Primary School can be defined as the essential or primordial (first) in terms of degree or order, which ensures that an individual acquires knowledge that can be considered basic. This type of knowledge is vital, since the bases are forged to prepare the child for the challenges that he will face for his higher education. 

 


We know that as parents it is very important to consider certain points before admitting our children to an educational institution. In these times, competition in all areas has been increasing more and more; For this reason, it is important to make sure that the institution where you decide to enroll your children complies with the points that we are going to present below.

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To discover the tips or characteristics to correctly choose a Primary School for your children, we invite you to continue reading the article.

8 tips to choose the ideal primary school for your children:

  1. Values, mission and vision:

It is extremely important that you verify as parents what the ideals of the institution are, if you want your child to receive an education where certain specific values ​​are inculcated , that you want to forge for him or her, what the institution for them and above all that the vision of the institution is to become an avant-garde institution.

An institution that is in constant movement and that is developed and updated with all the educational tools that are used, in order to stand out from other institutions and most importantly, that therefore, the students who are studying in this institution stand out. equally on others. 

  1. Enrichment activities (extracurricular) for the child:

Not only the classes taught by the institution are the most important thing, the child must learn to develop other types of characteristics or skills in order to discover what he likes culturally and based on that, to be able to direct him to those areas. 

Also, speaking specifically of sports activities, it is important for the health of children to forge the habit of doing some type of physical activity that keeps them in good physical and mental health.

Some of the benefits that can be obtained by practicing physical activities are:

  • Improve their motor and physical development.
  • Avoid a sedentary lifestyle that can cause future complications in your health.
  • Instill in them a habit that they should have for a lifetime.
  • Prevent respiratory problems.
  • Encourage your sense of self-improvement.
  1. Schedules:

As a working mother or father , we know that you are worried about finding an institution that takes good care of your child, and above all, meets the hours that you need to cover at work or other activities. An ideal institution should have morning and evening hours, with activities that enrich the child's daily life and that make him/her feel comfortable and happy in the institution where he or she is studying.

  1. Facilities and proximity:

It is important that the institution where you decide to enroll your child is accessible to you as a parent. It must be considered that said institution is close to home or work, this so that the daily routine and the transfer are much more comfortable for everyone. 

Another important aspect to consider is the facilities. You must make sure that the facilities are the most suitable, hygienic and safe for children. He considers that this institution is where he will spend more than 70% of the time of his life, it is a priority that the boy or girl is comfortable and, above all, that these facilities have everything they need for them.

  1. Educational methodology: 

There are countless methodologies that schools implement to teach their students, and their effectiveness depends a lot on the personality of the boy or girl himself. It is important that you consult this in order to determine if that institution is the ideal one for him or her. 

  1. Use of current tools:

As mentioned above, an ideal educational institution must be avant-garde, it must be prepared for the constant changes that are made every day in this changing and competitive time. The use of technological tools helps children to begin to soak up these new work methods, and, above all, prepares them for a future full of challenges. These tools also help students stand out from other educational institutions, and above all, to generate a prosperous future for them. 

  1. Academic staff:

It is worth emphasizing that the teacher or teachers who will teach the subjects that they will teach the students are the key to being able to transmit the appropriate knowledge to the children, as well as their way of teaching the classes. That is why it is of the utmost importance to make sure that the institution hires the right personnel and is prepared to provide the best possible service to your children. 

  1. Languages:

To finish with our tips, we will talk about languages. As we have already stressed many times in the course of this article, the world has become increasingly competitive, and it is necessary to adapt or prepare our children for it. 

Having knowledge of a second language always opens many doors in the future . Even, the English language is no longer considered as a benefit, but as a mandatory requirement for many important companies that are hiring staff. 

Now you know what are the 8 main tips that you must follow to choose an ideal primary school for your children. We invite you to continue reading our blog and visit Justo Sierra's main page, we know that the most important thing for you is your family, so leave them in the right hands and help them ignite their inner flame.