Important Information for our Class
Integrating learning Into Daily Routines
The following article by Jeanette Moninger explains my approach to my classroom and also how you can implement key concepts into your daily routines.
http://www.parents.com/toddlers-preschoolers/development/intellectual/toddler-learning-activities/
Potty Training Readiness:
Our main focus at this age is to continue in your efforts to prep your child for potty training. Your child must be both physically and emotionally ready for toilet training. Most children are ready when they are between 22 and 30 months of age, although every child is different. Toilet training usually becomes a long and frustrating process if you try to start it before your child is ready.
Before children can use the toilet, they must be able to control their bowel and bladder muscles. Some signs of this control are having bowel movements around the same time each day, not having bowel movements at night, and having a dry diaper after a nap or for at least 2 hours at a time. Children must also be able to get on the potty, talk and most importantly remove their own clothing. We find that if you let your child dress themselves it sets a good foundation for potty training at school.
Separation Anxiety:
We understand that leaving your child while they are screaming can be hard for you to experience. Children often take cues from us so keeping the situation as prompt and positive as we can helps them adjust to the environment with confidence. Here are some tips that help with this transition:
Keep your goodbye short:
A quick kiss and departure tends to be the best for children. Prolonging the departure gives your child the idea that there's something to be afraid of. We know it can be tough but try not to let the sobbing lure you back. Reappearing after you've left only gives your child incentive to cry harder and longer next time. Rest assure that your child will only cry for a brief moment. If they cry for an extended period of time we will let you know and work with you on ways of making them feel more confident.
Match your body language to your words:
Your child can sense your confidence as you walk out the door. Flash a smile, give a cheerful wave. You'll be faking it, of course, but they won't know that yet. They will just know that you feel good about who they are with. Try to keep it as positive as you can. After a while they will get used to you leaving and your smiling face will keep them confident that the environment is a safe place to learn and explore.
Avoid sneaking off :
Resist the urge to sneak out to avoid a painful separation. Sneaking out will only cause your child confusion when they turn around and discover that you are gone, and repeated sneak outs will erode their trust.
Remember that this behavior is normal:
Most children go through separation anxiety at least one time in their lives. As a preschool teacher of a two year old class for over 11 years I am quite used to children crying when their parents leave. The better the parent and teacher handle the situation the more assured the children are.
The following article by Jeanette Moninger explains my approach to my classroom and also how you can implement key concepts into your daily routines.
http://www.parents.com/toddlers-preschoolers/development/intellectual/toddler-learning-activities/
Potty Training Readiness:
Our main focus at this age is to continue in your efforts to prep your child for potty training. Your child must be both physically and emotionally ready for toilet training. Most children are ready when they are between 22 and 30 months of age, although every child is different. Toilet training usually becomes a long and frustrating process if you try to start it before your child is ready.
Before children can use the toilet, they must be able to control their bowel and bladder muscles. Some signs of this control are having bowel movements around the same time each day, not having bowel movements at night, and having a dry diaper after a nap or for at least 2 hours at a time. Children must also be able to get on the potty, talk and most importantly remove their own clothing. We find that if you let your child dress themselves it sets a good foundation for potty training at school.
Separation Anxiety:
We understand that leaving your child while they are screaming can be hard for you to experience. Children often take cues from us so keeping the situation as prompt and positive as we can helps them adjust to the environment with confidence. Here are some tips that help with this transition:
Keep your goodbye short:
A quick kiss and departure tends to be the best for children. Prolonging the departure gives your child the idea that there's something to be afraid of. We know it can be tough but try not to let the sobbing lure you back. Reappearing after you've left only gives your child incentive to cry harder and longer next time. Rest assure that your child will only cry for a brief moment. If they cry for an extended period of time we will let you know and work with you on ways of making them feel more confident.
Match your body language to your words:
Your child can sense your confidence as you walk out the door. Flash a smile, give a cheerful wave. You'll be faking it, of course, but they won't know that yet. They will just know that you feel good about who they are with. Try to keep it as positive as you can. After a while they will get used to you leaving and your smiling face will keep them confident that the environment is a safe place to learn and explore.
Avoid sneaking off :
Resist the urge to sneak out to avoid a painful separation. Sneaking out will only cause your child confusion when they turn around and discover that you are gone, and repeated sneak outs will erode their trust.
Remember that this behavior is normal:
Most children go through separation anxiety at least one time in their lives. As a preschool teacher of a two year old class for over 11 years I am quite used to children crying when their parents leave. The better the parent and teacher handle the situation the more assured the children are.