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starting preschool
My first child is going off to preschool in five weeks. I know that
this isn't a big deal, but it is for me. How do I encourage her independence and prepare her for this amidst my own personal feelings on the subject? On a related note, the preschool has shared that they will be doing a home visit next month to meet our daughter and visit with her. I am also getting her together with some other children that will be attending the same class. Is there anything else I can do to ease the transition? Is there anything else I need to do? Karen |
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Karen ) wrote:
My first child is going off to preschool in five weeks. I know that this isn't a big deal, but it is for me. How do I encourage her independence and prepare her for this amidst my own personal feelings on the subject? You might want to read her a few books about what preschool is like. I know there is a Mr. Rogers book about starting school, for instance, and an Oliver Pig book, and probably lots of others. My kids about wore out a book called _Dog Goes to Nursery School_ (which we had by coincidence because someone thought it was cute, but it came in handy). --Helen |
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Karen G writes:
My first child is going off to preschool in five weeks. I know that this isn't a big deal, but it is for me. How do I encourage her independence and prepare her for this amidst my own personal feelings on the subject? It seems very hard to answer since we have no idea what your "own personal feelings on the subject" are. We also have no idea how old she is, how much time she'll be spending in preschool, or what type of preschool it is. David desJardins |
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"Karen G" wrote in message news My first child is going off to preschool in five weeks. I know that this isn't a big deal, but it is for me. How do I encourage her independence and prepare her for this amidst my own personal feelings on the subject? On a related note, the preschool has shared that they will be doing a home visit next month to meet our daughter and visit with her. I am also getting her together with some other children that will be attending the same class. Is there anything else I can do to ease the transition? Is there anything else I need to do? I would ask her what she thinks preschool will be like and ask if she has any questions about it. Then, I'd follow her lead. Kids are so different that you could have a wide range from kid A worrying that mommy will be lonely without her to Kid Z who is charging out the door without a thought or care in the world, Kid R who won't eat what is offered at home but will eat two of everything at pre-school, and Kid K who does the opposite with the eating thing, and so on. Listen to her. Listen to her again and often after she starts. Expectations may not pan out for her, or something may happen that bothers her but she doesn't share unless you make sure to create the opportunities for her to do so. Good luck. From what I've heard, kids leaving for their first day or school ever is much harder on mom and dad left at home than the kid. -Aula --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.502 / Virus Database: 300 - Release Date: 7/18/03 |
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I think it's wonderful that they make a special effort to meet the child
prior to school, and in a setting which is familiar and safe already. (the child's own home) :-) We went to open house, but that didn't tell us much. The event was very loosely organized, with children playing everywhere, and parents reading their handouts and trying to think on the spot which questions to ask. A couple of points of advice: 1. Read thoroughly everything you are given. Prepare questions (if you have any) and write them down. If you don't get a chance to speak directly to your child's teacher, send a friendly note to address your concerns. Good communication can and should be established early. 2. Pay particular attention to details which will be important to your child, such as lunch/snacks, bathroom time, dress code, school supplies, etc. If there is a favorite clothing item which is not permissible at school, your child needs to know beforehand. Likewise about eating and potty rituals. If something is going to be drastically different from the way it is at home, it's best to start practicing the new way. (my DD had a freak out when faced with the concept of bathroom stalls) Know which school supplies are intended for group use. Assuming you have a list of stuff to bring in, that is. (my DD had a freak out when they took the play-doh she brought and put it in the cabinet. she didn't understand it was for class use. I had to buy her some for home) 3. Relax! :-) Kids pick up on nervous tension. If you stay calm and focused on the positive, it should all go pretty smoothly. Just remember, preschool is great! You're both going to be glad you chose to include it in your lives. You may want to think about your own school experiences, and remember the good times. You don't necessarily have to share all this with your child, at this tender age. But just relive a little, and perk up your confidence in your ability to navigate transitions. You'll both do just fine! :-) Carol |
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