How to stay calm with a little over a week to the written PSLE papers距离小六会考笔试还有一周多时间，如何保持冷静
Tips for parents to help children stay calm, confident and focused during the final week before the PSLE written exams. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Grace Lio encourages her daughter Jodi to do what she wants, like marking her own practice papers and taking time for family bedtime conversations.
PHOTO: COURTESY OF GRACE LIO
Published Sep 13, 2026, 02:19 PM
Updated Sep 13, 2026, 02:19 PM
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.
Explore the PSLE Companion microsite for more insights and tips.
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.”
格蕾丝·利奥鼓励女儿乔迪做自己想做的事，比如自己批改练习卷，以及抽出时间与家人进行睡前谈话。
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发布于 2026 年 9 月 13 日下午 2:19
更新于2026年9月13日下午2:19
家长和孩子在小六会考前自然会感到压力；专注于保持冷静、自信和回顾过去的错误有助于有效缓解焦虑。
不同的孩子需要不同的安抚策略，例如，完美主义者需要休息，考前突击者需要集中复习，而那些内心焦虑的孩子需要情感支持。
父母首先要保持冷静，避免给孩子施加压力，并营造一个支持性的家庭环境。
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新加坡——格蕾丝·廖的女儿最近参加了小学离校考试（PSLE），考完后几乎要哭了，因为考试比预想的要难得多。廖女士整天都抱着乔迪，不停地安慰她说：“没关系，你比PSLE考试更强大。”