5 Easy Steps to Help Your Child Move on From Play Based Preschool to Kindergarten

1. Blog02-Havenschoolhouse.sg 5 Easy Steps to Help Your Child Move on From Play Based Preschool to Kindergarten A child’s first year of school is a major milestone. It marks the transition from play based preschool to kindergarten and a big change in your child’s life. Many parents still wonder how they can prepare their child for this change and if there are any things that they can do to make major change easier. Here are 5 easy steps you can take to help them. 1. Visit the kindergarten with your kid that you will be attending The first step in preparing your child from play based preschool is to visit the kindergarten and make him/her acquainted with the surrounding. There, help your child connect with the teachers and other kids. 2. Prepare your child As a parent, you can help your child prepare for school by reading books and talking about school. Talk about what the new school will be like and what he or she can expect from it. Let your child know that you are excited for him or her to start school and that you will be proud of him or her. 3. Make sure your child is well rested and fed before the school To help ease any anxiety your child may have, feed him or her with good food before heading off to school in the morning. A sleepy or hungry child can throw tantrums. Be sure your child has a good breakfast before leaving home so that they won’t be hungry. Set proper bed timings and schedule for the kid. 4. Encourage Your Child to Say ‘Bye’

2. Blog02-Havenschoolhouse.sg If your child is anxious about going to school, encourage him or her to say ‘bye’ when you drop him or her off at school. This will help your child feel independent. Your child will also realize that he is going to be away. 5. Be patient with your child A new environment can be overwhelming for your child, especially if he or she is away from his parents for the first time. To help ease the anxiety, acknowledge his/her challenges, and the transition time, and try not to push him too hard. Remember, joining a school is a very big milestone for your kid. As a parent, you need to be very patient with your kid.