Our classroom blog serves many purposes throughout the school year. I usually update the blog every Friday and send out an email link to parents each time it is updated. I use the blog as a tool to share what we are working on in class, as well as to share pictures of some of our wonderful learning experiences. It's so fun to be able to see all our preschoolers hard at work and play! At the end of each blog post, I will also post important upcoming dates and reminders. This week, I will be sending home a permission slip to post your child's picture participating in classroom activities on our classroom blog. I will never post names or any other personal information. Please return this form to me at your earliest convenience.
On Tuesday, I will open the classroom doors at 12:25 pm. Upon arrival, please find your child's hook to the left of our classroom in the hallway and hang their belongings there. After your child has put away his/her belongings, they will enter the classroom to answer our question of the day and begin playing with table toys with their new friends. It is very normal for separation from a parent/caregiver on the first day (and sometimes even first few weeks) of school to be difficult for kids. Here a few tips to help drop off go a little smoother:
- Discuss fun things that your child is looking forward to doing at school ahead of time and what to expect while at school.
- Come up with a consistent goodbye routine (i.e. special handshake, a hug and a kiss on the forehead, etc.).
- When dropping off, give your preschooler a hug and let them know when you will be back and/or make a plan for something fun after class. (i.e. "I will pick you up after Free Choice. Tonight, we are going to the playground and play!"
- Try not to linger. Even if a child is having a meltdown, they are usually fine within minutes after a parent leaves. We will get in touch with you if a child has difficulty adjusting over a longer period of time.
I am looking forward to working with you and your child throughout the upcoming school year. I will see you on Tuesday (or Thursday for ECSE families)!
