A Happy Beginning to a School Life

Parents are always excited when their child starts preschool and childcare and most often they approach this major milestone with conflicting emotions. Probably excited about all the fun the child will have and the new friends they will make. At the same time, one may feel a little sad that their baby is venturing out into the big world without them. These emotions are normal. Children are also bound to have a host of feelings about this transition, feeling proud to be a big child but at the same time worried about being separated from parents and starting something unfamiliar.

Let’s check a few tips to make this beginning a happy one;

Tour the school- Your child might be worried about getting lost in their new school. To help them feel more confident on their first day, see if you can arrange a visit to the Best Preschools in Bangalore before they start. Once your child begins preschool make sure your child knows different routines of the day for example ,where they will be picked up and dropped off or what snack they will get, how the day will unfold for them etc , this will help calm their nerves.

Prioritize sleep – Adequate sleep will help your child cope with anxiety in a healthy way and process new experiences. It’s best to get into a school sleep routine much before preschool and day care starts.

Allow your child and yourself to experience the stress -This is an excellent opportunity for you to sit and talk with your child about what is bothering them, what their fears are and what can be done to help them feel better about the new surroundings in their playschool.

The first two days– If you are part of the Best Preschools in Bangalore, the school will request you to spend time in the school with the child and be an observer, watch them interact with the people and the environment in school.

The following days – Leave your child at the gate with the facilitators, you have made an important decision of enrolling them at the Preschool and Childcare and trust that your decision is what’s best for your child. Upon dropping your child, maintain a cheerful and calm disposition, we understand you are anxious, but don’t let them see that. You may stay in the vicinity so as to enable the playschool to call you in case of an emergency.

Separation anxiety– The child may be upset for the first few days, with bouts of crying especially in the mornings and on the way to Preschool. This is probably the first time they are being separated from their primary caretaker. However, as always children settle into the new routines and will soon enjoy the new experiences. The transition period is unique for each child and the settling in number of days will differ for each one. There is no magic formula!!

Always say goodbye – Predictability comforts a young child. By saying goodbye every time, you leave your child at pre-school and childcare, even if they cry, you create a predictable pattern. This will help your child trust you’ll return at the end of the day. Please ensure that you return on the time promised. Explain the concept of time through activities not hours/minutes. E.g.: mama will be back after your snack time; pappa will pick you up after you finish playing in the sand…. etc.

Talk to Teachers About Your Concerns – Best Preschools in Bangalore are always open to feedback and discussion. You should express your reservations if any, with your child’s teacher, and ask for support. You are likely to discover that your teacher has resources to help you help your child. After all, they’ve likely helped out numerous other children who have made a big move before!

When your child joins Preschool and Childcare for the first time, the experiences should be happy and joyful, as the beginning of something is what sows the seeds for the future years.