Advice for a Successful Beginning to Preschool:
- Visit the center before their 1st day.
· Allow enough time! Make sure you awaken early enough to have a relaxing morning with time to dress and eat a good breakfast.
· Agree on a good-bye ritual: how many kisses, hugs, etc.
· Upon arrival, help them find their cubby in the classroom, make sure your teacher is aware of your arrival, and say good-bye.
· Reassure your child that you will be back soon to pick them up, if you will not pick them up make sure the child is clear on who will be back to get them.
· If your child is upset, don’t worry! It’s been our experience that children recover quickly after their parents leave.
· Don't hang around after you have said good-bye. Once your child sees that you are reluctant to leave, it makes the child reluctant to stay.
· We have TISSUES! This may be harder for you than your child.
· Enjoy your morning!