Im nervous about kindergarten?

Question

we just moved to a new state, and my daughter will just be turning 5, 1 month before kindergarden starts, what can i do for her to be more prepared?

Answer 1

You just need to let go .... most parents have some anxiety about sending their babies off to school.... She'll be fine.

  Just be positive about it ..don't let her see your fear.

Answer 2

Embrace the relationship between you and her!!!! Seriously, this isn't the end of the world when your child cannot recognize standardized levels of competency.  Who is deciding what is competency?  This is a time for you to continue to consider your child as a unique individual with concern and attention bestowed upon her because she matters within your life.  Sounds too easy?  Well, think of what is of worth to you.....Arenas where you are motivated and inspired.  Your child will "learn" what is put before her when the positive sense of self is actualized through nurturing and consideration even if it is deemed "slower, more excelled" than others. I am sure she has talents (like we all do) that are waiting to be discovered in kindergarten.  I propose that YOU are already the expert within this decision because your relationship with her is the foundation for the answer.  I would be excited for her entering school, having some autonomy, making some decisions and negotiating her place with others based upon her "modeled" self regard. Let this girl show us all what she has to offer......its probably not found on what "we" can measure. She will be fine with your assurances as they are paramount.

Answer 3

www.Parenting.com has lots of articles about this subject.  Search 'kindergarten' on their website.  Here are some articles I found:

http://www.parenting.com/article/Child/B...

http://www.parenting.com/Common/article....

Answer 4

don't worry. it's just you....your little one has no fear (or idea) of the bias nonsense, propaganda, political stupidity and twisted morality  that is about to be pumped into her mind.

  only you do...so it's all you

Answer 5

Well your daughter is going to be put into an environment where she will be exposed to other children, so that might be a problem for her,and so would being away from you for a few hours a day.

IF you have any local parks nearby, bring her to them and encourage her to make firends and play with the other children, kids make friends fast!

also if you can , meet with the teacher beforehand and bring your daughter along. you might also want to expose her to the idea of being without you, so you might want to take a night off , let your daughter stay with a  babysitter or at a friends house, that will get her used to the idea.

Answer 6

Trust me. Everything will be fine. Don't take it so seriously .Your more nervous than she is.

Answer 7

Hi,

  I teach Pre-School currently and have also taught Kindergarten and 1st grade.  There are a few things you can do to help kindergarten go smoothly.  Make sure she can recognize her name in print.  It would be great if she could write her own name.   She should be able to recognize most letters of the alphabet.  When you ask her to identify them, don't do them in order.  Switch up the order you present them to her.  She should be able to sit and listen to a story being read.  She should know her colors and be able to count to 20.  It would be great if you could practice writing out the numbers.  You can do this by putting shaving cream on a table and you draw the number (or letter) and she copies it.  You can also do this in sand, or put salt down and do trace it in salt.

  I hope that helps some!  Those are some good starting blocks.

Answer 8

Yes, as most mentioned, this is a very typical reaction for a mom.  We tend to be more nervous than the child is.  

I'm assuming that she hasn't attended a preschool program...has she had other children to interact with?  You may wish to find a summer storytime or playgroup to help in this regard.  

The Kindergarten teachers at the school she will be attending should be more than happy to talk with you.  They definately understand the feelings of nervousness.

Being prepared?  Are you concerned about her cognitive development?  Most Kindergarten teachers will say that they "take what they get" and that their job is to help each child to take future steps.    It is beneficial for the child to know how to write their first name and know basic concepts.  Again...talk to one of the Kindergarten teachers.  They know best for  your area.

Another tip... I find that many families with young children that do not yet go to school...do not have a great "sleeping schedule".  Over the summer work on getting into a school-sleeping schedule.   Early to bed, early to rise.  I know some families (and I don't know you and your family so please don't take offense!) but the preschoolers stay up to 9:30-10:30 P at night and if possible sleep in late into the morning...or like some of the children I care for...they still go to bed at the parents' bedtime and then I get them at 7:30A...NOT A GOOD SITUATION!  So the Kindergarten teacher will be very happy and the child will fair much better if she's used to a bedtime routine/schedule that allows for the child to wake up on their own in the morning.  :-)  That means, for many, go to bed earlier.  Good luck!

Answer 9

sometime parent more afraid than her child to face their life. sometime we didn't aware that our children can hold out  their  problem themselves...its important to see you calm and capable the situation...

ok. good luck

Answer 10

help her to be independent - tell her the Teachers name

Make sure clothes and shoes have easy fasteners - all named.

Encourage a love of books through stories/ rhymes. Point to the words as you say them

Talk to her about numbers, colours, shapes. in everyday life eg shapes in food packages / doors/ windows/ wheels

counting - "How many forks do we need to put out for dinner?"

"Can you get me 2 tins of beans?"

  Help her to write her name - (Uppercase for the first letter only)    

Label items in her bedroom - window/door/wardrobe/ toy box etc.

Model writing eg when writing a shopping list, let her see you - give her a pen and paper too

Encourage a sense of awe and wonder about the world eg. go looking for leaves, bugs, seashells, feathers etc

- carry a small magnifying glass to investigate while you are out.  

Play throwing and catching games

Make playdough /cakes/ food with her, talk about the recipe and ingredients, weights and measures

Introduce new words to her eg "Oh look, this box is transparent - I can see right through it"

talk about what you did yesterday, what you will do tomorrow,

ask if she can remember her last birthday, mark off a calendar daily to an exciting event like going to visit a family member

paints, chalks, jigsaws, bead threading, crayons, pencils, dressing up clothes, construction toys, sand / water play

In other words give her a rich life experience before she goes to school !

Answer 11

I am a kindergarten teacher and let me assure you that kindergarten is a LOT of fun.  Your child will have so much fun and will learn SO much.  At the beginning of the year I start off with a group of non-readers and by the end of the year we are learning things like singular v. plural, -ing endings, and counting money.  I feel that students make the most progress in kindergarten which is why I LOVE teaching it.

As far as preparing your daughter just motivate her to do her best and forewarn he about things like school procedures and rules before she goes.  Let her know what a typical school day is like and how to behave in class.  That way she will not be as scared when walking in a line or seeing older kids in the bathroom or hallway.  Read with her EVERY night and teacher her to write her first and last name.

You will be much more nervous than her... take a camera to capture that special moment and then have something that day to keep you busy.  Teachers and school officials are extensively trained in policies/procedures and your little girl will be OK.  If you show her that you have faith in the school she will not be scared.  

Enjoy your summer together and good luck in kindergarten!

Answer 12

After going through this 2 times with my daughters, I can tell you what I know for absolute sure - YOU ARE MUCH MORE NERVOUS ABOUT IT THAN SHE IS - and she will do better about it than you do.

I suggest that you talk to her teacher and find out the schedule for the day so you can tell her what her day will be like.  Also, most kindergarten teachers are well aware of everyone's apprehension; my daughter's teacher said, "Don't worry, I don't leave their side at ALL for the first 2 weeks."

She's going to LOVE it and you will relax after the first couple of days.

Good luck and take lots of pictures, pack her favorite lunch.

Answer 13

don't worry it's very simple u can teach her while playing wid her it is d best method to teach a small child u can teach her in rhyming way or while reciting a story just try it.