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Starting a Preschool with Confidence

September 4, 2019 by Mommy Evolution Leave a Comment

Starting a preschool can be scary for a kid… let alone a parent!

There’s nothing like a major milestone in a child’s life to test a parent’s confidence… to to mention your kid’s!

Big changes like a new preschool or classroom can be trying for kids and adults alike, but tackling the transition a little at a time can make it easier on everyone. This post contains affiliate links.

Starting a Preschool with Confidence - help your child transition smoothly into preschool or kindergarten | Mommy Evolution

Starting a Preschool with Confidence

Most parents agree that being confident is important.

Can you believe that only 1 in 3 parents feels confident on a typical day, according to KinderCare’s Parent Confidence Report.

And think about this — experts say your own feelings can impact youngsters.

Whether your child is making a big change like starting a preschool or stepping up from pre-K into kindergarten, they probably have some worries about starting in a new place.

However, each child is different.

Some kids show up ready and raring to go, eager to explore and meet new friends.

Some kids can be a little clingy, tearful or even refuse to look at the teacher or take a step through the door.

If you think your child might have trouble making the transition, try some of these strategies to help ease both of you into a more comfortable place and build confidence for a successful school year.

 

Set up classroom visits before school starts.

Sometimes fear comes from the unknown.

By visiting ahead of time and seeing firsthand, your child can become familiar with the layout of the classroom, meet the teachers and know what to expect, which can help alleviate some of the anxiety and jitters.

We even did this when my boys started middle school. 

A walk through can be the difference between a good first day or week or a rough start.

Talk with your child’s teacher about the transition.

Your child’s teacher should be your partner, so be open and honest from the start.

Talk about how your child handles change, what causes stress or what behaviors the teacher might expect.

Don’t be afraid to call and ask for updates on your child to see how things are going.

Set up regular check-ins over the next few weeks to talk about any additional support your child may need.

Avoid sneaking away from your child at drop-off when starting a preschool.

Talk about what will happen ahead of time.

Also, create a consistent and predictable drop-off ritual, such as two high-fives, a hug and a wave from the window, to ensure your child feels secure and safe.

Continue this routine every day to help your child get used to the classroom environment and make sure the process is a quick, happy one.

While you’re typically welcome in most classrooms, lingering too long can make it harder on your child once you do leave.

I’ve watched too many parents not leave and it just become a storm of tears from the child. Usually if the parent left, the child was fine within one minute.

Be enthusiastic. Just like laughter, excitement is contagious.

Rather than focus on nerves or uncertainty, share your own memories from school including how you felt at the beginning of a new school year.

Share the excitement you had of learning and meeting new friends, which can help your child get hyped up, too.

Set up a work station at home.

Creating a designated space at home for your little learner to do homework, read, write, draw and complete art projects can help set him or her up to develop good study habits.

Stock this station with:

  • colored paper
  • crayons
  • markers
  • pencils
  • glue sticks
  • scissors
  • books
  • stickers
  • and other necessary tools

And leave room for stowing a backpack!

Encourage your child to spend time working on educational endeavors in the space each night.

Help your child feel prepared and confident to tackle whatever the school year brings with these tips for a successful start and transition back to school.

A special thanks to KinderCare for these expert tips. You can view the full Parent Confidence Report on their website.

 

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