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Central Co-Operative Nursery School |
SEPARATION TIPS FOR PARENTS
| One of the reasons for enrolling your child in nursery school is to help your child learn that sometimes it is important to spend time away from Mom or Dad. That independence is a wonderful feeling for both parent and child once it has been mastered. Here are some ideas for helping your child achieve that goal.
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Treat the idea of going to school in a matter of fact way. |
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Tell your child what he or she should expect to find at school. This includes other children, different toys with which to play, and a teacher who is there to help. |
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Before school opens, show your child what the building and playground looks like. |
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If you know other children who will be going to Central Co-Op, try to get together to play before school starts. It always helps to see a familiar face in a new situation. |
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If you expect that your child will have a problem separating from you, consider signing up later in the volunteer cycle so she/he will have time to adjust without you. |
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When leaving your child at school, try to get your child involved in play and then say a quick good-bye. Be sure that she/he knows that you'll be back in a little while. |
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The great majority of children (95%) do not have trouble separating from their parent. But if your child is one of the few, ask for the teachers help to get him or her playing. |
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If your child separates easier from Dad or Grandma, ask them to bring your child fro the first day or first few weeks and say your good-byes at home. |
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It's best to leave as quickly and calmly as possible. Don't be afraid to leave even if your child cries. We will call you with an update. |
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Don't forget to be prompt in picking up your child from school. |
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During the first full days of school, we will have coffee in the big hall (or in Room 7 if it is raining) for parents who wish to wait and see how his or her child is doing. Please feel free to take advantage of this opportunity. It is also a good time to meet other parents. |