The first and most important step is to have a frank conversation with your child about the upcoming changes. Children often have their own fears about starting school in a new environment. After all, the change from kindergarten to school is a huge revolution for them - new place, new people, new rules.
- Above all, it is worth remembering not to downplay the child's feelings in such a conversation. Some parents think that a tough approach and words such as "don't worry" or "come on, what can happen?" will toughen the child. However, they can do more harm than good and make us amplify anxiety," explains pedagogue Paulina Drzewicka, deputy director of the Krzyś and Silver Anchor kindergartens in Gdansk and an expert of the #MAMYNATORADA guidance platform of the All-Poland Educational Operator Foundation. - This is all the more important be... To gain access to the complete English section of the Medexpress.pl, kindly reach out to us at [email protected].Content locked
