Getting a Positive Start:
The following list of suggestions, considerations and reminders has been developed to assist parents in making school a positive experience for you and your child. They reflect our collective knowledge of child development, years of experience in caring for and educating young children as well as our involvement with their families.
  • 1. Give your child an opportunity to visit.

  • 2. Before your child starts school talk to him/her positively about school explaining all the benefits of attending school.  Prepare your child that you will be leaving but reassure him/her that you will return at a specific time.

  • 3. If at all possible, we suggest that you make your child’s first day 1 to 5 days before you must start work or have a scheduled appointment.   This will help both parents and children to be more relaxed and less rushed on their first days of school.

In most cases, children do well with just a few tears in the beginning. However, if your child has a difficult time making the adjustment, we will be happy to meet with you to devise a plan that will help your child feel secure and safe in their new environment.

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