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Going back to school is full of emotions, not only for the children and their families, but especially so for early childhood educators. There is a lot to plan and set up, and neither time nor money are enough to do it all. Not to mention that it is preschool!
- Many of the children who are coming into your classroom probably have never had to wait in line, get around a room with other kids, or even go to the bathroom without their parents. There are many things to learn!
- At the beginning of school, the most important thing to remember is that we must teach our children how to do school before we can teach them any skills or content.
- Think about your school day and make a list of all the routines the children will need to know to keep things running smoothly in the classroom.
- Carefully choose what to do during the first weeks of school. We want the children to be able to do things on their own. It's a plus if the activity keeps their attention and gives them something to do that keeps them active.
- Children do better when they know what to expect in new situations. We recommend creating a daily visual schedule so the children can see what their day is going to look like!
- To make the first weeks more meaningful, take photos of the children engaged in the different activities and use those pictures as part of the visual schedule and jobs chart.
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