How to prepare your child for childcare

 


Childcare is becoming very popular, as everyone’s family dynamic is different. Childcare, or kindergarten, is a form of early childhood education. While childcare prepares the child for school, you can prepare your child for childcare.

What do children learn in childcare?

Children, especially those approaching school age, are taught what is expected of them for school. For example, in Montessori education, children are taught five curricula areas: Practical Life, Sensorial, Language, Mathematics, and Culture.

Early childhood education is the start of your child’s full-time education. This is when children will be separated from their parents and exposed to new people and things. So, it would be very exciting for your child, however, at the start of this new experience, some may develop separation anxiety. It is important that you know how to identify and help your child.

What are the benefits of early childhood education?

·       Early childhood education enhances their learning skills

·       Prepares children for school and life

·       Enhances their physical, emotional, and speech development

·       Provides a fun learning environment created by professionals

Here are a few tips that might help your child deal with separation anxiety:

·       Practise separation for short periods of time, with a trusted family member

·       Assure your child you will be back at the end of the day

·       Avoid long goodbyes, and practise a short goodbye ritual

·       Arrange short, positive visits to the childcare before you start i.e., tour & orientation

·       Stay relaxed, calm, and positive during drop off

 

 

 


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