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The transition from preschool to kindergarten comes with its mix of excitement and anxieties for both the child and the parent. It is a significant leap in terms of academics, socializing, and various physical activities. To make this transition smoother, the following are some proven and helpful tips for parents.
Primes Your Child’s Academic Skills
Kindergarten often requires a higher learning curve than what your child may have experienced in preschool. Try to expose your son or daughter as much as possible to counting, reading storybooks, recognizing alphabets, and basic pre-writing skills before they start kindergarten. Ensure these activities are fun so that your young scholar looks forward to them, making the entrance into kindergarten more familiar and exciting.
Bolster Their Social-Emotional Skills
Children should learn to articulate their feelings better and understand others’ emotions by the time they transition into kindergarten. Emotionally gifted children can handle conflict, share with others, understand turn-taking, and enjoy participating in group activities. Teach your child about different emotions using books, artworks, or through meaningful conversations.
Instill Independence
Kindergarten requires children to eat, change their clothes, wash their hands, and manage their belongings on their own. Parents must thus foster independence from an early stage and encourage them to do their things without capital help. Praise them for their efforts and not just their successes for maximum motivation.
Schedule Changes Gradually
Kindergarten may require an early morning wake-up compared to preschool which might challenge your little one. Start school timings a few weeks prior to the first day eliminating shock adjustments at once. Make bedtime earlier incrementally for smoother mornings without tantrums or rushes.
Connect with the Upcoming Teachers
Most schools arrange orientation sessions allowing students to meet their future teachers prior to starting school. Ensure you both attend these sessions for easier adaptation to new faces and environment saving your child from first-day nervousness.
Let your child lead the journey of navigating into the world of kindergarten with minimum fear and more excitement with these fuss-free steps.
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