How can i prepare my child for pre school?

Answer 1

First of all, if you haven’t already picked out a school, make a list of a few that you want to observe. I would go and observe each program for about an hour and watch without your child so you can get a good observation. Ask yourself some questions. "Are the children happy? Do the teachers seem happy? Are the children respectful? Does the teacher have good classroom management skills? Do the children "run a muck" or are they calm? Is the classroom clean and orderly?" Once you do this you will get a feel for the program and know if it is the right one for you.

I would ask how long the teachers have been there. Good programs keep their teachers. I would also ask about the teacher’s education. Find out if the school follows a teaching philosophy (Montessori, High Scope) if the teachers are trained in that area. Ask the teacher some hypothetical questions and see how she responds. "What would you do if a child bit another child? What would you do if a child broke something on purpose?" See if her responses match your ideas. Make sure that the teachers are trained in CPR. Find out about their sick policy. Go with your gut!

Once your find a school (if you already haven’t), take a day and go visit the school with your child. Tell him/her you're just there to watch what they do. Make sure you take some time to talk with his/her teacher to show that you are "friends" with her and that you like her. It often helps when a child knows that mom has a connection with the school.

Take your child to his/her new school several times before he/she starts. Drive by and say “That’s going to be your new school!” Let your child play on the playground to get familiar with it.

Try and set up some play dates and carpools for your child when they start the new school. It will greatly help him/her ease into the new school.

Make a quick exit when you drop your child off. Give a hug and kiss and say "goodbye". Your child will be more anxious if it is a prolonged goodbye. Do your best not to feel anxious. If you are feeling anxious, he/she will pick up on it and it will be much more difficult for him/her to transition.

It will take a little time, but your child will soon get used to the change and begin to enjoy their new school. Hope this helps! Good luck!

Answer 2

It depends on how much time you have. It would be best to take them to the preschool and stay with them for a few days, then leave them there alone for an hour, then two and so on. If you won't have time to do this at least drop by and allow the child to see the room and meet the teacher.Always be consistent with your schedule so they can learn to predict when you will be there to get them (i.e. mom always comes after snack or mom always comes while we are on the playground) and always call when you will be late. Establish a routine when dropping him/her off, example you come in say hello to the teacher, go to thier cubby take off coats, put in backpacks, then find a book to read or play with a toy or look at thier artwork on the walls, then say goodbye and leave. Resist the temptation to push him/her in the door and leave or hanging around too long. Expect the child to be upset but don't let them see you upset. Keep it positive (you'll have fun today) and smile when saying goodbye. They will stop crying trust me if they cry all day you'll know about it.

Answer 3

make sure your child has a positive self image.......everything else will come.....