Every parent wants their child to be successful and happy in life. For a student, success primarily means understanding concepts well, scoring good grades, and feeling confident about their studies. Many parents think Classes 9 and 10 suddenly become “difficult”, but actually, the foundation is built much earlier, in Classes 6, 7 and 8. These school years are very important. The habits your child builds now will decide how smoothly they handle the pressure of board classes later. Here are some simple, practical habits that can really help your child thrive.
1. Studies Should Be the First Priority
This does not mean your child should only study all day. But studies should be treated as important and non-negotiable. Successful students take an interest in their learning and take responsibility for it. When studies are prioritised early, pressure reduces later.
2. Teach Your Child to Set Goals
Successful students always have goals. Goals give direction and reduce stress because the child knows what they are working towards. A goal can be simple, like: “I want to understand this chapter properly”, “I want to improve my maths marks this term.” Encourage your child to write down their goals. Writing helps them think clearly and stay focused. Goals should be specific and realistic.
3. Build the Right Attitude
Everything starts with attitude. A positive attitude towards learning makes a big difference. Even the best timetable will not work if the child does not want to study. Teach your child that: mistakes are okay, consistency matters more than perfection, and learning is more important than marks alone.
4. Planning and Setting Priorities
Staying focused does not mean becoming boring or giving up fun. It simply means planning ahead. Help your child make a simple daily routine, decide what is important first and balance studies, hobbies, and rest. They should learn that they cannot do everything at the last minute.
5. Learn From Common Mistakes
Many students feel heavy pressure in Class 10 because of mistakes made earlier, such as thinking, “there is still a lot of time”, not building strong basics in science, not practising maths regularly or ignoring class assignments. Because of this, they later spend more time memorising basics instead of revising for exams. Classes 6–8 are the best time to strengthen fundamentals, especially in maths and science.
6. Early Exposure to Competitive Exams
If your child may pursue science, NEET or JEE, Classes 6–8 are ideal for exploration. Encourage participation in national and international-level science and math Olympiads and other similar competitions. This helps children understand their interests early and build confidence. At Resonance Schools, we offer them the option to pick the “right foundations” from class 6th onwards to pursue other exam preparation too, along with basic education.
7. Teach Independence in Schoolwork
Children should slowly learn to manage assignment deadlines, test schedules, and daily study planning along with other co-curricular activities. Parents can guide, but the child should track their own work. This skill becomes extremely important in high school.
8. Social Skills and Emotional Growth Matter
Class 6-8 is not only about academics. Encourage healthy friendships, activities with friends and confidence to say “no” to wrong influences. Open conversations about topics like peer pressure, bad habits, and safety are very important. Good manners also go a long way; they help children get along with teachers, staff, and classmates.
Classes 6–8 are not “easy years to relax”. They are foundation years. By helping your child build the right habits now, discipline, consistency, independence, and confidence, you are setting them up for success in Classes 9 and 10, and beyond.
FAQ:
1. How many hours should a Class 6-8 student study daily?
A. Quality matters more than hours. Two to three focused hours with breaks is usually enough.
2. What if my child is average in studies right now?
A. That’s normal. Strong habits and consistency matter more than early rankings.
3. Should marks or understanding be given more importance at this stage?
A. Understanding concepts is more important. Marks improve naturally with clarity.
4. How does Resonance help students avoid common Class 9-10 mistakes?
A. By building strong fundamentals early, they reduce reliance on memorization later.
5. What kind of programs does Resonance offer for Class 6-10?
A. They offer Olympiad and Wisdom programs that focus on conceptual clarity, reasoning skills, and future exam preparation.
