Preparing Little Ones For A Successful First Year Of Preschool
Preschool programs are designed to provide your child with a good foundation for the rest of the years that they'll spend in the education system. The program will help your child grow to understand what's expected of him or her in a classroom setting, how to get along with other students, as well as how to follow instructions. Here, you'll find a few tips that can help you prepare your little one for a successful first year in preschool.
Sharing is Caring
One of the most difficult elements of putting a group of small kids in a classroom with each other is that not every child comes to preschool knowing how to share. Spend some time each day working to teach your little one how to share and how to respond to children that don't like to share. Make sure that your little one understands that not all kids will share willingly at first, but will learn just as your little one has.
Communication
Set up a pretend classroom in your kitchen. Work with your little one to limit his or her talking without raising his or her hand and to wait until called on to talk. If your little one understands this concept prior to starting preschool, the teaching staff will have much more time to focus on teaching your little one the other skills that you want him or her to learn in school.
Potty Breaks
Many preschools require the students to be potty trained before they begin class. Be sure to work with your little one to know when it's time to go. It can be embarrassing even at this young age to have bathroom accidents. If your little one is still having accidents from time to time, make sure to include at least one change of clothes in his or her backpack each day to avoid having to run to the school with a change of clothes when accidents happen.
It's Good to be Kind
Now is the time to nip meanness in the bud. Schools don't tolerate mean kids very well. Talk with your little one about how it's good to be kind. Tell him or her how many new friends they could make if they are nice to all of the kids in class – even the ones that may be different in one way or another.
The more you work with your little one at home, the more time your little one will get to spend learning and enjoying their preschool experience. For more information, contact your local children's preschool program.
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