What You Need to Know About Child Care

Posted on: 15 October 2018

Have you been preparing your kid for school? No matter how many times you recite the ABCs, there are various things no one will tell you about kindergarten. This post will share some insights you should know.

Take a tour

It's scary to go to new places, especially for kids. Your child may be wondering if they will find a bathroom or where they will be eating. So before the first school day, be sure to take your child for a tour at the school. Show them the bathroom, playground, front office, water fountain, and other locations so that your kid knows where everything is. This helps calm your child's anxiety and eases the transition.

Be an active parent or guardian

Every parent or guardian needs to be an active participant in their child's education. Start by asking your child how their day was, and check their backpack for any school/home communication. You should also attend school activities and parent-teacher conferences.

Work with the teachers to make sure your child gets the best possible educational experience. You may share your concerns with the teacher and also listen to the teacher's concerns. Kids whose parents or guardians get actively involved in their education tend to achieve greater success because they know how valuable education is.

Social butterfly

Most kindergarteners don't have social skills, so it's important to expose the kid to other children of their age before they start kindergarten. Offer them plenty of opportunities for socialising by organizing play dates or taking them to a playground. For instance, some libraries provide free activities for toddlers--this is a great opportunity for your young one to meet other kids in the neighbourhood. This gives the child a chance to develop their social and communication skills. These skills will assist the child to acquire knowledge, share knowledge, express feelings, make inquiries and interact with both kids and adults with ease. When you child joins kindergarten when they have excellent communication and social skills, they will focus on learning.

Do not forget the basics

You may be caught up in teaching the numbers and ABCs and forget the basics. Make sure your kid knows their full name and your name. If possible, they should also know their home address and phone number. This helps a lot during emergencies. While it's difficult to teach your kid your home phone number and address, make sure you're persistent. Find fun and creative ways to help your child remember.