"I was brave today" AVAILABLE on amazon
The I Was Brave Today series celebrates children's bravery as they experience typical milestones throughout childhood. In the first book of the series, Nicky realizes his own courage during his first day of preschool!
tips on starting preschool from a school director
INVOLVE YOUR CHILD
READ ABOUT WHAT TO EXPECT BEFORE THE BIG DAY
READ ABOUT WHAT TO EXPECT BEFORE THE BIG DAY
Allow your child to pick out a special backpack or lunchbox for school.
READ ABOUT WHAT TO EXPECT BEFORE THE BIG DAY
READ ABOUT WHAT TO EXPECT BEFORE THE BIG DAY
READ ABOUT WHAT TO EXPECT BEFORE THE BIG DAY
Books are a great way to ease stress or anxiety. Read daily to your child and make story time fun.
ENCOURAGE INDEPENDENCE
READ ABOUT WHAT TO EXPECT BEFORE THE BIG DAY
ENCOURAGE INDEPENDENCE
Help your child practice basic self-care skills like dressing themselves. washing hands, putting on their shoes.
VALIDATE FEELINGS
CREATE A PREDICTABLE MORNING ROUTINE
ENCOURAGE INDEPENDENCE
Being brave doesn't mean not being nervous and scared, it means doing it despite being nervous. Validate those feelings..
VIST THE SCHOOL/CLASSROOM
CREATE A PREDICTABLE MORNING ROUTINE
CREATE A PREDICTABLE MORNING ROUTINE
Meet the teacher and tour the classroom to become familiar with the environment.
CREATE A PREDICTABLE MORNING ROUTINE
CREATE A PREDICTABLE MORNING ROUTINE
CREATE A PREDICTABLE MORNING ROUTINE
Create a predictable morning routine for getting ready and going to school.
CREATE A GOODBYE ROUTINE
CREATE A GOODBYE ROUTINE
CREATE A GOODBYE ROUTINE
Create a short goodbye ritual every morning that you repeat each day.
TEACHER COMMUNICATION
CREATE A GOODBYE ROUTINE
CREATE A GOODBYE ROUTINE
Talk to your teacher about your child's needs. Have open communication about their day and how they are transitioning.
BE PATIENT
CREATE A GOODBYE ROUTINE
BE PATIENT
Adjusting to such a big change takes time. Be patient with your child and yourself.