Transition and SWOT Analysis

Summer break has closed with the start of a new school year.  For many in the United States this is a normal transition of life.  How many of our children are changing teachers, classmates, and new buildings or campuses this school year?  Some are going to school for the very first time while others are starting their last year of school.  

Transitions are a paradox which Merriam-Webster Dictionary  defines as “A statement that is seemingly self-contradictory or opposed to common sense, and yet it is perhaps true.”  A paradox or a ‘pair ‘o ducks’ (“yay” duck and “yuck” duck) always walk together.  Kids will have a wide range of emotions happening at the same time and at varying times through the transition of beginning school which can take anywhere from two to six weeks.  Each child is impacted differently as they walk through this transition of a new school year.  

A great tool to be able to help your child in this transition is using the SWOT Analysis that will help you and your child identify opportunities for growth and improvement as they transition back to school.

Strengths –  Things your child knows that he/she does well…   Things your child knows…	Weaknesses –  Some of the things your child struggles with are… These are some of the things your child wishes he/she knew… These are a few of the things your child would like to improve…
Opportunity –  This year your child will have the opportunity to…   The thing(s) your child is looking forward to the most this year that could only happen where the child is going to be…	Threats –  These changes in school would be cause for concern for your child… Your child is afraid of…

If you are going through a personal transition yourself, then ask for your free SWOT Analysis Guide and start your journey with a Free Discovery Call .

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[1] “paradox.” Merriam-Webster.com, 2023.  https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/paradox, (17 Aug 2023).