18 Small Tips for Sending Kids to Kindergarten - Gengzhe Ge Yutian's Blog - Tudou.com - Podcast Personal Multimedia

1. Before sending your child to kindergarten, give them breakfast first and wait for half an hour before heading out. This prevents the child from crying at kindergarten and vomiting their food, which could cause discomfort in the throat and leave the child feeling hungry, worsening their mood.

2. When the child returns home, you can provide them with more fruits and vegetables, encourage drinking water, and reduce sweet snacks and meat to avoid health issues caused by indigestion or internal heat. This helps prevent illness that could prolong the child's adjustment period to kindergarten.

3. Even if the child occasionally feels unwell or has a minor illness, continue sending them to kindergarten. Avoid letting small ailments lead to extended breaks, as this could result in increased anxiety upon returning, thereby extending the adjustment period. It’s important to help the child adapt quickly to the group life at kindergarten.

4. If the child is physically weak, consider waiting until after September when most children have already adapted to kindergarten. You can then send your child in October when teachers may have more time and energy to focus on them.

5. Use methods to divert attention, such as interesting toys and building blocks in the classroom to attract the child and shift their focus away from any distress.

6. When sending the child to school, avoid discussing marital dissatisfaction in front of them. A young child cannot comprehend complex family issues, and being exposed to these problems might make them feel anxious and uneasy about going to kindergarten. Parents should manage their own emotions and not let the child see them upset, thus preventing unnecessary worry for the child.

7. Refrain from overloading the child with instructions like listening to the teacher, following rules, being polite, singing loudly, or drawing bigger pictures during the morning drop-off. Such high expectations or prohibitions may increase the child's anxiety because they might feel incapable of meeting these demands.

8. Before starting kindergarten, reassure the child by saying, "You can play happily at kindergarten, and I will definitely come pick you up in the afternoon." This reassures the child that their parents haven't abandoned them and that they will return to their side later.

9. Once you drop the child off in the classroom, turn around and leave immediately. Teachers are skilled at comforting children. Avoid showing sadness or hesitation, as this can transfer anxiety to the child, making them feel more scared and lonely. Usually, children stop crying after a few days.

10. Parents should consistently pick up and drop off the child on time, especially in the initial days. Make sure to pick them up promptly after dinner. Delaying pickup when other children have already left may make the child anxious, leading to more crying and possibly reluctance to attend kindergarten the next day.

11. Bring the child to kindergarten earlier each morning so they can play freely on the outdoor playground equipment. Let them play a bit before leaving in the evening too. Toys will capture their interest, and whenever the child thinks of kindergarten, they'll remember the fun toys.

12. Allow the child to bring small toys or snacks to share with classmates. Parents can also create opportunities for socializing, such as arranging park visits, to familiarize children with each other. Having friends in kindergarten gives the child a sense of security, reducing crying and helping them adjust faster.

13. If your child is shy or introverted, inform the teacher about their personality traits and ask the teacher to pair them with an outgoing child for playtime. This interaction may help the child adapt more easily.

14. Inquire about the child’s daily performance at kindergarten and praise even the smallest improvements. This serves as emotional encouragement for the child.

15. After picking up the child from kindergarten, engage in conversations about their day at school and encourage them to perform songs or dances learned there. Positively guide the child to recall the enjoyable aspects of kindergarten life.

16. Do not use the threat of sending the child to kindergarten as punishment, as this increases negative feelings towards it. Avoid scaring the child with stories about the teacher or kindergarten when they misbehave at home.

17. If the child has a strong attachment to their mother, consider having the father take them to kindergarten instead.

18. Consistently send the child to kindergarten every day with firm determination. Say things like, “Tomorrow, we’ll go to kindergarten,” rather than asking, “Would you like to go to kindergarten tomorrow?” Avoid cajoling or giving in to unreasonable requests, even if the child cries daily. Consistency is key.