The first day of school can be exciting at any age. However, for many toddlers this can bring feelings of apprehension and fear. This is often the first time that some children will be without their parents or someone they are familiar with for hours at a time. The unfamiliarity will often make it difficult for your child to feel comfortable going away to school. Preschool is an essential building block in your child’s development. It allows them to interact with other child that are their age in a classroom environment. Therefore, making them feel as comfortable and familiar with their new environment is important. Fortunately, there are a few interactive ways in which you can do this.
Read Books About Preschool with Them
Children’s books are one of the easiest ways that you can educate your child about a subject that may be a little more complex or unfamiliar. Look for children’s books that talk about preschool and read these books to or with your child. This will get them more familiar about the concept of school and in some cases, they may become excited about the idea of actually attending school.
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You can take your child to their potential new school and allow them to play on the playground. As they get more familiar with their surroundings, they may be more willing to come back. Try to take your child to the playground several times before they start their first day of preschool. If they have visited the school enough times it will eventually feel normal. On the first day of school, they will feel as though they are going to a place that they are familiar with rather than a place they have never