Making the transition from being home to going to preschool can be a hard time for children.  There are some things you can do to help ease that transition.

• Talk to the teacher about how your child handles change.
• Visit the classroom before the actual start of classes.  Take pictures to look at with your child after to help familiarize them with the room.
• Talk with your child about the transition.  Try not to convey your feelings about the transition.
• Celebrate the last day at home with a special treat.  This gives you an opportunity to acknowledge the change through a small ritual.  This can be continued the last day before school starts each year.

Do you have any ways you prepared your child for preschool?  Please share!

Ashley Myers