How to stay calm with a little over a week to the written PSLE papers
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Grace Lio encourages her daughter Jodi to do what she wants, like marking her own practice papers and taking time for family bedtime conversations.
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- Parents and children naturally feel stress before PSLE exams; focusing on calm, confidence and reviewing past mistakes help manage anxiety effectively.
- Different children need different calming strategies, such as breaks for perfectionists, focused revision for last-minute learners, and emotional support for quietly anxious kids.
- Parents must stay calm first, avoid pressuring children, and create a supportive home environment.
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SINGAPORE – When Grace Lio’s daughter finished her recent Chinese PSLE Oral exam, she nearly cried as it had been unexpectedly tough. Lio hugged Jodi throughout the day and kept telling her: “It’s okay. You are bigger than the PSLE.”