Don’t say ‘just do your best’: What your child actually needs to hear before the PSLE别说“尽力就好”：孩子在小六会考前真正需要听到的是什么？
Expert advice on how parents can give the right words of encouragement for their child before PSLE Read more at straitstimes.com.
President’s Award for Teachers 2026 recipient Ong Xuan Wan with Primary 6 pupils at Dazhong Primary School.
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Published Sep 20, 2026, 11:15 AM
Updated Sep 20, 2026, 11:15 AM
Parents should use calm, grounding words and acknowledge their child's feelings to ease PSLE panic, rather than offering empty reassurances like "just do your best".
For children unprepared for the PSLE, parents should focus on achievable tasks and maintain simple study routines.
Parents must avoid comparisons and conditional praise, emphasising unconditional love and support.
Explore the PSLE Companion microsite for more insights and tips.
SINGAPORE – It is just days before the PSLE, and you want nothing more than to be your child’s biggest cheerleader. You offer what feels like the ultimate comforting phrase: “Just do your best.”
2026年总统教师奖获得者王璇婉与大众小学六年级学生合影。
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发布于 2026 年 9 月 20 日上午 11:15
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家长应该用冷静、沉稳的语言来安抚孩子的情绪，并认可他们的感受，以减轻小六会考的恐慌，而不是提供诸如“尽力就好”之类的空洞保证。
对于尚未做好小学离校考试准备的孩子，家长应该注重让他们完成力所能及的任务，并保持简单的学习习惯。
父母应该避免比较和有条件的表扬，强调无条件的爱和支持。
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新加坡——距离小六会考仅剩几天，你只想成为孩子最坚定的支持者。你脱口而出一句看似最能安慰人心的话：“尽力就好。”