Some call it daycare, others childcare or even kindergarten and they are all classified as early learning, which is a young child’s first introduction to the wide world they live in. Of course, every early learning program should be fun-based, with art, song, and dance playing an integral role. In this article, we take a look at ways that you can prepare your child for this exciting new aspect of their life.
Pay the school a visit
This should be done a few weeks before the big day; if you live in or near Tarneit, the Little Learners Day Care is the best choice, as this venue is perfect in every respect. Once you have visited the school, you will be able to accurately describe it to your child and that really helps them to prepare mentally for what is a major change in their life.
Take your child for a visit
Nothing prepares a child-like actually visiting the kindergarten, and this is possible if you book via the school’s website. There will be no hysterics or anxiety if your son or daughter is already familiar with the venue, which means a smooth transition when the big day arrives.
Compare your home schedule with the kindergarten program
You can do this a few weeks before day 1, try to put junior’s sleep time in unison with the school routine and this will make the transition a smooth one. You might be lucky and both routines are similar, which avoids stressing out junior.
Prepare a list of questions
This should be done when you visit for the first time; if, for example, your child is allergic to anything, the school should know if they have special dietary requirements, this should also be mentioned. The carers would wish to know many things about your child, which helps them work together. As a mother, you are obviously concerned about the new environment your child will soon experience, and this will ease your mind while also giving the school essential background information about a new student.
The more familiar your child is with the new venue, the easier it will be for him or her to adjust and they will enjoy this exciting new chapter of their life.