Handbook

How to prepare

A new environment can be scary for any child. The following are some guidelines to make it a smooth transition:

1. Only speak in a positive manner about his/her new school.

2. Bring your child in for a visit before their start date and converse with them about what they saw or who they met on their visit. Talk about exciting elements of the classroom or playground. Talk about their teachers and refer to them by name and frequently so that your child can be familiar with them.

3. Each classroom has a daily schedule that your teacher will provide you. You will also receive a monthly calendar with their lesson plan and activities listed. Talk with your child about the things coming up that you feel will be of particular interest to them.

4. Start out on the right foot and plan ahead so that they do not feel rushed or hurried. Provide them with a nutritious breakfast.

5. Keep a positive attitude about your choice in child care, your child can sense any apprehension or anxiety you may have about your preschool decision. 6. A quick drop off is always best, a lingering parent may confuse a child. Always say goodbye and never sneak out. Your child’s teacher is there to calm any separation anxieties.