How to calm down a crying child during the first days of preschool/kindergarten?

Question

How to calm down a crying child during the first days of preschool/kindergarten?

Answer 1

Well hopefully the child went through gradual entry but that sometimes doesn't work.  Once the parent has gone then the teacher needs to comfort the child and reassure her/him that they are fine and everything is O.K.  After the first two weeks things will settle down.  One thing I don't do is bother the parents about this.

Answer 2

The criteria necessary for evaluating a field site trip is Preparing for the field site trip. When preparing for a field site trip, the children can think about, discuss, and record what they think they will see, which questions they may be able to ask, who they may talk to and what they might bring back to the classroom.  A Field site  trip may not mean leaving the school but sometimes involves leaving the classroom to investigate some part  of the environment more closely.

The class can go to a site which gives them  chances  to see  objects, plants, animals, vehicles, events, equipment, people, and processes. They take  notes and make sketches of what they are most interested in and what they would most like to learn more about when they return to school. The visit may not require special transportation if it is within walking distance. There is usually a lot to study on the way to the site.

There is also the Field site  trip follow-up. This is when the  children discuss the field trip, discuss accounts of what happened, whom they spoke to, what they saw, what they learned. The children can use the sketches they made for detailed paintings ,construction models  and drawings . The children  can also use this time for information books, question that are raised  and letters.  A follow-up field trip is  planned.

Sometimes there is visiting experts ,these are people who have first hand experience of the topic being studied, through their work and  travel. Visiting experts can be invited to the classroom to talk to the children, answer questions, engage in discussion, or be interviewed.

Before going to the field site the teacher must consider several aspects. Is the site safe for the children, how much experience can the children get out of the trip , is there any  hands  on equipment  that the children can explore. They also must consider is there any experts on site to show the children around and if the children have any questions is there anyone who can answer the question the children might have .

There is several ways I can share what the students is learning . First I would

take pictures of each of the children working on the project. 2) Put examples of the children’s work also in the class book. They could each take a page and paste in their work and also add their picture. I could also display their work around the classroom so the parents or caregivers  can see it as they enter and exit the classroom. Next during parent teacher conference I would show the parent the class book to show what the children has learned .

Another example is  to make a movie. The children would participate by making the movie. They each would have a part in the movie to show what they have learned .  the children will build a house using different types  of tools and explain step by step as they do it . The topic of the movie would be  building with construction tools. We would make a movie night where the parents /caregiver would be invited  where the children  also could sit down and enjoy the movie.

Another example is to do a play.  Where the children could be a tool and explain what each tools is used for . Each child would  say something about tools. They could also dress up as a tool or hold a tool. They could also show pictures they have created and also talk about the field site or the person who visited the class.  The parents could be invited to see the play.

The five key experience through the project were initiative ,social relation, music and movement language and literacy ,and creative representation.

Creative representative was enhance when the children made tool boxes out of shoe boxes and paper. They decorated their shoe boxes with makers ,crayons , stickers, and pictures of tools . The children seem to really enjoy this activity they did not want to stop decorating the shoe box . Jonathon kept saying could I get another sticker. Another time creativity was enhanced is when the children  made bricks out of paper bags and newspaper .Maddie kept asking to make another brick and another brick. The children traced a brick they had in block area and used the newspaper to stuff the bag.

Music and music was enhanced when the children sung a simple song about tools. I  made up a song about how the children like tools in the jungle room . They children seem to really enjoy the song at first they just listen to the song but once they got a hang of the song most of the children participated . They seem to really like songs like the weather song and old Mac Donald’s .

Language and literacy was enhanced when the children talked about tools. One incident Jonathon s was sitting at the table talking to Draven and he said lets talk about construction tools. We are going to use our tools to build a house . Another incident Molly talked about how her dad use a lot of tools to fix things.

Social relation was enhanced when the children talked to Steve a unfamiliar adult about tools. The children asked questions about what tools he had in the tool box. They seem to really enjoy the conversation with Steve. Jonathon asked what kind of saw he had.

Answer 3

Redirection is good.  Introduce the child to fun activities and make the room inviting for children that may have trouble transitioning.

Answer 4

I had the same problem.Tell them bye and that you love them,and that you will see them later,the school will take it from there.It is the hardest thing to do,but it's the best.

Answer 5

The first day

Get yourself and your child up early enough to eat a calm, unhurried breakfast. And keep things as normal as possible--if your child normally has cereal for breakfast, make him cereal this morning.

When you say good-bye to your child on the first day, make it quick, light and reassuring. She will be reassured by a warm hug and a reminder that you--or her usual caregiver--will be picking her up or waiting at home after school is finished. Try not to communicate your feelings of anxiety and separation.

Many parents feel a temporary sense of loss when their children go off to school. If you’re feeling that way, plan a special activity for yourself that you can look forward to during the first days of school.

Good Luck!

Check out this website for more info.:

http://peel.edu.on.ca/schools/k-booklet....

Answer 6

say evreything will b ok

Answer 7

Are you the parent or the child?  If you are the parent, the best thing you can do is let the teacher handle it.  The longer you stay and reason with them, the longer it drags it out for the child and the more upset they become.

If you are the teacher, creative ways for each individual child works.  Talk to the parent and see what their routines are. One child we had in school simply wanted to be able to wave to their dad as he left.  He was  given a special spot by the window where he could wave and he was fine.  Another child needs held and snuggled for just a couple of minutes- we distract her with one story, she climbs down and goes to her seat and begins to interact and play.  Individual children are different.  If this is your child, think about what could confort her -a blanket, a picture of her family - anything that will help them to know that you will be back - and then leave!

Answer 8

Leave something that\ belongs to you at the school...a scarf or handkerchief........that lets the child know your coming back..dont hang around too long when you leave the child....a kiss and a hug and tell them where your going next and that youll be back soon good luck

Answer 9

Greetings!  There are two things that I give this advice for.

First, for parents:

I know that it sounds cruel, but when the time comes to say goodbye to a child, you simply need to do it, then leave.

Tell your child how much you love them and you will see them much later in the day.  Give your child a warm hug and a kiss, then leave them in the hands of the caregiver. When you leave, keep moving and don't look back.  Your child can see your apprehension and will react.

ECE professionals:

Allow the child to cry.  They truly do not understand why Mommy or Daddy (or whoever the child's guardian is)

are leaving them.  This is ESPECIALLY true if the child

has never before been to a center.  Talk to them and help

validate their feelings of sadness and anger (often these two

emotions are expressed the same way).  If they want to go to their cubbies or under a table to adjust, that is okay too (just make sure their comfort zone is not in a dangerous place).  Keep an eye on them and gently talk to them.  Allow them to adjust.

When a child feels the validation, the child will establish trust in the caregiver.  The separation anxiety will diminish over time.  Some in a few days,some in a month.  There are a very few children who will never completely diminish, but the sharpness will decrease, and the child will want to be part of the program.

I hope this helps you.  Take care.