What should I prepare for my baby to go to kindergarten? How should I deal with my baby crying in kindergarten?

The first day of sending your baby to kindergarten is always difficult. Many babies have been with their parents for too long and will not be used to the sudden separation. It is normal for babies to cry when going to kindergarten. So, what should you prepare for your baby to go to kindergarten? How to deal with your baby crying in kindergarten?

What do you need to prepare for your baby to go to kindergarten?

When children are about to go to kindergarten, many parents will think more about which kindergarten to send their children to. They will focus more on comparing the conditions and facilities of kindergartens, but will not think enough about what preparations they need to make for their children to go to kindergarten.

Preparation before a child enters kindergarten generally includes three parts: material preparation, self-care ability preparation, and psychological preparation.

1. Material Preparation

Material preparation should be based on the specific situation and requirements of the kindergarten, and generally includes the preparation of bedding, daily necessities, school supplies, and even toys.

2. Preparation for self-care ability

In kindergarten, teachers require children to "do their own things", including wiping their faces, eating, dressing and undressing, putting on and taking off shoes and socks, going to bed, going to the toilet, etc. If your child does not have a certain degree of self-care ability before entering the kindergarten, it will be very unfavorable for the child to adapt to the new environment of the kindergarten.

Because they come to a new environment, children already feel strange, and sometimes even a little scared. If they encounter many things they can't do, especially when they see others can do it and do it quickly, but they can't do it well, they will feel frustrated. When this frustration is strong, they will have a retreat mentality and they will be unwilling to go to kindergarten. The reason is simple, because going to kindergarten does not make them feel happy.

Of course, for children who have just entered kindergarten, teachers will teach them some self-care skills, and will gradually strengthen the cultivation of children's self-care ability. For children with poor ability, teachers will also provide help. However, if children are taught basic self-care skills before entering kindergarten and have a certain degree of self-care ability, then they will learn faster and more smoothly when they learn with everyone in kindergarten. I believe this will make them happy and increase their self-confidence. This is good for helping children adapt to kindergarten as soon as possible.

3. Psychological Preparation

The psychological preparation mentioned here refers not only to the children, but also to the parents. The psychological preparation of children is mainly to make them willing and like to go to kindergarten. It is not easy to do this and it requires a lot of work. The help and guidance of parents are very important.

1. Let your child know why he or she should go to kindergarten. This requires you to educate your child more and pay attention to guidance. For example, tell your child: "You go to kindergarten because you have grown up and need to go to school to learn knowledge and skills." "Good children and smart children go to kindergarten." You must not say to him or her: "We are too busy and have no time to take care of you. You must go to kindergarten." Or scare your child by saying: "If you don't behave, I will send you to kindergarten!" It would be strange if the child is not afraid of going to kindergarten after hearing such words!

2. Tell your child interesting stories about your own kindergarten days. Parents are the people that children trust the most and are closest to. Their words and deeds will have a great impact on their children. If you think that your child going to kindergarten is something to be happy and proud of, then this concept will be rooted in the child's heart, and he will look forward to going to kindergarten strongly.

3. Take your child to visit the kindergarten. Taking your child to visit the kindergarten can help your child have a better understanding of the new environment in which he will live and study. The more familiar the child is, the more he can adapt to the new environment. He will not be afraid of the unfamiliar environment, and will not be unwilling to go to kindergarten because of fear.

4. Let your child help you prepare for kindergarten. When you prepare various items for your child, you may want to let your child participate. This will strengthen your child's anticipation for kindergarten and make him or her feel proud and excited about going to kindergarten. It will also make your child feel that he or she has grown up and can participate in decisions and do some of his or her own things. It is also conducive to improving the child's independence.

5. Tell your child the pick-up and drop-off time for kindergarten. This is mainly to eliminate and reduce the child's anxiety. If you send your child to a daycare center, tell him: Every day when mom and dad go to work, you go to kindergarten. After get off work, we will pick you up from the kindergarten and take you home together.

The benefits of attending kindergarten

What are the benefits of going to kindergarten for babies? Going to kindergarten can not only satisfy babies' curiosity about the world and their desire to explore new knowledge and new things, but also help them learn how to get along with others, making them more optimistic. The main consideration for a baby to go to kindergarten is the improvement of their body's immunity, their own abilities, and their own exploration. The benefits of going to kindergarten for babies mainly include the following three aspects:

1. Physical immunity: The physical immunity of two and a half year old babies has been enhanced. They will not feel anxious or have adverse physical reactions when entering a new environment or changing their daily habits. They already have a strong enough body to cope with these environmental changes.

2. Personal abilities: At this time, the baby has undergone a period of training and has acquired a certain degree of independence. The baby's intelligence, comprehension ability and language expression ability have also reached a certain level.

3. Self-exploration: Babies over two years old have a great need for active exploration. The exploration environment outside the home provided by the kindergarten can just satisfy the baby's desire for exploration.

What to do if your child cries in kindergarten

Generally, children will cry for about two weeks when they go to kindergarten. Parents must persevere during this period and must not give up halfway. This will make the child's emotions more unstable and even cause all previous efforts to be wasted.

Some children will continue to cry for a month or even longer. At this time, parents should communicate more with teachers to understand the specific situation of their children in kindergarten every day, such as whether they get along with other children, whether they can participate in group games, how they eat and sleep, and find out what attracts the children and find ways to attract their interests. They should also tell the teachers about their children's preferences and specialties, and ask the teachers to take more care of them, show their advantages in front of other children, and build their confidence. If necessary, you can give the teachers some gifts to express your gratitude.

It is recommended that parents often take their children to visit kindergartens before they go to kindergarten, so that they can participate in other children's activities or have some contact with teachers. They can also often take their children to places with many children, such as children's palaces and children's playgrounds, so as to achieve the transition of their children's psychological order. In addition, when entering an early childhood education institution, parents can take their children to classes for a period of time, so that they can initially perceive the relationship between teachers and themselves, teaching and learning, and classmates and themselves, and establish a sense of security. At the same time, parents should be reminded to pay attention to cultivating their children's independence and self-confidence, so that their children can adapt to kindergarten life as soon as possible.