Back to school time means changes for children and families. Transitions are exciting opportunities for children to learn and grow. Parents and early childhood professionals share a role in making children feel safe and secure as they move to new educational settings. Of course, such milestones in children's lives can cause anxiety for both children and parents. Strengthening the ties between school and home will help create a smoother transition.
What can parents do?1. Start daily routines and rituals. Let your child become involved with packing lunch or laying out clothes. Also, set a specific bed time.
2. Be enthusiastic about school. If you are excited and confident, your child will be as well.
3. Have family time each night to share thoughts about the day.
4. Ask you child to rate their day 1-5. This way you can gauge how their day went, even if they can’t remember specific details.
Back to school time means changes for children and families. Transitions are exciting opportunities for children to learn and grow. Parents and early childhood professionals share a role in making children feel safe and secure as they move to new educational settings. Of course, such milestones in children's lives can cause anxiety for both children and parents. Strengthening the ties between school and home will help create a smoother transition.
What can parents do?1. Start daily routines and rituals. Let your child become involved with packing lunch or laying out clothes. Also, set a specific bed time.
2. Be enthusiastic about school. If you are excited and confident, your child will be as well.
3. Have family time each night to share thoughts about the day.
4. Ask you child to rate their day 1-5. This way you can gauge how their day went, even if they can’t remember specific details.