteria, and in the library, along with ways to work with teachers to resolve those situations.
We've also included parenting tips so you can read together at home.
These tips will be useful to parents.
Because you can teach your children to make school life easier.

· I went to school alone today, but I can't see the first grade class I saw yesterday! (Omitted) I can't find my class.
How do you say this?
♥ The school building is large and there are many classrooms, so there are often students who can't find their classrooms.
You should definitely remember your grade and class so that you can find your classroom when that happens.
It would be better if you also remember your homeroom teacher's name.
(syncopation)
When you can't see the classroom, try talking to adults passing by or your older sisters.
Or you can just walk into any part of the school and say something like:
Then everyone will help our friends.
“I’m in class 1, grade 1.
I don't know where the classroom is.
“Please let me know.”
·(Parenting Tip) Depending on the school, parents may accompany their children to the classroom for 1-2 weeks after they enroll. During this time, practicing finding the classroom through various entrances and exits with your child will help them develop a sense of direction.
If you tell your child the location of the places you are going and move with them during your daily life, they will develop a sense of direction and it will be helpful wherever they go.
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"I don't know where the classroom is"

· “If you don’t use your hands, you won’t be able to write properly.” (Omitted) Looking at my notebook, my handwriting is a mess.
I also want to write beautifully like my friend.
What do you do in this situation?
♥ First, learn how to hold a pencil correctly: You need to hold a pencil correctly to write correctly and quickly.
If you hold your pencil incorrectly, you are more likely to not be able to write beautifully and quickly even as you advance in grades.
Second, practice drawing lines: Hold the pencil and practice drawing thick lines by applying force to your hand.
Third, remember the exact stroke order of writing the letters: Remember the exact order of writing the letters that your teacher teaches you and practice it several times.
Fourth, using Korean language activities: After the Korean language activities, there is a section where you can practice writing correctly.
If you consistently practice writing with strength in your hand, you will definitely be able to write beautifully.
·(Parenting Tip) There are many students and parents who are concerned about their handwriting, even in the upper grades.
It will be of great help if you learn how to write correctly in the first grade.
You can think of the first grade curriculum as being all about writing correctly and developing good living habits.
Even if your child finds it difficult, if you practice by increasing the amount little by little every day, he or she will soon be able to write correctly.
And when you learn to write correctly, you will also be able to cut and color well.
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From "I want to write beautifully"

· 'I can't open this.
Who should I ask?' (Omitted) I'm thirsty and want to drink some juice first, but I can't open the lid.
How do you say this?
♥ When first graders are eating, their homeroom teacher is very busy.
Sometimes you have to warn them that fish might have bones, and other times you have to show them how to open a dessert bag.
And sometimes new foods require teaching them how to eat them.
If you pay attention to all your friends in class like this, there are times when the teacher can't see you and can't help you in advance.
In that case, try saying this.
“Teacher, I can’t open the drink cap properly.
help."
And if you look around, you'll definitely find someone who's good at opening drink caps.
Asking a close friend for help is also a good idea.
“Friend, you really open the lid well.
“Can you help me?”
If you praise your friend for something he or she does well and ask him or her to do it for you, he or she will feel good about helping you.
·(Parent Tip) Sometimes, desserts or drinks are served in containers that are difficult to open during meals.
Actually, there is no need to worry about first grade because the teacher will help you most of the time.
However, since you can't inspect it as closely as you can at home, it's a good idea to learn how to open the lid or tear the plastic yourself.
Give yourself frequent opportunities to practice at home, such as opening the lids of various bottles or tearing open the plastic wrap on desserts.

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From "I can't open the dessert lid"