ACADEMIC WELLNESS TIPS FOR STUDENTS Grade 4+

Find below suggestions on study tips, planning,writing ,reading , vocabulary,mindfulness ,positive mindset , avoid in diet for Academic wellness

Drink plenty of water to keep your brain and body hydrate.

Avoid consuming sugary and items with preservatives. Eat fresh fruits.

Eight hours of night sleep .Day time small nap is sufficient. Wakeup early and hit the book for better understanding.

Be aware of your learning style (visual,auditory & kinesthic) for better performance

Prepare a study schedule .Decide on same time -same place to sit and study daily ,this will help with wandering mind to settle (mindful).Avoid procrastination, develop habit of reviewing lesson & homework after school.

Take breaks in between study to rejuvenate .set alarm as reminder.

Have a exclusive time of day allotted for study purpose.

Keep away from phone & tab during study.

Study in quiet place, free of distractions.

Daily do physical exercise, meditation & mindfulness to develop endurance ,strength & focus.

Make small chunks of long lessons for better understanding .

Write with suitable writing tool.Avoid practicing pressure writing . Grasp the tool with tripod grasp (three finger- thumb,index & middle finger).Avoid switching hand (right and left hand) while writing.

Dynamic Tripod grasp

Read carefully and with comprehension.

Practice learning new word from Dictionary to enhance vocabulary.

Improve spoken language.

Put up on wall - positive affirmations to develop postive mindset towards study and exam.

Develop leisure activites to connect and enrich your knowledge.

"IT IS BETTER TO BE WISE THAN INTELLIGENT"

Play brain booster game,Tangram,Memory game,language game ,concept game,target hitting game for brain health.

Hope this post find you helpful!

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