Send a Family Photo - Send a photo of your family or write your child a reassuring note and put it in his backpack or lunch box for the first week to help him cope with separation anxiety. Include facts such as games he enjoys playing, favorite foods, and best friends. Encourage your child to list goals for the year, such as learning how to count to 100 or joining the school chorus. And don't forget a picture so the teacher will know whom to look for. Take the School Bus - Don t drive your child to school on the first day if she will take the bus every day.
Bad habits can develop very quickly.
Remember Which Bus - For a child who is afraid of missing the bus, assure him that this is a common fear. But remind him often that his bus number is 7 and that the teacher will let him know when bus 7 is ready. It will give him confidence. All Rights Reserved. Click here to learn more about our partners.