He's an only child and although i have always worked he's been taken care of by a family member on a one-on-one basis. He's somewhat spoiled and always the center of attention. Im afraid this will be a big change for him.
2007-01-11 02:57:26 · 9 answers · asked by Marie 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
The best things you can do for him now is to teach him how to: put on his own coat and hat, to put on his own shoes and boots, to wash his hands after the bathroom and before eating, and to solve problems with words.
2007-01-11 03:02:43 · answer #1 · answered by elaeblue 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sit down with the caregiver and work out a "routine". Start by setting a certain time for certain activities, like coloring, learning letters/numbers/ colors, free play, crafts and music. Most pre-k classes do work first thing in the morning and music/dance. He needs to be used to structured time. This is one of the hardest things for a child to adjust to. He is probably used to doing what he wants, when he wants and this won't work in a classroom. Also, try to find a church daycare he can go to a couple of times a week.
2007-01-11 03:22:41 · answer #2 · answered by jiminycricket 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try presenting it like a big-boy privilege. I told my son (who is nearly 4) that he would be going to 'school', to help him become excited about it. Make sure that you establish a routine before and after daycare .. your son is going to need stability, especially while he becomes adjusted to this new environment. Also be sure to spend extra time with him when possible and try and be patient, because he's bound to have some melt-downs here and there. Once he's been there a couple weeks, he'll have made new friends and he'll enjoy learning new things and truly enjoy going. Best of luck!
2007-01-11 04:15:37 · answer #3 · answered by Duckie314 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Speak to him about going to school. Have him visit the facility and spend time with the teachers with you around so that he is aware that you are okay with other adults looking after him. Make sure he understands that you will be working while he is in school.
If he begins to suffer from seperation anxiety, the worst thing for you to do is stay with him at school. Just drop him off, say your goodbye's and leave. It's heartbreaking for a parent to see their child crying, I know, but please believe that in five minutes, they are FINE!!!!
Hope this helps!
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2007-01-11 05:09:45 · answer #4 · answered by crodriguez1010 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I talked to my son about it for a week first. Then I left him there for half day for the 1st week and I or another family member picked him up. After that we left him later and later. Then he was fine, he asked to go to school on days off. I always make sure to tell him who is picking him up when I drop him off like, " Grandma will pick you up as soon as you finish music time today".
2007-01-11 03:19:35 · answer #5 · answered by rezrek 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I hope he goes down for a nap easily. Has he been taught to 'share'?? And yes..I hope he can speak well. And, being able to do things on his own will help. No one likes to care for a child that old that is still thought of as a 'baby.' (Been there, done that.)
2007-01-11 03:05:40 · answer #6 · answered by TexasRose 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try it out at first by leaving him there for a short time to see how things go before just jumping into it.
2007-01-11 03:07:29 · answer #7 · answered by angelbaby 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I agree with angelbaby.... leave him there for short periods of time and gradually increase the amount of time he spends there. This will ease him into it.
2007-01-11 03:19:46 · answer #8 · answered by artsycasey 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
USE NANNY 911 TIPS THEY WORKED ON MY KID
2007-01-11 03:03:57 · answer #9 · answered by dueceyourface 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋