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Is
Your Child Ready For Preschool?
Sometimes,
the parents have a bigger challenge of adapting to preschool
then the child does.But, there are a few tell tale signs and
questions you should ask yourself to know whether or not your
child is ready for preschool.
- Your
child is getting bored around the house and needs more stimulation.
- Your
child is accustomed to being left for short periods of time
- Sunday school daycare, a babysitter's house - without
missing you too much.
- Is
your child in agony and crying when you pick him/her up?
It is not unusual for toddlers to begin crying when the
parent leaves, but it should not go on for weeks.
- Your
child is comfortable with meeting new people.
- Your
child can sit still for more than a few minutes.
If you
are considering preschool for your child, first visit the
school without your child and watch the interactions between
teachers and parents. Then, take your child for a separate
visit.
Visit a number
of different preschools. While one preschool might not feel
right for your child, another may be perfect. You also can check
out the preschool on a trial basis to see if your child is ready.
And lastly, have regular discussions with the teacher to see
how things are going for your child.
If your
instincts are telling you that your child is not ready for
preschool, trust your parental instincts. It's better to keep
your child at home a little longer than send them to preschool
if they would be miserable.
Information
for this article was taken from Baby Years magazine.
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