Children of any age, when they find themselves in a new environment for themselves, go through the so-called adaptation period. The kid needs stability, he needs constancy. This is why starting kindergarten can be very stressful for a child. And the younger he is, the longer and more difficult this period. The task of parents in this situation is to make the adaptation period as easy as possible and to minimize possible inconveniences.
Instructions
Step 1
For children under the age of three, the adaptation period usually lasts from 2 months to six months. So that in the future the child can attend kindergarten without harm to himself, it is first recommended to send him to the so-called groups of short-term stay, if parents and educators have such an opportunity. The most comfortable option is to leave your beloved child for only 2-3 hours 2-3 times a week for a walk and educational games. If the child adapts well to this group, then the number of visits can be increased. This should be done gradually: for example 2-3 days full day or full week half day for 1-2 months.
Step 2
If you do not have such an opportunity (or your kindergarten does not provide such a service), you need to start by visiting kindergarten for two weeks for 1-1.5 hours. If the child successfully went to kindergarten for two weeks, the next two weeks you can take him for 2-3 hours by adding breakfast or lunch, which more closely matches his individual regimen.
Step 3
At home, parents can also prepare their toddler for life in kindergarten. For this, it is advisable to observe the regime of the day, as close as possible to the regime of his future group. The less the daily routine of the crumbs changes, the more comfortable it will be in the new environment. Playing skills with other children will also help. When you go out to the playground or visit their peers, try to teach your child to get to know their peers and play with them. And besides, the more independent your baby is, the better. To be able to eat with a spoon and use a pot, you just need to teach your child before entering kindergarten.
