August is officially here! And while this may be the month of vacations, in just a few weeks children across the nation will be packing up their book bags and ending their Summer as they head off into their brand new classrooms. That’s right! Back to school time is approaching, and while this can be quite a relieving time for those parents who need to get back to concentrating on work, for many new Pittsburgh parents who are sending off their child to preschool for the first time, this can be quite stressful. This is why we here at Vibrant Pittsburgh have composed a short list of tips on how to prepare your child for preschool.
Preschool Prep.
1. Socialize. It’s necessary for children in preschools to get along with other children. This is why it’s important that, before you send your child to preschool, your child has learned the skills of sharing, turn taking and playing with others. A great hands on way to teach your child these skills are group play dates.
2. Listening. Preschools often emphasize listening and sitting still. Preparing your child for this ahead of time is a great way to assure an easy adjustment. Some great ways to teach this before heading off to preschool is by taking moments throughout the day to have your child stop, close his/her eyes and have your child tell you what he/she is hearing.
3. Morning Routine. Having a comfortable, easy going morning routine will help your child relax and be ready when it finally comes to assimilating into the strange new environment of preschool. Establishing this morning routine before preschool begins is a great idea, and making sure you keep this morning routine relaxed and comfortable once preschool begins, which may mean waking up earlier, will surely help with the adjustment.
4. Goodbye. For many children, preschool will be the first time he/she is away from his/her parents. This can be a scary and an anxious time for a child, especially if the child doesn’t understand when the parent will be back or where the parent is going. Being honest with your child about where you're going and when you'll be back, as well as establishing a goodbye routine, like a high five or a double kiss on the cheek, can be a comfortable way for your child to be sent off and feel reassured that you will be back soon.
Preschool can be a tough time for parents and an even more difficult time for children. It’s important to start thinking about your childs assimilation into socializing before the big day comes! For some more tips and tricks on sending your child to preschool, check out the Scholastic website here: http://bit.ly/15yosei
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