Beginning At The Center
For some children and parents this may be the first time they have been separated. Please remember everyone will handle it in a different way and all will need time to adjust. Each child may behave differently. Some children may seem overly excited or extremely tired when they get home. Others may have accidents even though they have been toilet trained for some time. And still others may not seem to react at all. Approaching this new adventure in a positive way will be best for everyone. Please feel free to call as often as necessary to find out how your child is doing. Every parent and child will have his or her own individual separation ritual, but keep in mind the quicker the goodbye the better. Your child’s teachers will be there to comfort your child if they become upset. Most children stop crying within a few minutes, but if your child continues to be distressed and we are unable to calm him/her we will call you. To help with the transition your child may want to bring a special stuffed animal, blanket, or picture of a parent or pet with them to school. In most cases children will quickly realize that Maple Hill is a fun, exciting, and safe place to be. They will soon form friendships with other children and bonds with their teachers as well as an ownership to their classroom. They are embarking on the first of many learning experiences and Maple Hill will make it a wonderful one.