Transition to Full Day Of School

Most transitions are painful, but this one is acute. Especially if the kid is 3 years old!

Half a day of school is fun as they come back home to have lunch and sleep, doing the very same things in school is a diffrent ball game. However there is hope..........

If you stick to the routine and tide over the first 2 weeks they actually start loving to go to school again. Here are some pointers to make this transition easier

Set a routine for everything regarding the kid and the school days.
Make the mornings before school fun.
Keep the kids updated on what to expect for the day, including snacks and lunch that you have packed.
Wake up early and try not to rush through the morning.
Don't hurry the kid through his breakfast or toilet/bath time.
Before he leaves, tell him about the fun things he can do when he gets back in the evening.
Stick to the schedule and keep sending him to school, he's bound to fuss for the first few days.
Keep encouraging them to interact with their "friends" at school.
Be strong and expect a few tears, the smiles will return in a few weeks time!!

Good luck !

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