Starting nursery/kindergarten is a very important step for both the family and the child.
It is a very important step for both the family and the child.
In the first three years, the child receives guidance from his/her parents, whom he/she sees as a model
He takes what he can get and reaches a psycho-social maturity
to the extent of the opportunities given to him; but this development is limited. In this period, pre-school
education comes into play and carries out studies that support the child's developmental areas
. Starting nursery/kindergarten is a very important step in the child's socialization process
Preschool education should, in a sense, be considered as the child's first step outside the family
.
When the child starts nursery/kindergarten, he/she moves from the family environment where he knows all the rules
to an environment where he does not know any of the rules and where there are people he does not know
. This new situation, of course, may create adaptation problems in children
A child who has just started nursery/kindergarten initially experiences uncertainty and
abandonment (separation) anxiety. These anxieties are experienced more intensely in children who come from a protective and overly
tolerant family environment. However, after the child gets used to the environment and gets to know his teachers, the concerns disappear.
Families also experience many concerns during this process. Sometimes families
experience feelings of guilt and anxiety about themselves for being separated from their children
and these signals can be a factor that increases the child's fear of school
. Therefore, the mother's determination and peace of mind
are very important for the child's adaptation process. In other words, the mother must also be emotionally ready during the process of the child's starting kindergarten/nursery
.
The child's emotional feeling of the mother's sadness and anxiety when leaving makes the adaptation process difficult.
Reactions during the adaptation process show individual differences. Some
children are interested and willing in the first three days or a week. Nursery/kindergarten is like a park for him
. But over time, he wants to be with his mother, he just understands the meaning of coming to school all the time and reacts. ir. Some other children do not want to leave their mother from the very beginning. He wants him to come to class, to be with
, to be fed by his mother, and naturally crying is observed.
The problem of adapting to nursery/kindergarten is not only
the difficulty of separating from the mother. Many children who have a caregiver at home have experienced separation from their mother before. cannot find this safe and familiar environment. It is now a different environment with new
children. For example; It is very difficult for him/h2> to accept sharing his belongings with others (especially
in this period when he is self-centered)
THAT FAMILY CAN DO DURING THE ADAPTATION PROCESS
*The family's determination, patience, faith and trust in pre-school education and the educational institution where it starts
facilitates the child's adaptation.
*Explaining to the child about the nursery/kindergarten and introducing the nursery/kindergarten
makes adaptation easier. In order for the child to like and want school
, the family should go to school with the child and visit every part of the school with the child
(groups, playrooms, dormitory, cafeteria, toilet, etc.
toilets, etc.) and introduce the child to teachers and administrators.
*It should be said that the nursery/kindergarten is a place where only children are present
It should be explained that the parents are not present and that they are going to work.
*The family should talk to the child about the school arrival and departure times, tell them that he/she will stay at the nursery/kindergarten only for a certain
period, explain in terms that the child can understand the time he/h2> can take him/her, and plan that period.
You should be careful to take it without passing it.
*It should be explained that the nursery/kindergarten is a place for play, friends and education
where you should go every day, but exaggerated and incorrect information should not be given. Otherwise
when the child encounters what he is told and what he finds,
he will not be able to find what he is looking for and will lose confidence in the school.
*Features In the first days, the child should be delivered and picked up from the door
, and the farewell should be kept as short as possible. Even if the child starts to cry while saying goodbye, one should be determined to leave. (Kiss him
say "I'm leaving now" and tell him you'll be back. Explain when
this will happen in terms he can understand. Then wave your
hand and go on your way. Continue.
Do not stop to check that he is okay.
Do not look behind.)
*The child cries next to the parent with whom he went to nursery/kindergarten,
If the parent does not let him go He/she should be brought to school by someone he/she is not dependent on
and he/she should be insisted on attending school regularly.
Even if he/she continues to complain, he/she should be treated calmly and decisively. (Attend school regularly
If the person agrees and does not object, some small rewards may also be offered to be given later.
>Caring may disrupt the child's harmony. Just "How was your day?" (You should call the institution directly about your child's condition
as often as you wish. (He ate-
did not eat; He is crying and playing, etc.))
*In case the child refuses the nursery/kindergarten,
if a family member, such as a grandparent, takes a side in favor of the child
it gives the child strength and magnifies his/her reaction. Going to school should be supported by all family members
and family members should be in harmony.
*The family should not discuss their negative feelings and thoughts about the institution and staff in front of the child. should contact. In addition, the family
tells the child that he will be happy at school, that he will be safe, that he will have a teacher there who will take care of him
, and that he will be able to share his wishes with the teacher
, thus helping the child to trust his teacher.
must ensure.
*Adjustment problems will show a downward acceleration from the beginning of the week to the end of the week
. However, this momentum may peak after the weekend. This
is a normal process. PATIENCE-CALMNESS-DETERMINATION shortening
factors.
*After the child is left at the nursery (except for illness and special circumstances
) the child is given to an acquaintance with the knowledge of the parent/guardian; It is not suitable
as it causes difficulties in passing the time after the child is brought to the nursery
.
must ensure.
*Adjustment problems will show a downward acceleration from the beginning of the week to the end of the week
. However, this momentum may peak after the weekend. This
is a normal process. PATIENCE-CALMNESS-DETERMINATION shortening
factors.
*After the child is left at the nursery (except for illness and special circumstances
) the child is given to an acquaintance with the knowledge of the parent/guardian; It is not suitable
as it causes difficulties in passing the time after the child is brought to the nursery
.
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