How to Prepare Your Child for Preschool Children are considered ready for preschool around the age of three, but many parents will struggle with having their child adjust to their new routine. Here¿s what you can do to prep your toddler for preschool.
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| What to Do in Advance If your child is preschool ready, you can prepare him or her during the weeks ahead of actually starting preschool. Here¿s what experts recommend: Arrange playdates: Try to encourage your child to play well with other children, share toys, and work together on projects. Talk to your child: Explain what preschool is, what her day will be like, and how much fun it is going to be. Answer every question she asks, even difficult ones, patiently and honestly. You can also read bedtime stories about preschool to your child. Explore together: When you get to the preschool, spend a good 20 minutes with her getting to know others and work on an activity together. Once your child is into the activity with other kids, prepare to leave. Say goodbye: Say goodbye to your child cheerfully with a kiss and a hug. If you appear sad or tense, he may become anxious and fearful too! Reassure him that you¿ll be back to pick him up soon. Allow independence: Your child may be anxious for the first few days and you may feel the urge to rescue her. It is normal for kids to start crying out of separation anxiety, but teachers know how to handle it. Let your child and her teacher work this out. However, it is perfectly appropriate to call the school and check if she¿s okay. |
| When preparing your child for preschool, remember to make it fun for her. The more fascinated she is about preschool, the easier it wll be for her to make the transition to her new schedule. | |
