Adjusting/Transitioning to a new school

When my son left preschool & headed for kindergarten, he was extremely anxious.  prior to beginning our summer vacation, i called his new school & asked to come in to view the classroom.  the teacher & aide, as well as the children, were very welcoming.  my son got to sit on the rug with the other kids for a story, hold up the picture cards for weather of the day & watch how a typical morning routine unfolded.  during the summer we would drive by the school & talk about where he would play & what classroom was his.  we also were able to go back into the classroom a week or so before school & meet with his teacher again.  i was amazed when i dropped him off the first day!  no tears at all & he readily separated from me.  i would recommend meeting the teacher, touring the school, asking if there is a new students/parents welcoming committee.  do all you can to set up playdates (if your kids are younger) prior to them entering a new school, so your child will know at least one or two children in his classroom.  as a parent, it helps to join the parent/teacher organization or to volunteer at lunchtime (a good way to meet other moms & develop relationships with your child's classmates as well).

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