分类： 入园准备_en

Take your child to the kindergarten in advance to get familiar with the environment, and read picture books about kindergarten. Establish a goodbye ritual, and leave firmly after saying a proper goodbye. Do not sneak away, as it will make the child feel even less secure. Prepare a transitional object (a family photo or a favorite toy). Pick up and drop off on time, and try to pick up as early as possible in the first few days.

Take your child to the kindergarten in advance to familiarize them with the environment, and read picture books about kindergarten. Establish a goodbye ritual, and leave firmly after a proper farewell. Don’t slip away secretly, as that will make the child feel even less secure. Prepare a transitional object (a family photo or a favorite toy). Pick up and drop off on time, and try to pick up earlier during the first few days.

Preparation Before Starting Kindergarten

Psychological Preparation

• Take your child to visit the kindergarten in advance to familiarize them with the environment
• Read picture books about kindergarten to learn about kindergarten life
• Describe kindergarten in positive language, without scaring them
• Create a goodbye ritual so the child feels secure

Preparation for Self-Care Skills

• Feed themselves with a spoon and drink by themselves
• Dress and undress in simple clothes and shoes on their own
• Express the need to use the toilet and use it by themselves
• Put away their own toys and belongings

Preparation for Social Skills

• Experience playing with other children
• Learn to share and take turns
• Be able to express their needs in words
• Know basic polite expressions

Ways to Ease Separation Anxiety

• Build a sense of security: tell your baby that Mom will definitely come to pick them up
• Don’t sneak away: say a proper goodbye, then leave firmly
• Prepare a transition object: bring a family photo or a favorite toy
• Pick up on time: try to pick up early in the first few days to give the child a sense of security
• Spend more time together after coming home: don’t interrogate about kindergarten; wait for the child to speak up

Adjusting Parents’ Mindset

• Trust the teachers, trust the child
• Don’t linger at the door, as seeing you makes the child more anxious
• Crying in the early days is normal; keep bringing them
• Stay in communication with teachers to learn how the child is doing at school

Separation anxiety is not only felt by children, but also by parents. Give yourselves and your child some time; adjustment is a process.