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Dear Parents, The first day of preschool can be a scary time for some kids. They walk in to a new room with all these new kids, the new grownup teachers, and new “stuff”. It’s no wonder some kids suddenly cling to parents and cry! Here are a few tips for getting through the first few days. Try to act confident yourself. If you seem anxious and unsure about leaving your child, children pick up on that and start wondering if there really is something about which to worry. Stay for only the 5 or 10 minutes that it takes to get your child to the restroom and then settled. A longer or shorter amount of time may make separation harder. Prepare them for your goodbye as you arrive and walk in together. Make it clear that preschool is for kids, not moms and dads. When you leave, make sure you give that kiss and say goodbye. Trying to “sneak out” when the child is busy and not looking, sometimes makes kids panic a few minutes later, and may make separation even more difficult the next day. Separation problems sometimes do show up on the second or third day, just when you think you’re getting off easy! It is also common for children to have problems when they have not had enough rest or if there are major changes in their lives. Let us know if there is anything happening at your house that you think is important for us to know. If your child ever has an especially hard time, we will certainly give you a call and you may decide if you want to pick up early. If there is a problem, it very rarely lasts for long. We understand your little one’s fears and have lots of tricks up our sleeves to help them through. We’re looking forward to a great year!
Sincerely, Mrs. Deb and Mrs. Stone
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